“Lead Wetsuit Schematics” heralds the first in a series of collaborative projects from platinum selling Scottish rapper Shogun (as seen on BBCThree’s The Rap Game) and his contemporary MC/Producer Tzusan, who’s 2022 solo release WSPSNSYRP and subsequent UK tour earned international praise and a SAMA nomination for best hip-hop. The project takes the form of raw, rugged, and unapologetic barring set to a backdrop of dusty sample chops and bone-rattling drums bearing Tzusan’s signature watermark. Spread across 9 tracks ranging from the self-reflective to the scathing and downright obnoxious these are two artists playing off of each other’s styles to create something dripping in ironic post-modernism and futile rebellion. Boasting guest features from some serious titans of the genre including Roll Deep royalty Manga Saint Hilare and MF Doom collaborator Sonnyjim to name a few, the EP is sure to set a new benchmark beyond Scottish rap. Alongside the release will be a series of singles, videos and visualisers made in collaboration with a plethora of talent across the country and an episodic podcast in development to be released via Patreon featuring exclusive content, comedy skits, conversations and special guest appearances.

Now available on Limited Edition 12’’ Vinyl and Collector’s Edition Cassette Bundle via Bandcamp and with a UK tour currently under development for 2023, make sure to check out this new collaboration.

We caught up with Tzusan & Shogun this week, read the Q&A’s below and make sure to check out their brand new 9 track release.

Q&A with Tzusan:

Your new LP 'Lead Wesuit Schematics' has just dropped. Can you tell us more about this?

It's our first collaborative project so it's us kinda finding our feet as a unit, where our different styles meet and exploring that no-mans land a bit. It's defo different from our individual stuff so I think it's got some unique character.

Who would be your dream collaboration ?
Jim E Brown.

What's the best advice you've ever received about pursuing a career in music?

Don't listen to all the advice people try and give you.
Tell us 3 things from your bucket list?
Learn how to shapeshift into a pigeon. Resurrect cilla black. Collaborate with Jim E Brown.

Q&A with Shogun

Can you tell us more about your creative process & how you get in the zone when songwriting?

I consume copious volumes of exotic marijuana flavours and then I pay my ghostwriter to do it for me.

Who influnced you to become an artist ?
Myself.

How has growing up in Scotland impacted your career?
Negatively.

Can you share any advice for staying on top of your mental health as an artist?
Know when to speak your mind and don't always listen to instinct. Seek advice.

What do you hope people take away from your music ?

ummm... like, a vinyl, cassette mibbe a T-shirt

Listen to Tzsusan & Shogun’s collaboration here