Rising Down (Opaque Bone Limited Edition) TSOV-198 Osamu abandoned the English sounding

Osamu abandoned the English sounding name and further on merged Western Progressive and Electronic music with Japanese Folk sounds

cardboard jacket and LP spine folder (obi)

The visuals pivot on nine artefacts - abstract references to the lyrics and the general feelings of the songs - which serve as a golden thread spun throughout and create a visceral world around

early Randy Newman or even Gershwin or Carmichael

Rising Down (Opaque Bone Limited Edition) TSOV-198 Osamu abandoned the English soundingRising Down marks the 10th album released by the legendary Roots crew. The darkly funky, politically charged release is the product of more than a year of recording and includes a slew of complimentary guest appearances by Common, Chrisette Michelle, Talib Kweli, Dice Raw, Peedi Peedi, Mos Def, Style P and Fall Out Boys' Patrick Stump. In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop, this is reissued on limited edition 2LP in opaque bone vinyl.