Prettybwoy Tayutau

Tayutau is an ancient Japanese word that roughly translates to waver, referring to a state of temporary indecisiveness, a momentary loss of determination and purpose that leaves you drifting, caught between action and inaction. It is in this place that Tayutau, the debut album from Japanese producer Prettybwoy, takes place, a reflection on a period of extreme stress and anxiety. Too many things have changed since starting to make this album, and I think that is reflected in the production, explains the producer. The album can be split into three parts, he continues, tracks I made before the pandemic when things felt stable, tracks made during lockdown in isolation, and tracks made during the cautious but conflicting opening up and the lead up to the Olympics. There has been so much confusion and changes back and forth, but I want to have hope and try to keep motivated, which at times hasnt been easy. Sudden unemployment, a worldwide pandemic and a close shave with a malfunctioning computer t