New Ayumiko Featuring Nozaki Rikon: “Yako”
The latest from Aymiko works best when simply conjuring up a dream-like state. “Yako” swirls about, giving space for Aymiko to deliver lyrics that unfold at her own pace, everything surrounding her adding a certain tension. Guest Nozaki Rikon proves to be a hit-or-miss addition — as someone adding a few spoken-word dollops of creepiness behind Aymiko, he’s great. That rap at the very start though derails the atmosphere and can’t end quickly enough. Thankfully, it does, allowing the focus to return to those involved really making this one stick around. Listen above.