untiljapan - trompe l’oeil (Album)

ATL native untiljapan is quietly carving a space for himself with a sound that’s emotionally erratic yet hauntingly beautiful. Introduced to me by ThatKidCarter, I dove into his latest project titled “trompe l’oeil”, and from first listen, it’s clear this is more than just music; it’s a layered experience.

Built around melancholy cadences and atmospheric production, trompe l’oeil feels like sonic therapy for those navigating personal chaos. untiljapan doesn’t just rap or sing, he spills, spirals, and somehow still flourishes in the wreckage. It’s that push-and-pull of vulnerability and self-assurance that keeps you locked in from start to finish.

Standout tracks like “Yayo (White Paris)” and “Kiss Tha Ring” serve as anchors for the project, each holding its own weight with mood-driven melodies and diary-entry-level honesty. But truthfully, the whole project breathes as one, with every track feeding into the next with precision and pain.

untiljapan proves he’s one of those diamonds in the rough artists, the kind that can get overlooked until the right ears recognize the brilliance. “trompe l’oeil” might be your first introduction to his world, but it won’t be your last visit.