Singapore has the trishaw, Thailand has the tuk-tuk, and the jeepney belongs to the Philippines. But when the latter mysteriously appeared in front of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, puzzling thoughts ensured. Producing this unlikely phenomenon is Chaz Bear, aka Toro y Moi, for the cover of his latest full-length studio album Mahal.
“It all started with the idea of wanting to work with a vehicle, like a jeep, as a foundation to bring in a cultural element, ” the musician says. “My collaborator Harry [Israelson] and I decided on the jeepney. I realised I’ve never