Gemini [Import Disc]

[Machine Translation] Macklemore", an artist who leads the "new era" of hip-hop with his unconventional musicality, expression and performance, has released his first new album as a solo artist in 12 years, not as a duo with his friend Ryan Lewis. Macklemore is releasing his first new solo album in 12 years, and not as a duo with his ally Ryan Lewis. The music video for "Glorious," featuring Skylar Grey, features Macklemore's own grandmother, Helen! She celebrates her 100th (!!!) birthday with a surprise celebration. The heartwarming video, which has been viewed more than 37 million times on YouTube, is a documentary-like depiction of Macklemore's 100th (!) birthday surprise celebration, and the song's uplifting, anthemic tone has become a hit. The song has been a hit in many countries around the world, including sitting in the Top 15 of the iTunes Hiphop Chart, reaching No. 1 on Spotify's Today's Top Hits Playlist, and No. 20 on Spotify's Global Top 50.

Note: This is an import edition (manufactured outside of Japan).

従来のヒップホップにとらわれない音楽性/表現/パフォーマンスで、ヒップホップの“新たな時代”を牽引するアーティスト“マックルモア”が盟友ライアン・ルイスとのコンビではなく、ソロとして実に12年ぶりとなる新作をリリース! アルバムの先行シングルとなる、「Glorious」。Skylar Greyをフィーチャーしたこの曲のミュージック・ビデオは、マックルモアの実の祖母、ヘレンが登場! 彼女の100歳 (!)の誕生日をサプライズでお祝いする様子がドキュメンタリー・タッチで描かれ、その心温まる内容が高揚感溢れるアンセム風の曲調共々話題となり、3700万回以上の再生回数をYouTubeで記録している。米iTunesのHiphop ChartのTop 15に居座り続け、SpotifyのToday's Top Hits Playlistで1位に上り詰めたり、Spotify Global Top 50の20位に入るなど、世界各国でヒットとなっている。