Cage Script (styled as CAGE SCRIPT) is the debut album by American DJ and producer K?d, released on December 9, 2022.[1][2]

Cage Script
Studio album by
ReleasedDecember 9, 2022 (2022-12-09)
Genre
Length43:28
LabelHARD Recs
Producer
  • K?d
  • Masayoshi Limori
  • KOTONOHOUSE
Singles from Cage Script
  1. "Return to Nothingness"
    Released: February 25, 2022
  2. "Flow in You"
    Released: March 18, 2022
  3. "If This is a Dream"
    Released: July 1, 2022
  4. "Three in the Morning"
    Released: September 9, 2022
  5. "Protect Me"
    Released: October 21, 2022

Background edit

The concept of the album was first announced on Twitter on March 6, 2019, although was originally announced as an extended play.[3]

The album consists of 12 songs, including five singles,[1] "Return to Nothingness",[4] "Flow in You" featuring South Korean vocalist June One,[5] "If This is a Dream", "Three in the Morning" featuring vocalist Cecilia Gault,[6] and "Protect Me" featuring Yadosan.[7] The final album features additional features from Japanese producers Masayoshi Limori and KOTONOHOUSE, and Japanese vocalist RANASOL [jp].[1] Accompanying the album, an anime-inspired music video have also been released.[1][2] The tracks of the album and music videos recounts the story of an universe in which k?d finds himself, being described as a "story in the k?d universe" by K?d in an interview with Your EDM.[2]

Reception edit

Cameron Sunkel of Edm.com described the album as "a diverse fusion of genres" and showing K?d's "versitility on the production side," and that the album "packs an unexpected twist. There's many moments throughout the LP listeners find themselves on their toes," citing the hard dance-style drop of the track "Experience".[8]

Track listing edit

No.TitleLength
1."Return to Nothingness"3:40
2."Flow in You" (featuring June One)3:05
3."If This is a Dream"3:47
4."Three in the Morning" (featuring Cecilia Gault)2:50
5."Protect Me" (featuring Yadosan)2:24
6."Back Again" (with Masayoshi Limori)3:26
7."Experience"3:13
8."Somewhat Human"3:54
9."Be Mine"4:57
10."Home Prayer"3:40
11."In Your Eyes 「瞳の中で」" (with KOTONOHOUSE featuring RANASOL)4:15
12."In Your Eyes- Instrumental Take" (with KOTONOHOUSE (Bonus Track))4:13
Total length:43:28

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e Isasi, Nick (2022-12-16). "LISTEN: K?d Unleashes Highly-Anticipated Debut Album, "Cage Script" + Incredible Anime Visualizer". Run The Trap. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
  2. ^ a b c Meadow, Matthew (2022-12-13). "K?d completes the CAGE SCRIPT story following album release with anime visualizer". Youredm. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
  3. ^ Greer, Currey (2019-12-13). "k?d announces new EP "Cage Script"". Youredm. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
  4. ^ Bhanawat, Akshy (2022-02-06). "K?d Unveils New Single, 'RETURN TO NOTHINGNESS'". T.H.E Music Essentials. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
  5. ^ Bhanawat, Akshy (2022-03-19). "K?d Unveils New Single, 'FLOW IN YOU' Featuring June One". T.H.E Music Essentials. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
  6. ^ "k?d – THREE IN THE MORNING (ft Cecilia Gault)". ekm.co. 17 September 2022. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
  7. ^ Gandhi, Jazmine (2022-10-24). "LISTEN: k?d Delivers His Most Explosive Single To Date Titled 'PROTECT ME'". Run The Trap. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
  8. ^ Sunkel, Cameron (2022-12-09). "K?D CONTINUES TO PAVE NEW STYLISTIC INROADS ON KALEIDOSCOPIC ALBUM, "CAGE SCRIPT"". edm.com. Retrieved 2023-02-01.