HEAT ISLAND cover

Released 20 years ago

HEAT ISLAND

Rhymester · 2006

74 min · 19 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant blend of funky beats and sharp rhymes, reflecting the pulse of urban Japan.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with peaks
  • vibrant urban energy
  • engaging party atmosphere
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • for group listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective sounds
  • dislike playful, upbeat vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'HEAT ISLAND' was released in March 2006, Rhymester was already an established name in Japanese hip-hop, having formed in 1994. This album marked their fifth studio release and solidified their reputation as innovators within the genre, following their critically acclaimed album 'Union' from 2004.
Stylistic neighbors
Nujabes· Shing02· DJ Okawari

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 JIN‐TRO:THE GATE OF THE ISLAND 1:07
  • 2 REDZONE 3:53
  • 3 逃走のファンク 3:33
  • 4 HEAT ISLAND 5:01
  • 5 けしからん 4:43
  • 6 BIG MOUTH 2(1) [CENSORED] 1:08
  • 7 紳士同盟 4:45
  • 8 東京、東京 4:51
  • 9 音楽は素晴らしい 4:49
  • 10 JIN‐GLE:THE WAY OF THE ISLAND 1:36
  • 11 We LOVE HIP HOP 4:26
  • 12 ダークフォースディスコ 4:12
  • 13 BEDZONE 4:37
  • 14 BIG MOUTH 2(2) [CENSORED] 1:30
  • 15 Best Kep Secret 3:45
  • 16 LIFE GOES ON 5:51
  • 17 BIG MOUTH 2(3) 0:56
  • 18 ウィークエンド・シャッフル 7:29
  • 19 働くおじさん 5:55

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata