Beatmaker asa's Legendary 1999 EP Gets First Digital Release

The 1999 EP by Japanese trip-hop beatmaker asa, originally pressed in a limited run of 100 vinyl copies, will be available digitally for the first time on February 20, 2026.

The six-track EP, titled simply 1999 - EP, stems from asa's period of self-taught production, which began in 1996. The tracklist includes "Own," characterized by its low BPM and intricate, driving percussion.

Another track, "Motian," utilizes random sampling techniques and a distorted beat texture.

Asa founded his own label, Jar-Beat Record, in 1998. His career milestones include forming the group o.n.o (tbhr) with Ichirou from Yura Yura Teikoku (2002), releasing solo albums (2006, 2008), and operating a record store in Kichijoji for 12 years until 2015.

The digital EP will be released under the Jar-BeatRecord label. It is available for pre-save and will stream on major platforms via the official link.

Tracklist:
1. Six2026
2. Mike's (No Scratch)
3. Motian
4. Own
5. Float
6. MB

Asa maintains activity on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.

Source: PR Times via 株式会社STARBASE