Playing further in the conceptual universe of Ginger Root came Nisemono EP. In the universe, Cameron is now writing and producing for a new Japanese Idol named Kimiko Takeguchi. At the last minute before Kimiko debuts on national TV, she quits and Cameron is thrust into the spotlight to perform the song ‘Loneliness’ which launches him into stardom. This cycle included music videos for each track on the album and narrative videos of a fake news station “Juban TV” which reported on the story of the rise of Ginger Root. The episodic rollout on Ginger Roots YouTube was filmed in the same 80s noir style of the City Slicker videos with a much bigger narrative undertaking to provide a creative backdrop to the EPs storyline. The EP was lauded by old and new fans for its captivating storyline and nostalgic visuals. Ginger Root went on to tour the US, Europe, and Japan for the first time where he sold out every show. Nisemono was ranked by music critic Anthony Fantano as his #1 EP of 2022. Tracklisting:Side A1 Kimiko! 1:142 Loneliness 3:273 Holy Hell 3:244 Over The Hill 2:475 Nisemono 3:016 Everything's Alright (Meet You in the Galaxy Ending Theme) 4:00Side B1 "Ginger Fresh" CM Stinger + Kimiko! (Instrumental) 1:392 "Juban News" Flash Stinger + Loneliness (Manager Approved Demo) 3:373 "Juban News" Weather Stinger + Holy Hell ("Slowly" Demo) 3:274 "Juban Air" CM Stinger + Over The Hill (Vocal Idea Demo) 2:535 Nisemono (Early Demo) 1:306 Everything's Alright (Instrumental) 3:597 Holy Jazz 0:56
