Tres Records

19/12/2025

OPEN1 Radio Interview with Chikaramanga (of Giant Panda) — Part 2! 🎙️

Chikaramanga appears on OPEN1 Radio, the podcast hosted by tajima hal and Lidly , who also collaborated with him on Back to Fly School.

The second episode of this three-part interview series was released on December 18.

In Episode 74, titled Beatmaking Edition, Chikaramanga talks about the gear he uses, the music that influenced him, his favorite producers/beatmakers, and what he values most in beatmaking.

Again, there is one piece of bad news… the interview is in Japanese 😅

The link to this episode is in the Open 1 Radio bio

Back to Fly School
Double 7-inch (limited to 150 copies) + Digital
Worldwide Release: December 19, 2025

Vinyl available exclusively at the TRES website (link in bio), Third Party Collectives in Japan (), and HHV in Europe ().

13/12/2025

“Still With It” — remade by tajima hal for Back to Fly School.

Twenty years after Giant Panda’s Fly School Reunion, the “With It” beat gets a new life, flipped by one of the most respected beatmakers in Japan today.
Same sample source. New vision.

Back to Fly School
Double 7-inch (limited to 150 copies) + Digital
Worldwide Release: December 19, 2025

Vinyl available exclusively at the TRES website (link in bio), Third Party Collectives in Japan (), and HHV in Europe ().

the 3rd Party — Back to Fly School Release Party

Sunday, December 14 | 3 PM–9 PM

@ B by The Brooklyn Brewery (Nihonbashi, Tokyo)
東京都中央区日本橋兜町3-5 K5 B1F

Free / All Ages

At the party, Back to Fly School (Double 7-inch) will be available at a special price!

Time Table
15:00–16:00 La.France .france1975
16:00–17:00 Shino
17:00–17:50 Beat Live Game 1: tajima hal × Chikaramanga
17:50–18:00 Takuma the Great & Tony Inkwell
18:00–19:00 Tagg
19:00–20:00 Beat Live Game 2: Chiba-Chiiiba × Lidly
20:00–21:00 Kogataroo

07/11/2025

It’s out today.

New 7-inch and official video from Comel (of Time Machine) and Ty All—produced by Chikaramanga (of Giant Panda).

Business Casual is now available on all digital platforms and 7-inch vinyl (limited to 150 copies).

Vinyl available exclusively at the TRES website (https://www.tresrecords.com/), Third Party Collectives in Japan (https://3pc.jp/), and HHV in Europe (https://www.hhv.de/).

Watch “Business Casual” (Official Video) on the TRES YouTube page.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYN_f1u_N28

Business Casual (Official Video) brings Comel (of Time Machine) and Ty All’s natural chemistry to life.Shot in Los Angeles, the video reflects the track’s ra...

04/11/2025

The crew is back.
Following their 2024 debut Breakfast Love, Comel (of Time Machine) and Ty All reunite with Chikaramanga (of Giant Panda) for Business Casual.
The track delivers a raw, soulful feel—built on classic foundations and driven by the duo’s effortless chemistry.

Business Casual drops November 7, 2025, on all digital platforms and 7-inch vinyl (limited to 150 copies).

Vinyl will be available exclusively at the TRES website (link in bio), Third Party Collectives in Japan (), and HHV in Europe ().

A new video will also premiere on the release date.

31/05/2025

The first-ever TRES logo T-shirt is here.

The black version features our original red and white logo, while the white version has the black and white logo used in recent beat releases—both embroidered on the chest (approx. 1.2 × 1.4 inches). The back is plain. Made with clean, oversized blank bodies, these tees are simple yet make a bold statement.

Available sizes: S, M, L, XL
Price: $35.00

Available exclusively from TRES and Third Party Collectives in Japan (https://3pc.jp/)

Limited quantities. Please check the product page for the size chart (LINK IN BIO).

23/05/2025

IN STORES NOW
BudaMunk & Chikaramanga – The Quest (7”)

The 7-inch is now available exclusively in the U.S. via , in Japan via Third Party Collectives (), and in Europe via HHV ().

Tokyo–LA beat veterans BudaMunk and Chikaramanga team up for The Quest, a split 7-inch (limited to 300 copies), released on May 23rd and also available digitally.
Each side showcases a distinct production style shaped by their personal sonic journeys.

Side A: “Blunted Quest” by BudaMunk
A smoky, hypnotic groove built from slowed-down samples and dusty drums—classic Buda style with refined subtlety.

