French instrumentalist and dub artist Brain Damage, Japanese singer-songwriter Emiko Ota and Mad Professor unveil their collaboration, Oide Oide, set to release tomorrow. The 10-track album features five original tracks and five Mad Professor dubs.

Brain Damage, a pioneering force in the French dub scene, is the creation of Martin Nathan, a sonic alchemist known for his daring, genre-defying works. Nathan has pushed boundaries with his constantly shifting sound, which is rooted in dub but unconstrained by tradition. He combines deep bass, analog textures, and experimental structures to create immersive audio experiences.

Emiko Ota is a Japanese storyteller and vocalist who uses her voice to capture the spirit of Japanese folklore. She creates a vocal tapestry that is as delicate as it is strong, drawing inspiration from the famous yōkai, mystical creatures that haunt the edges of the human world.

Mad Professor (Neil Fraser) is a British-Guyanese producer with decades of influence and an undeniable legend in the dub scene. He is famous for his inventive studio skills and collaborations with titans such as the late Lee “Scratch” Perry and remix work for Massive Attack, Sade and more..

Baku is a five-minute track composed with a steady beat playing in the background, with a dreamy atmosphere, trying to write the true story with music. Baku is created as a chimera, called upon to consume human nightmares. It has the body of a bull, the head of an elephant, the eyes of a rhinoceros, the tail of an ox, and the paws of a tiger. It is the protector of sleep, a mythological creature.

Emiko’s voice alternates between the calming and the surreal, spanning a broad emotional spectrum. Her subtle delivery and rich narrative make myth come to life, obfuscating the distinction between traditional legend and cutting-edge performance.

On the other hand, Mad Professor’s dub is a dramatic transformation of the track, becoming playful, eerie, and meditative while encapsulating the elusive spirit of Japan’s legendary yōkai. Both versions are imaginatively and precisely sculpted, forming the emotional and atmospheric basis of a groundbreaking investigation into post-dub.