UNTILJAPAN MAKES EMPHATIC STATEMENT WITH HIS NEW ALBUM ‘TROMPE L’OEIL’
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UNTILJAPAN MAKES EMPHATIC STATEMENT WITH HIS NEW ALBUM ‘TROMPE L’OEIL’
NEW ALBUM AND “DIE LIKE THIS” MUSIC VIDEO AVAILABLE NOW
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*PLEASE NOTE: signing is unannounced, any label affiliation should read as “Silence In The Ballroom”*
Rising Atlanta artist untiljapan has unleashed his highly anticipated new project, trompe l’oeil, on June 6. The genre-bending album marks a bold new chapter in his creative evolution, combining raw emotion, surreal storytelling, and cinematic production. The album is an exploration into the eclectic mind of untiljapan where fans hear stories of his come-up and his plans to leave a lasting impact on the culture.
trompe l’oeil delivers a sonically rich experience, blending alt-rap with other genres and experimental textures that mirror the illusion and depth hinted at in the title, which stays true to its namesake, a French phrase meaning to deceive or trick the eye. In addition to dropping the new project, untiljapan has also released an official music video for the album’s penultimate track, “DIE LIKE THIS.” The gripping visuals directed by John Ross showcase untiljapan’s distinct style and narrative ambition.
untiljapan got the ball rolling for his latest album with the lead single and his first release of 2025, “PYRAMIDZ.” The track was released last month and marked the return of a distinctive voice in rap that was comfortable with being raw, experimental, and emotionally exposed. “PYRAMIDZ” also arrived with a visual directed by Trey Lyons.
trompe l’oeil was also mentioned in Complex’s “10 Projects We Can’t Wait To Hear In June” list, while “PYRAMIDZ” received nods from Pitchfork and Pigeons & Planes, which had fans buzzing even more about the latest music product to emerge from Atlanta. To date, untiljapan’s music has become a massive demand from fans on social media, and he’s positioned himself as one of the biggest in-demand artists from the underground scene.
untiljapan first turned heads in 2022 with his independent EP WARHOL, made in his bedroom while still in high school. In 2023, his debut LP SAFE TRAVELS gained momentum online, helping him build a small but dedicated following with his breakout single “KISS N TELL” which quickly earned him over one million streams. His work blends rap, melody, and storytelling in a way that feels deeply personal, often pulling from real moments and internal battles. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in Georgia, untiljapan’s relationship with music started young but didn’t become a serious focus until college. He was studying computer science when he decided to drop out and fully commit to making music. That leap, taken without a plan but with a lot of faith, has shaped the way he approaches everything since. TROMPE L’OEIL OFFICIAL TRACKLIST 1. SHOOT FOR THE MOON 2. YAYO (WHITE PARIS) 3. MORE MOËT 4. BORN2BEGREAT 5. KISS THA RING 6. BROAD DAY 7. WOLF IN SHEEP SKIN 8. WATCH YO BACK 9. ONE HELLUVA DRUG 10. PYRAMIDZ 11. JUST BREATHE 12. COAST 2 COAST 13. DIE LIKE THIS 14. GOODBYE, COME AGAIN |
