After a three-year hiatus, Japanese rapper ANARCHY returns with his latest album, LAST. This 12-track record draws heavily from the sounds of 2010s hip-hop, paying homage to Trap rhythms and West Coast G-funk’s breezy grooves. Known for his raw storytelling, ANARCHY uses LAST to explore his lifelong journey from his Kyoto upbringing to his rise in the music industry, with an aim to give listeners a deeply personal and cinematic experience.
The album opens with ‘9街区1棟,’ a track that dives into his origins and the moments that shaped him. It sets the tone for an introspective experience for the rest of the album. In an unexpected move, ANARCHY avoids featuring guest artists, instead collaborating with an eclectic group of producers like ZOT on the WAVE, Chaki Zulu, and KREVA. Their production allows ANARCHY to experiment with stripped-back arrangements, highlighting his accessible melodies instead and inviting fans to engage with his music like never before.
For ANARCHY, this album isn’t about endings but new beginnings, as he describes the title LAST as a metaphorical reset. By embracing the familiar yet reimagined sound of 2010s Hip Hop, ANARCHY has crafted a project that celebrates growth while staying true to his roots in the game.
Check out to Anarchy’s LAST below.
