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Tokyo-based rapper and poet maco marets, celebrating the 9th anniversary of his debut this year, unveils his new single "Perfect Days." The track marks the third advance release from his forthcoming ninth album, Helix'95, set to drop this December.

Produced once again by Riki Azuma of Small Circle of Friends / STUDIO75, the song glides over a breezy loop of guitar riffs, with maco marets' soft vocal harmonies delivering an intimate yet uplifting message - "Shall we go together, toward where joy rings?" The result is a warm, reflective rap song that embodies the gentle optimism at the heart of his work.

The upcoming album Helix'95 will feature ten tracks, including all three advance singles. Framing what he calls his style of "bedroom hip-hop," the record captures the current evolution of his sound - subtle, soulful, and deeply personal.

Perfect Days

maco marets, who continues to bridge the music and literary scenes as a rapper and poet, presents his ninth album, Helix'95.

Sound production was handled by Riki Azuma (Small Circle of Friends / STUDIO75), who has worked on the past four albums. Featuring piano loops as the core of serene beats, the album showcases maco marets' signature "bedroom hip-hop" style further refined with raw rap vocals and poetry readings.

The only guest musician is guitarist Taisuke Miyata, who provides live support for maco marets. It's a stoic composition with no guest appearances or collaborations.

"It's a work I wrote in a trance, as if chasing pain and time passed."

The lyrics, themed around the feelings of "loss" and "absence" maco marets himself experienced, are more poignant and introspective than ever before. His words, confronting the "uncontrollability" of living amidst the spiral of solitary days (=Helix) and continuing to ask unanswerable questions, are sure to gently stir the listener's heart.

Helix'95

Rapper/poet maco marets, continuing his unique artistic journey, releases the second track from upcoming work, "Helix Dreams". The track is produced by Riki Azuma (Small Circle of Friends / STUDIO75), who also produced the first single "S.S.S.". True to its title "Helix Dreams" this track rap performance expresses the restlessness, resignation, and sense of going around in circles that maco marets has felt throughout his career and creative journey. Noteworthy is the participation of guitarist Taisuke Miyata (also known for his work with South Penguin), who frequently supports maco marets live.

Helix Dreams

Rapper/poet maco marets releases the single "S.S.S." ahead of her ninth album. The track is produced by Riki Azuma (Small Circle of Friends / STUDIO75), who has collaborated on his past four works. Centered on themes of "the deception of words and feelings of inadequacy," the track unfolds with rap performances blending poetry reading styles over a jazzy beat. It showcases a deepening of maco marets' signature "bedroom hip-hop" style.

Perfect Days

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