August 29, 2024 | Tokyo, Japon | Team RJHH
The French producer and rapper Sonikem The Genius is ready to make a striking comeback with his upcoming album titled “Shin Jidai”, which means “New Era” in Japanese. After honing his skills in music production on Logic Pro X, Sonikem has harnessed his talent to create a project that reflects a true cultural and artistic fusion. “Shin Jidai” is an ambitious work that marks a turning point in the artist’s career, a new era in which his creative freedom peaks.
“Shin Jidai” by Sonikem the Genius: A Multicultural Music Production
Eager to explore new horizons, Sonikem The Genius has collaborated with artists from around the world, whether Brazilian, Japanese, Korean, English, American, Kenyan, or French. This blend of diverse influences is palpable in “Shin Jidai,” an album where each track seems to transport the listener on a unique sonic journey. This album’s impressive list of featured artists demonstrates Sonikem’s desire to make “Shin Jidai” a truly global project. Among the Japanese talents are Lipstorm, Ish-One, and Judicious Broski, all known for their style and energy that transcend the boundaries of Japanese rap. On the Korean side, Young Ill, Bluemoon, and Leere enrich the album with urban sounds characteristic of the K-hip-hop scene.
All the tracks on “Shin Jidai” were composed and mixed by Sonikem himself, a feat that demonstrates not only his technical mastery but also his overall artistic vision. Each track on the album has been crafted to be a piece of a coherent musical puzzle, where rhythms, melodies, and voices intertwine to create an immersive listening experience. Sonikem also showcases his taste for visual storytelling through music. Enriched with instrumental interludes that resemble movie trailers, the album presents itself as a sonic film, where each track plays the role of a critical scene in the overall plot. These interludes help reinforce the cinematic atmosphere of the album, while also providing breathing space between the more intense tracks.
After a long period dedicated to music production, Sonikem The Genius returned to the studio in 2022 as a rapper. In just two and a half years, he recorded seven EPs and two mixtapes, primarily in English but always adding a touch of French, his native language. This return to rap marks a new phase in his career, where he explores more mature themes and bolder sounds. “Shin Jidai” is more than just an album; it’s a statement of intent. Sonikem The Genius affirms his ambition to leave a mark on the music industry with an original project, rooted in its time while looking towards the future. At the crossroads of cultures, this album reflects an artist unafraid to push the limits of creativity while staying true to his roots.
Artist: Sonikem
Album: “SHIN JIDAI”
Release date: September 15, 2024
Label: Fines Lames Production
Tracklist
1.Kotoko
2.Hope interlude
3.Shots
4.Cypher feat Young ill, Blue Moon and Leere
5.Isekai interlude
6.Brickwall
7.In my mind feat Ish-One
8.Mizuumi interlude
9.Long Road
10.My house interlude
11.Tower
12.Got the key feat Lipstorm and Young ill
13.Sailor interlude
14.Teachers feat Judicious Broski
15.Kribi outro
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