RYUGO ISHIDA BLACKEYEPATCH PRESENTS "TAPE TAPE" Released in 2019. Case has some minor scratches, disc has no noticeable damage. Ryugo Ishida, also known as one half of the group Yuru Fuwa Gang with NENE, releases a collaborative mixtape with the Japanese brand BlackEyePatch as a limited CD! This is his first solo work since the 2016 album "EverydayIsFlyday," and it contains 13 tracks that depict Ryugo Ishida's story since then. This year, he has expanded his global activities, including the release of a joint EP with Canada's Ryan Hemsworth, an Asian tour in April, a trip to London in May, participation in BlackEyePatch's poster campaign in the N.Y. area from July, and a performance at the legendary N.Y. live house SOB's in August. The collaboration began with a live performance at BlackEyePatch's pop-up store at Opening Ceremony in Omotesando the year before last, which led to the production of this mixtape. Automatic handled the total production, with Ryan Hemsworth and SPRA also participating as producers. Featuring artists include NENE of Yuru Fuwa Gang, LUNV LOYAL, a close friend since the "EverydayIsFlyday" era, and S9UALL, an up-and-coming star from Tsuchiura. D.O.I. handled the mixing on the sound side. The entire mixtape is a continuous master mix, like mixtapes from the 90s and 2000s. The cover art is by BlackEyePatch. HIPHOP Hip-hop Japanese Rap JNKMN YENTOWN MonyHorse