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trackmaker Tomggg releases remix EP of hit song ‘ICHIGO MIRUKU’ featuring Filipino singer ena mori!

With his uniquely original sound, Japanese trackmaker Tomggg is attracting attention from music fans around the world. Now, Tomggg has released an EP stacked with remixes of his hit song ‘ICHIGO MIRUKU’ featuring ena mori, the Filipino singer who took the No.1 spot in NME’s Best Asian Albums of 2022 list.

Originally released in April this year, ‘ICHIGO MIRUKU’ is sung in a mix of English and Japanese, and its lively and fun depiction of a girl lost in Tokyo synchronizes perfectly with Tomggg’s precise, unique beats. The song’s idiosyncratic pop sound caught the ears of many music fans, and it quickly began to receive high acclaim. 

In June, audio stems of ‘ICHIGO MIRUKU’ were made freely available to anyone who wanted to use them, and this remix collection includes seven amazing songs by creators who used those stems to make their own tracks. Tomggg himself selected the remixes from over 70 submissions, each of which are uniquely original, creating an impressive collection of songs that convey the various perspectives and talents of each artist.

Read on for Tomggg’s comments on each of the seven remixes.

Track 1: ISLTR Remix

“The thrill of the intro and the euphoria of the chorus are amazing. The technical feel of the drop is also spot on.”

Track 2: muscatone Remix

“It’s a completely different vibe, and it’s excellent – it’s almost tango.”

Track 3: La bit Pluie Remix

“This is a cute chiptune version with really cool sounds, and the first verse in particular is so cool.”

Track 4: beatsbyluigi Remix

“I love how it has become a baile funk tune.”

Track 5: always-nemuri Remix

“The combination of the beats is extremely original, and the way the vocals and the tonal sounds come together is interesting.”

Track 6: Water Remix

“The Vocoder harmony is really exciting – it’s great.”

Track 7: Fuki Kitamura Remix

“The stylish arrangement brought a tear to my eye... The flow from the interlude to the final hook feels really good.”

Be sure to check out the EP across all streaming platforms here!

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