Name: Diagnosis
Brand: Sen Morimoto

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SLANG50486LP

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Yellow

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Neon Yellow

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-11-03

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4250506846404

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Yellow LP

SLANG50486

4250506846398

Artist

Sen Morimoto

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Hip Hop

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City Slang

City Slang is an independent German label founded by Christof Ellinghaus. Renowned for its eclectic roster, the label encompasses everything from rock to post-rock and electronic music.

With a diverse range of artists, City Slang has become known for its unique and innovative approach to music. From established acts to emerging talent, the label consistently delivers high-quality releases that push boundaries and defy genre conventions.

As a leading force in the industry, City Slang has been instrumental in shaping the sound of contemporary music. With their distinctive style and commitment to artistic integrity, they have garnered a loyal following of music enthusiasts worldwide.

Sen Morimoto is an electro-jazz-rap artist based in Chicago. With a unique blend of genres, he creates music that captivates listeners and pushes boundaries. His innovative sound has gained him recognition in the music industry, and his performances are known for their energy and creativity. Whether it's through his thought-provoking lyrics or his mesmerizing beats, Sen Morimoto continues to make waves in the music scene.
From his early beginnings as a musician, Sen Morimoto has always had a passion for pushing the limits of traditional genres. Drawing inspiration from jazz, rap, and electronic music, he seamlessly fuses these elements together to create a sound that is entirely his own. His ability to experiment with different styles while maintaining authenticity sets him apart from other artists.
Born and raised in Chicago, Sen Morimoto's connection to the city shines through in his music. He effortlessly captures the vibrant energy of urban life and translates it into captivating melodies and rhythms. His lyrics often reflect personal experiences and tackle social issues with honesty and vulnerability.

Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist Sen Morimoto’s third album Diagnosis sees him flip the script. After releasing two albums – 2018 debut Cannonball! and a 2021 self- titled follow-up – via his own Sooper Records, the artist signed to City Slang to co- release his third album alongside Sooper, and it came at a time of fundamental change.

The 12 tracks here, recorded at Chicago’s Friends Of Friends studio with a few close collaborators, skip between funky, bright jazz-pop (‘Bad State’), intricate guitar-based tracks with a Radiohead feel (“What You Say”) and orchestral wonderlands “Forsythia (レンギョウの旋律)". Highlight “Pressure On The Pulse,” meanwhile, is a devastatingly intimate, quiet song that then explodes into an exuberant, animated whirlwind of sax and drums. A chameleonic figure at the album’s core, he can rip out a sax solo, dive deep into intimate singer-songwriter territory and lead massive, roaring alt-pop songs with equal aplomb.

Morimoto describes his musical reference points for the album as “equal parts Funkadelic and Dinosaur Jr.,” and while these touchpoints can be heard all over the record, it doesn’t feel beholden to them, instead using their inspiration before moving beyond it.

Diagnosis

Music GB