Rising out of the bong haze, Thai master JUU4E is back with his second solo album for EM Records. Fusing hip hop and trap with a pan-Asian blend of influences and samples from the traditional and pop musics of his native country, as well as the musics of Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan and other regions across the continent, “Crazy World (’Baka Sekai’ in Japanese)” is an ambitious and sonically adventurous album alive with unexpected juxtapositions, deft production, irresistible grooves and a joyous heart. A true solo album, all the tracks here are performed/arranged/produced by JUU4E, with the final mix provided by Young-G of stillichimiya/OMK. With a versatile and playful vocal style, JUU4E delivers thoughtful, positive lyrics and intriguing imagery, dealing with issues both local and global, old and new, with themes of celebration as well as social criticism. Featuring a cover of a Taiwan pop classic by Teresa Teng, “Crazy World” is available on CD/LP/DL, and comes with informative liner notes and English translations of the lyrics.

All tracks written/performed/produced by JUU4E
Recorded by JUU4E in Khon Kaen, Thailand
Mixing: Young-G (stillichimiya/OMK) at GROUND重機 Studio in Ichimiya-cho, Yamanashi, Japan
Mastering and cutting: Anne Taegert at D&M, Berlin
Liner notes:Takehiko Sato (Riyo Mountains)
Cover art: Shinsuke Takagi (Soi48/OMK)
Special thanks: Kin-chan

+ Fold-out insert
+ English linernotes and lyrics

Tracks:

Side A
01. U Wanna Go Somewhere? (skit)
02. Dawn Weed
03. Netizens
04. Preservation and Development
05. Who is Drunk?
06. Chassss! (Say it Clearly!)
07. Message for Your Mind
08. Homeopathy (skit)

Side B
01. Knee Scars
02. The Universe Inside
03. Green Love Theory
04. Rhythm from Da Hut
05. Come in and Smoke
06. Thonburi Donburi
07. Angel, Have Mercy
08. Bon Voyage (skit)