Hazama

Neo G Yo

2017

Hazama tells the story of Moon Gazer, a person stuck in a futuristic world who sets out to connect with nature in his digitally saturated universe. It’s a concept album whose sound remains steeped in synth-drunk beats and Neo’s swaggy-nerd persona. But it’s also a book illustrated by graphic artist Yu Suda.

“I wanted to do a unique format for the album, more than just a CD or record,” Diana-Peebles says. “I thought a book would be a cool option because it provides a visual experience to go along with the music that also acts as a sort of companion for the story of the album.”