DOGGIE released its first career album, “ex.UNDERDOGS*,” on Wednesday, May 29.
Doggie, who started his career in Tokyo in 2020, is an up-and-coming rapper/singer-songwriter who has been creating music using the musicality he has cultivated as a drummer and band member in the past. The artwork was created by graphic designer villanus.
As in past albums, all the songs, with the exception of the bonus tracks, were recorded by doggie himself, from track making to recording. The album also includes a remix of “Letters” by spendmylifeup (ANORAK!) and a bonus track “images*” by lilbesh ramko. The two artists, who are closely related to doggie, have expanded the album’s worldview with their different interpretations.
The title “underdog” is slang for “loser,” “weak,” and other negative nuances. By inscribing the word “ex.” in the title, the weak self is made a thing of the past, and the determination to run toward the future is expressed.
doggie – ex.UNDERDOGS*
Release date : May 29, 2024
Tracklist: Prologue.
1. Prologue.
2. Addicts
3. images* (feat. spendmylifeup)
4. Letters (feat. spendmylifeup)
5. Neekite
6. i don’t care 4nymore
7. Not UNDERDOGS* (feat. lilbesh ramko Remix)
8. images* (lilbesh ramko Remix)
Distribution link: https://linkco.re/dzqbhBGf
doggie
Following three years of devotion to high school band activities as a drummer, doggie ventured into solo pursuits in June 2020. Drawing on the musicality honed through band experiences, this up-and-coming rapper crafts his own tracks. His debut EP, “SNOOZE,” made its debut on the iTunes Hip Hop Chart in March 2021. In November 2021, he unveiled “ivory,” a composition reflecting the trials and tribulations of his musical odyssey, signaling a fresh direction in his artistry. Building on the success of “ivory,” doggie showcased his skills with “FallingDown*” in June 2022, marking two years since his debut. December 2022 saw the release of his inaugural mini-album, “AEROBLUE,” with tickets and merchandise selling out swiftly at the release party held on December 9th at Ebisu Batica. Beyond his musical endeavors, doggie has expanded his influence as a model, collaborating with SEKAI NO OWARI’s Fukase for the “BAD MOOD” brand and the streetwear label “9090.”
TuneCore artist page: https://www.tunecore.co.jp/artists/doggie
