Miyagi - ANABIOS

Released on March 6, 2026, on the Hajime Records label, ANABIOS prioritizes a sound architecture where narrative density outweighs technical innovation. With 13 tracks totaling 37 minutes and 55 seconds, this album maintains a steady pace without excessive pauses, validating its status as a major studio album through its ability to maintain a constant sense of tension from beginning to end.

TumaniYO: the unifying collaborative thread that structures the album

The dynamic of this album largely relies on the central presence of artist TumaniYO, whose contributions create a unique thread throughout the tracklist. He sets the tone from the second track with "8 mile," sharing the microphone with Onyx for a track that features two established artists. This collaboration is significant, as it continues a historical trend: TumaniYO had already been invited by Miyagi on "Bismarck" on the album Buster Keaton (2019), establishing a direct connection to the past before returning here to solidify his central role. TumaniYO's return is confirmed on the fourth track, "West," where he reappears as a solo artist on this track, confirming his central position in the album's featured collaborations. This reappearance is not isolated; it extends to the eighth track, "Sample," marking his third appearance on this album. TumaniYO's influence culminates with the tenth track, "Boom Bap," where his fourth appearance solidifies his status as a key player in the album's collaborations.

OISEAU & PAPILLON and Skryptonite: a diversity of featured voices

Beyond TumaniYO's dominant role, the album incorporates other figures to enrich the vocal palette. The fifth track, "Banger," features the duo OISEAU & PAPILLON, bringing a distinct collaboration that contrasts with TumaniYO's multiple appearances. Further down the tracklist, the eleventh track, "Quartz," includes Skryptonite, adding another layer to this collaborative ecosystem. These choices demonstrate that while one artist can dominate the featured artists, the album doesn't reduce to a single featured voice, but explores different vocal textures.

The album concludes with "Wisdom," which features maslo chernogo tmina on the final track. This final track effectively seals an album where references to past figures in the genre are prevalent. The inclusion of Onyx on "8 mile" is not accidental; it recalls a time when this name was synonymous with an essential reference, thus anchoring the album in a trajectory that respects the history of the genre without attempting to innovate technically.

Summary: an album structured by collaborative density

ANABIOS validates its status as a major studio album through its narrative density rather than through documented technical innovations. The carefully crafted duration of 37 minutes and 55 seconds for 13 tracks indicates a consistent pace, where each contribution is significant. The album is therefore defined by its ability to connect the past, represented by Onyx and their previous collaboration with TumaniYO on Bismarck, with the present of this new release from Hajime Records. It is a work that does not seek to break the rules but to honor them through the regularity of its collaborative appearances.

Technical Details

- Release Date : March 6, 2026 - Label : Hajime Records - Tracks : 13 (37 min 55 s) - Opening / Closing : Adapter / Wisdom - Guest Artists : TumaniYO, Onyx, OISEAU & PAPILLON, Skryptonite, maslo chernogo tmina - Previous Album : Lezginka (2024)