Side B: “Los Marvels” by Chikaramanga
Driven by MPC60 grit and storytelling loops, this track blends 90s boom-bap with a fresh, forward-looking feel.

the 3rd Party
BudaMunk & Chikaramanga “The Quest” (7”) Release Party

SUNDAY MAY 25
3PM - 9PM
FREE / All Ages

at B by The Brooklyn Brewery
3-5 Kabutocho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (K5 B1F)

– Beat Live –
BudaMunk
Chikaramanga (Giant Panda)
Chiba-Chiiiba

– Special Guest Performance –
KAPSOUL & SAW

– DJs –
Kogataroo
Tagg
NE-NYO
Kengo

21/05/2025

We’ll have a special merch selection at the BudaMunk & Chikaramanga “The Quest” release party in Tokyo on Sunday, 5/25—available at special prices for this day only!
Don't miss your chance to grab:

BudaMunk & Chikaramanga – The Quest (7-inch): 2,000 yen

TRES Logo T-Shirt: 3,000 yen

Ohmega Watts & Chikaramanga - Tres Presents: Timeless With It (LP): 3,000 yen

Comel & Ty All – Breakfast Love (7-inch): 2,000 yen

TRES 7-inch Back Catalog: 1,000 yen

And other nice items!

Come early and dig in!

the 3rd Party
BudaMunk & Chikaramanga “The Quest” (7-inch) Release Party

SUNDAY MAY 25
3PM - 9PM
FREE (入場無料)
All Ages (年齢制限なし)

at B by The Brooklyn Brewery
東京都中央区日本橋兜町3-5 K5 B1F (Tokyo, Japan)

-Time Table-
15:00 Kengo
16:00 Beat Live: Chiba-Chiiba
16:30 Tagg
17:30 Beat Live: Chikaramanga (feat. Takuma the Great & Tony Inkwell)
18:00 NE-NYO
19:00 Beat Live: BudaMunk
19:30 KAP SOUL & SAW
20:00 Kogataroo

OUT 05/23/2025 – BudaMunk & Chikaramanga / The Quest (7” & Digital)

Side A: BudaMunk “Blunted Quest”
Side B: Chikaramanga “Lost Marvels”

Beatmakers BudaMunk and Chikaramanga (of Giant Panda) join forces for The Quest—a split 7-inch project. One track per side. Two distinct sonic philosophies.

21/05/2025

the 3rd Party—our upcoming TRES event in Tokyo on Sunday, May 25th—
has been featured in Newsweek Japan and NewsPicks!

the 3rd Party
BudaMunk & Chikaramanga “The Quest” (7-inch) Release Party

SUNDAY MAY 25
3PM - 9PM
FREE（入場無料）
All Ages（年齢制限なし）

at B by The Brooklyn Brewery
東京都中央区日本橋兜町3-5 K5 B1F (Tokyo, Japan)

-Time Table-
15:00 Kengo
16:00 Beat Live: Chiba-Chiiba
16:30 Tagg
17:30 Beat Live: Chikaramanga (feat. Takuma the Great & Tony Inkwell)
18:00 NE-NYO
19:00 Beat Live: BudaMunk
19:30 KAP SOUL & SAW
20:00 Kogataroo

OUT 05/23/2025 – BudaMunk & Chikaramanga / The Quest (7” & Digital)

Side A: BudaMunk “Blunted Quest”
Side B: Chikaramanga “Lost Marvels”

Beatmakers BudaMunk and Chikaramanga (of Giant Panda) join forces for The Quest—a split 7-inch project. One track per side. Two distinct sonic philosophies.

18/05/2025

02/05/2025

We’re proud to announce our official partnership with Third Party Collectives —our exclusive partner in Japan.

Based in Tokyo, Third Party Collectives is a crew of artists rooted in ‘90s Hip Hop, pushing new perspectives in today’s beat scene. As our Japan partner, they run the local TRES online shop, offering vinyl, CDs, and apparel directly to Japanese fans.

Together, we’re hosting “the 3rd Party”—a regular event series in Tokyo inspired by the laid-back vibe of L.A. backyard BBQs. Free to enter and family-friendly, it’s all about good music, good vibes, and building community across borders.

The next 3rd Party event happens Sunday, May 25 in Tokyo.

Stay tuned for more releases, events, and collaborations bridging Tokyo and L.A.