简介
Scizor,也就是EnTai的第二张EP《PLUS》,作为去年12月发布的专辑的续集,同时也是一个独立而引人注目的项目。这张EP不仅延续了EnTai过去作品的优势,还揭示了他艺术创作的新面貌。专辑中包括Lueur和ZAqRO的客串演出。 其中一首曲目重新演绎了一首原本由一位去年突然失联的合作伙伴上传到SoundCloud的歌曲。EnTai对这首作品进行了重新诠释和演唱,融入了他自己的信息。歌曲的副歌和歌词建立在原曲的基础上,同时保留了其氛围,编织了对合作伙伴的寄语、EnTai标志性的flow,以及他们曾共同创作的作品标题的引用。与原版一起聆听,使歌词的意义和情感更加突出,表达了EnTai希望他们有一天能再次一起创作音乐的愿望。 另一首曲目中,Lueur与EnTai合作,两位艺术家都以制作hyperpop而闻名,现尝试进入hyperflip的音域。歌曲围绕“获得‘美味的东西’”(换句话说,取得好成绩)的主题展开,表达了一种追求真正想要的事物而不留余地、积极行动以把握未来的心态。激烈的hyperflip音效,加上两人的流畅说唱和旋律演绎,创造出一首节奏快速的曲目,令人一听即逝,自然引发反复聆听的欲望。 ZAqRO出现在另一首曲目中,使用“升级”这一游戏术语作为稳步建立强大基础的隐喻。在一首融合了garage和Jersey club元素的情感曲目中,不断变化的flow为歌曲带来了动态能量,让听众从头到尾都保持着参与感。 这张EP还包括一首探讨“hood star”概念的歌曲。每个家乡都有自己版本的hood star。在这首曲目中,EnTai反思了他位于秋田县横手市的家乡,那里学校的课堂常常讨论“我们如何增加人口?”和“我们如何通过分享地区魅力吸引游客?”等主题。通过这首歌,他表达了一个信念:真正的hood star可能是那些试图通过音乐和活动改变这种现实的人。这是一首充满真诚希望的作品,表达了对他家乡面临的挑战,包括自杀问题,能够在未来有所改变的期待。 《PLUS》充满了新的挑战和表达,强有力地展现了Scizor,也就是EnTai今天的立足点。这是一个进一步确立他作为值得关注的艺术家的项目。 Scizor a.k.a. EnTai's 2nd EP "PLUS" stands as a sequel-like continuation of the album released in December last year, while also working as a compelling project on its own. The EP carries elements that connect with the singles released prior to it, highlighting the strengths of EnTai's past work while revealing new aspects of his artistry. Guest appearances include Lueur and ZAqRO. One of the tracks revisits a song originally uploaded to SoundCloud by a collaborator who suddenly became unreachable last year. EnTai reinterprets and re-sings the piece, embedding his own message within it. Both the hook and verses are built upon the foundation of the original song while carefully preserving its atmosphere, weaving in messages to the collaborator, EnTai's signature flow, and references to song titles from works they once created together. Listening alongside the original version allows the meaning and emotion of the lyrics to stand out even more, expressing EnTai's hope that they may one day create music together again. Another track features Lueur, where the two artists-both primarily known for producing hyperpop-step into the sound of hyperflip. Built around the theme of earning "something delicious" (in other words, achieving good results) through one's own ability, the song expresses a mindset of pursuing what you truly want without holding back and taking action to seize the future you desire. The aggressive hyperflip sound, combined with the pair's smooth rap and melodic delivery, creates a fast-paced track that feels over in an instant and naturally invites repeated listens. ZAqRO appears on another track that uses the gaming term "leveling" as a metaphor for steadily building a strong foundation. Over an emotional track incorporating elements of garage and Jersey club, the constantly shifting flows bring dynamic energy to the song and keep listeners engaged from start to finish. The EP also includes a song that explores the idea of a "hood star." Every hometown has its own version of what a hood star can be. In this track, EnTai reflects on his hometown of Yokote City in Akita Prefecture, where school classes often discuss themes such as "How can we increase the population?" and "How can we attract visitors by sharing the region's charm?" Through this song, he expresses the belief that a true hood star might be someone who tries to change such realities through their music and activities. It is a piece that carries a sincere hope that the challenges facing his hometown-including the issue of people taking their own lives-can one day begin to change. While maintaining a clear connection to his previous works, "PLUS" is filled with new challenges and expressions, presenting a strong snapshot of where Scizor a.k.a. EnTai stands today. It is a project that further establishes him as an artist to watch closely in the coming year.

