PES of RIP SLYME Releases New EP 'PES Part III'

By Sam 7 July 2026

PES, a founding member of the Japanese hip-hop group RIP SLYME, has released a new EP titled 'PES Part III'. The five-track collection is available now on global streaming platforms.

The EP includes four sketch tracks written in 2024, plus a new song titled 'So So' created specifically for his 2026 tour. PES wrote and composed all five tracks.

The final track, 'Tenawake de (feat. ratiff)', features guest artist ratiff.

PES has also announced a national live house tour in Japan. Tickets went on sale February (|), with the opening show at Shibuya WWW X and all dates selling out. An additional concert at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM on July 7 has been added.

PES debuted in 2001 as an MC for RIP SLYME, a group that achieved several firsts for a Japanese hip-hop act, including performances at Budokan and overseas. He began solo work in 2012.

The EP 'PES Part III' is out now. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms.

Source: PR Times via 株式会社STARBASE