From *TRATRATRAX*—a gathering of pioneers in avant-garde, modern world music—comes this important work, curated by London-based SHANNEN SP, which is sure to stand the test of time as an archive. This compilation album was conceived to deliver the authentic sounds of the “Global South” (a region centered on the Southern Hemisphere), where the true underground thrives! From a variant of Pretoria rap that heavily incorporates “Sepitori”—a local street language—into its lyrics, to a mutant sound that blends Bacardi and rubber, this album masterfully fuses a diverse array of sounds rooted in the diaspora. The album’s production process—which involved moving from studio to studio, communicating via WhatsApp groups, and sharing finished tracks via USB drives—embodies the underground spirit by prioritizing on-the-ground sharing over formal platforms, making this a significant work with historical value in its own right. (Original Japanese text by Akie)