A short, evocative instrumental single that showcases karasu.'s signature blend of mellow jazz samples and crisp, lo-fi hip-hop beats.
- Released on November 21, 2022, "Sazanami" arrived on The Jazz Hop Café, a label known for its curated selection of downtempo electronic music. The single features a prominent Rhodes piano sample, a common element in karasu.'s production. "Sazanami" was released as a standalone single, with no immediate album or EP announced.
- The track runs for two minutes and thirty-three seconds, fitting the mold of a concise, beat-focused instrumental. The song title, "Sazanami," translates to "ripples" in Japanese. It was released on the same day as another karasu. single, "Komorebi."
- The single was released to streaming platforms and Bandcamp. It follows a recent EP from the artist, "Winter Breeze." Karasu. has released music on labels such as Chillhop Music and Lofi Records.
Karasu is a Japanese producer, specializing in jazz-infused hip-hop. "Sazanami" was released in the midst of a prolific period for the artist, following a string of similarly-styled EPs and singles.
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