Dynamic artist, (sic)boy has released his new album, HOLLOW today via Universal Japan. Featuring previously released singles “Afraid??” featuring nothing.nowhere., “Falling Down,” and “Dark Horse” featuring JESSE, the new album enlists the help of Vernon (SEVENTEEN), Daichi Yamamoto, producer KM, and more to create a collection of songs that jumps over genre barriers as he pleases.
(sic)boy has a rare presence with a style that incorporates elements of alternative, emo, and loud rock, as well as the melodic flow found in J-rock, into hip-hop.
The intensity of the songs released on SoundCloud in 2019 attracted a lot of attention, and his first album CHAOS TAPE released in October 2020 was called “genre Tokyo” because of its unique worldview and genreless sound based on the theme of Tokyo. He was selected for Spotify’s “RADAR: Early Noise 2021,” Apple Music’s “Up Next Japan,” and YouTube Music’s “YouTube Music Sessions 2021,” and garnered a great deal of attention in Japan. In 2021, he released the album vanitas with guest appearances by lil aaron, phem, and other artists who are gaining attention in the American independent scene, as well as up-and-coming artists in Japan.
In 2022, his music was featured in a collaboration commercial between Netflix and Suntory, and he also released a song with American artist nothing,nowhere. He has performed at various large festivals beyond genres such as SUMMER SONIC, ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL, andPOP YOURS, and had a one-man live performance at Zepp Yokohama, etc.