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Contents Introduction The new EP "Cold Fire" from PREP, the London quartet leading the modern city pop movement, is complete! It features four killer tunes with even more pop flair, and the Japanese edition includes a cover of Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" and a live version of "Cheapest Flight," a track from their previous EP that Naruyoshi Kikuchi described as a song that saved him from his difficult daily life, as bonus tracks! Their first visit to Japan has also been confirmed! 5/24 (Thu) Daikanyama UNIT! Formed by a hip-hop producer who has participated in recordings for Drake and Aluna George and has been nominated for a Grammy, a classical/opera composer, a house music DJ, and a singer-songwriter with a history of collaborations with Riton, Sinead Hartnett, Ray BLK, etc., they were formed in 2016 by the popular US West Coast blog, Blah Blah Blah PREP, the London-based four-piece city pop band whose debut EP "Futures," released on Science's label B3SCI, quickly gained attention and received heavy airplay, accumulating over 7 million streams to date, is now set to release a new EP, "Cold Fire"! Their first performance in Japan has also been announced! Blending various influences from R&B, blue-eyed soul, funk, jazz, and AOR with exquisite balance, and utilizing sweet high-pitched vocals and harmonies under the guidance of skilled musicians, their sound, which combines nostalgia and freshness to create catchy melodies and light grooves, has garnered a large following. This latest release showcases an even more evolved, pop-oriented sound. The album features four tracks in total: "Don't Bring Me Down," an upbeat, funky, sparkling dance tune that has been released in advance and is generating buzz; "Cold Fire," the retro-futuristic R&B title track featuring Pomo, who is signed to HW&W Recordings and has also produced songs for popular Korean R&B singers Dean and Anderson .Paak; and tracks featuring Reva Devito, a member of Umii who made their Japanese debut with "This Time" and has signed with Kitsune. The Japanese edition also includes a cover of Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" and a live version of "Cheapest Flight," which was included on their previous EP and introduced by Naruyoshi Kikuchi as a song that saved him from his difficult daily life, as bonus tracks! They produce an excellent pop sound that can appeal to a wide range of listeners, from contemporary indie R&B and neo-soul fans of artists like HONNE, FKJ, Rhye, Inc., and Blood Orange, to AOR and city pop fans of artists like The Style Council, Benny Sings, Tatsuro Yamashita, and Hiroshi Sato. This sound that can appeal to a broad audience is a must-listen. TRACK LIST: 1. Cold Fire (feat. DEAN) 2. Snake Oil (feat. Reva DeVito) 3. Don't Bring Me Down 4. Rachel 5. Human Nature [Bonus Track] 6. Cheapest Flight (Live) First Japan performance confirmed! PREP JAPAN SHOW 2018 Date: 2018/5/24 (Thu) Venue: Daikanyama UNIT Media reviews and more PREP, the London quartet leading the modern city pop movement, has completed their EP! Four killer tunes with even more pop flair, plus a cover of Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" and a live version of "Cheapest Flight," which was included on their previous EP and introduced by Naruyoshi Kikuchi as a song that saved him from his tough daily life, as bonus tracks on the Japanese edition! (C)RS
