【RELEASE INFO】Sweet William to release instrumental album "Division," crafted over two years, on Wednesday, September 30. Vinyl pre-orders start today.
Sweet William to release "Division," an instrumental album created over approximately two years, on Wednesday, September 30. Vinyl pre-orders start today.
"Division," an all-instrumental work that Sweet William meticulously crafted over the course of about two years, signals a major shift from the very first note of the album.
Stepping into a new sound design, the album adopts a beatless composition.
Modern, yet timeless. Combining a pleasant groove with a cinematic, ethereal atmosphere.
While the 10 tracks are colored by a wide range of diverse approaches and traverse various musical boundaries, at their core lies the familiar, accessible texture and tone characteristic of Sweet William, which serves as a more solid, underlying axis than ever before throughout the work.
Maintaining the musical sensibility he has cultivated as a beatmaker, this album reveals a new musicality that has emerged beyond that foundation.
Filled with the depth and space reminiscent of film scores and soundtracks, the album significantly expands the horizons of his musical expression.
Mastering was handled by Joe Joaquin.
The cover design and art direction were managed by designer Tatsuya Ariyama.
The photograph gracing the front cover was taken by photographer Chieko Shiraishi.
The vinyl jacket features a special specification that recreates the flipback covers of the 1960s.
Releasing simultaneously on DSPs and vinyl on Wednesday, September 30.
■Pre-orders now open
https://store.tuff-beats.com/products/tbv-0130
【Product Information】
Artist：Sweet William
Title：Division
Label：TUFF BEATS
Format：LP
CatNo.：TBV-0130
Barcode：4580187182042
List Price：5,273 JPY + tax
Release Date：Wednesday, September 30, 2026
■Tracklist:
SideA
1. Stir
2. Dive Into
3. Perch
4. Westward
5. Unspool
SideB
1. 95 : blot
2. Hollow
3. Tachigare
4. Division
5. Crates
【Sweet William Profile】
Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1990. A Japanese beatmaker/music producer.
He has established a cross-genre musical identity through precise and melodious sound design, unique rhythmic grooves, and an exceptional sense of sampling.
In 2016, he released his first album, "Arte Frasco." Since then, he has released solo albums such as "Beat Theme" and "SONORAS."
He has collaborated with a wide array of artists, including "Jasmine" with Tsubaki, "Karakahi" and "Amaneki" with Ichiko Aoba, as well as Kota the Friend, Ayatake Ezaki, kiki vivi lily, Jinmenusagi, and GAGLE.
While his backbone is in beat music, he continues to pursue musical expression that transcends those boundaries.
https://www.instagram.com/sweet_will_i_am/