chelmico is a duo from Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan consisting of Mamiko Suzuki & Rachel Watashiga. Introducing themselves with their self-titled debut album & an EP, their next 2 albums Power & Fishing as well as the 2nd EP Cozy drew further acclaim up until Maze quickly became the crown jewel of their entire discography. gokigen matched the same caliber as Maze & Fishing but looking to come off I just wanna dance with you- period, Mamiko & Rachel are nearing the end of summer dropping off ati natu.
チェルミコは、鈴木麻美子とレイチェル・ワタシガからなる東京・渋谷出身のデュオ。セルフ・タイトルのデビュー・アルバムとEPで自己紹介をし、続く2枚のアルバム『Power』と『Fishing』、そして2nd EP『Cozy』は、『Maze』が彼らの全ディスコグラフィーの頂点に立つまで、さらなる賞賛を集めた。ゴキゲンは、『Maze』と『Fishing』と同レベルの作品に仕上がったが、『I just wanna dance with you-ピリオド』からの脱却を目指し、マミコとレイチェルは夏の終わりに近づき、『ati natu』をドロップする。
“Sunburn” hits us with a refreshingly playful & lightly rhythmic Japanese pop rap summertime bop to start the 3 track run of the EP whereas “Summer Course” featuring Neibiss links up with hyunis1000 & ratiff so the quartet can hop over this bright yet fast-paced beat ripping up the mic together. “Watermelon” concludes ati natu by going for a tropical vibe instrumentally bringing a catchy hook to the table & some of the craziest flows that the EP has to offer during the verses.
「Neibissをフィーチャーした “Summer Course “では、hyunis1000とratiffが参加し、この明るくもテンポの速いビートの上で一緒にマイクを握る。”Watermelon “では、トロピカルなヴァイブスをインストゥルメンタルで表現し、キャッチーなフックとEPで最もクレイジーなヴァース・フローを聴かせる。
Come to think that it’s already been a decade since chelmico went from forming after meeting through a mutual friend bonding over their appreciation for RIP SLYME now consisting of both Ryo-Z & Ilmari of the Teriyaki Boyz alongside DJ Fumiya to becoming one of the most popular acts emerging from the j-rap scene in recent memory following their recent output & reaffirmed once more. All 3 tracks on ati natu are summer-themed, but each one has their own different vibe to them.
共通の友人を通じて出会ったRIP SLYME好きが高じて結成されたchelmicoが、テリヤキボーイズのRyo-ZとILMARIにDJ FUMIYAを加えた編成になってから早10年。ati natuに収録されている3曲はどれも夏をテーマにしたものだが、それぞれ違った雰囲気を持つ。
Score: 3.5/5
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