Multi-platinum musician Taka Perry is no stranger to producing for rising stars. After all, the award-winning Australian-Japanese producer has already worked with the likes of Ruel, KATSEYE, Denzel Curry, Cashmere Cat and more.

This time, he's collaborating with another talent on the cusp of breaking big in champion rapper Leon Fanourakis on their upcoming debut record, THE GRIFFIN TAPES.

 

 

 

 

 

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The pair first joined forced in 2021 on the thunderous track '1234', and the two have since forged a close creative partnership, building up a sizable catalogue of new works over the past 3 years.

'EXPRESS' is the debut single taken off their joint EP, and it's the perfect introduction. Utilising live recordings of the sounds of Tokyo’s iconic rail system, the song builds tension right from the start. With Taka’s intense drums and samples accompanying Leon’s venomous, fast paced bars, the duo have created a sonically arresting rap track.

The single accompanied by a dark and visually sinister music video. Shot by Red Moon Studios, the grainy, black-and-white visuals are reminiscent of 'Firestarter' by pioneering electronic group The Prodigy.