• Artist: Nigo
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• Styles: Electronica, Trip-Hop, Hip-Hop
• Track Picks: "Ape Sounds Opening," "Free Diving," "Jet Set"

Review

Orchestrated by Japanese clothing entrepreneur, DJ, and general tastemaker Nigo, this collection of hip electronic eclecticism reflects the varied influences of the posse that the Tokyo-based auteur has surrounded himself with. By roping in Mo Wax label founder James Lavelle for a Planet of the Apes sample fest ("March of the General") and Beastie Boys keyboardist Money Mark for the laid-back Cornershop-like groove of "A Simple Song," Nigo proves his deft ability to canvas talent and extract exceptional product. No better example of his astute solicitations exists here than the space rock vibe of "Freediving," featuring Australian wunderkind Ben Lee. The only time that the formula collapses slightly is during "Kung Fu Fightin," when the awkward rapping exposes Nigo's modus operandi a bit too clearly. Nigo, like many Western culture hawks from the East, illustrates here that his work is largely not about homegrown aesthetics as it about keen acquisition. ~ JoE Silva, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	iTunes	Composers	Performers	Time
Ape Sounds Opening		Nigo	Nigo	(:25)
Kung Fu Fightin'		Nigo	Nigo	(6:00)
A Simple Song		Nigo	Nigo	(4:12)
Monster		Keigo Oyamada	Nigo	(3:32)
Too Much		Shawn Lee, Karime Kendra, Nigo	Nigo	(8:09)
Free Diving	...	Ben Lee, Nigo	Nigo	(4:04)
The Very Urgent Dub		Nigo	Nigo	(4:04)
March of the General			Nigo	(6:56)
Jet Set		Nigo	Nigo	(3:33)
Too Much (Reprise)		Shawn Lee, Nigo	Nigo	(7:40)

Credits

Masatsugu Shinozaki (Kokyu), Ben Lee (Synthesizer), Ben Lee (Guitar (Acoustic)), Ben Lee (Vocals), Shawn Lee (Bass), Shawn Lee (Guitar), Shawn Lee (Drums), Karime Kendra (Vocals), Tony Vegas (Scratching), Nigo (Drums), Nigo (Producer), Nigo (Main Performer), Nigo (Executive Producer)