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Shigeo Sekito - Carly & Carole
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Shigeo Sekito - Happiness Is Me And You
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Shigeo Sekito - This Masquerade
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Shigeo Sekito - Paroles Paroles
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Shigeo Sekito - A Whiter Shade Of Pale
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Shigeo Sekito - Yesterday
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Shigeo Sekito - The Word I
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Shigeo Sekito - The Word II
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Shigeo Sekito - Red Roses For A Blue Lady
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Shigeo Sekito - Funny You Should Say That
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Shigeo Sekito - Blue Star
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Shigeo Sekito - Lost Horizon Share The Joy
*Pressed on clear green vinyl
*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Chee Shimizu in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1975
"The Word II," which gained instant worldwide recognition after being sampled by Mac DeMarco in "Chamber of Reflection" and by Travis Scott and Quavo's unit HUNCHO JACK in "How U Feel." Shigeo Seikito 's seminal work, which includes that track, will be reissued on colored vinyl. It's the most widely listened-to electone piece in the world, drawing attention from a diverse range of audiences including hip-hop, Balearic, and dream pop enthusiasts.
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*Extensive liner notes by Chee Shimizu in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1975
"The Word II," which gained instant worldwide recognition after being sampled by Mac DeMarco in "Chamber of Reflection" and by Travis Scott and Quavo's unit HUNCHO JACK in "How U Feel." Shigeo Seikito 's seminal work, which includes that track, will be reissued on colored vinyl. It's the most widely listened-to electone piece in the world, drawing attention from a diverse range of audiences including hip-hop, Balearic, and dream pop enthusiasts.
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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - No Title
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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - No Title
*Pressed on clear red vinyl
*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds/Deep Jazz Reality) in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1970
A heretical masterpiece with an overwhelming presence in the history of Japanese jazz. Jiro Inagaki was one of the central figures in the development of jazz rock in Japan. Inagaki, who had doubts about the existing jazz music, turned the helm to jazz-rock at once with this album recorded in 1970. From the opening track "The Vamp" to the closing "Head Rock," Inagaki poured all his ideas and passion into this jazz-rock album that leaves no time to exhale.
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*Extensive liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds/Deep Jazz Reality) in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1970
A heretical masterpiece with an overwhelming presence in the history of Japanese jazz. Jiro Inagaki was one of the central figures in the development of jazz rock in Japan. Inagaki, who had doubts about the existing jazz music, turned the helm to jazz-rock at once with this album recorded in 1970. From the opening track "The Vamp" to the closing "Head Rock," Inagaki poured all his ideas and passion into this jazz-rock album that leaves no time to exhale.
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Blues Creation - Atomic Bombs Away
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Blues Creation - Mississippi Mountain Blues
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Blues Creation - Just I Was Born
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Blues Creation - Sorrow
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Blues Creation - One Summer Day
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Blues Creation - Brane Baster
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Blues Creation - Sooner Or Later
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Blues Creation - Demon & Eleven Children
*Pressed on clear deep blue vinyl
*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Shinichi Ogawa in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1971
Blazing with raw energy and searing guitar riffs, the second album from Blues Creation—the legendary rock band led by guitarist Kazuo Takeda—is a cornerstone of Japan’s hard rock legacy. Drawing heavy inspiration from the likes of Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, this record delivers a powerful, riff-driven sound that helped shape the dawn of Japanese hard rock. What sets it apart is its hypnotic blend of British-style heavy rock with vocals sung in English tinged with a distinctly Japanese flavor—creating a one-of-a-kind psychedelic atmosphere that continues to mesmerize rock enthusiasts across the globe.
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*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Shinichi Ogawa in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1971
Blazing with raw energy and searing guitar riffs, the second album from Blues Creation—the legendary rock band led by guitarist Kazuo Takeda—is a cornerstone of Japan’s hard rock legacy. Drawing heavy inspiration from the likes of Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, this record delivers a powerful, riff-driven sound that helped shape the dawn of Japanese hard rock. What sets it apart is its hypnotic blend of British-style heavy rock with vocals sung in English tinged with a distinctly Japanese flavor—creating a one-of-a-kind psychedelic atmosphere that continues to mesmerize rock enthusiasts across the globe.
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Tetsu Yamauchi - Wiki Wiki
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Tetsu Yamauchi - Alexander Stone
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Tetsu Yamauchi - First Time
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Tetsu Yamauchi - Why
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Tetsu Yamauchi - Dad & Mom
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Tetsu Yamauchi - Who Would I be In The World Babe
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Tetsu Yamauchi - How To Cook
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Tetsu Yamauchi - Baby Blue
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Tetsu Yamauchi - Orange Dog
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Tetsu Yamauchi - Sun Down
*Remasterd by Makoto Kubota(ex-Les Rallizes Denudes)
*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Shinichi Ogawa in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1972
After his work with Miki Curtis & Samurai and just after joining the British rock band Free, Tetsu Yamauchi recorded his first solo album during a brief return to Japan in 1972.
This remarkable record is packed with standout tracks: the razor-sharp guitar riffs of “Wiki Wiki,” the groovy funk-rock vibes of “First Time,” “How To Cook,” and “Orange Dog,” and the sultry, melancholic vocals of Eleanor on “Alexander Stone,” “Why,” and “Baby Blue.”
Now beautifully reissued and remastered by Makoto Kubota, this hidden gem is a must-listen for fans of early ’70s Japanese rock.
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*Extensive liner notes by Shinichi Ogawa in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1972
After his work with Miki Curtis & Samurai and just after joining the British rock band Free, Tetsu Yamauchi recorded his first solo album during a brief return to Japan in 1972.
This remarkable record is packed with standout tracks: the razor-sharp guitar riffs of “Wiki Wiki,” the groovy funk-rock vibes of “First Time,” “How To Cook,” and “Orange Dog,” and the sultry, melancholic vocals of Eleanor on “Alexander Stone,” “Why,” and “Baby Blue.”
Now beautifully reissued and remastered by Makoto Kubota, this hidden gem is a must-listen for fans of early ’70s Japanese rock.
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Hideki Ishima - We're Just Tryin' My Way
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Hideki Ishima - Artificial Flowers (Instrumental)
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Hideki Ishima - Lady Bird
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Hideki Ishima - Nightmare
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Hideki Ishima - Unbalance (Instrumental)
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Hideki Ishima - Depending By The Time
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Hideki Ishima - Trash Blues
*Remasterd by Makoto Kubota(ex-Les Rallizes Denudes)
*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Shinichi Ogawa in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1973
Shortly after the breakup of Flower Travellin’ Band, guitarist Hideki Ishima released his first and only solo album in 1973—a hauntingly beautiful work that stands apart in the landscape of ’70s Japanese rock. Known for his later work as a sitar player, Ishima showcases a signature floating guitar sound throughout the album, blending psychedelic rock, acid folk, and introspective singer-songwriter elements into a deeply personal and atmospheric record.
Contributing to this richly textured sound are some of the most notable names from the era: fellow Flower Travellin’ Band member George Wada (drums), future Transam collaborators Chito Kawachi (drums) and Nobuhiko Shinohara (keyboards), and Katsuo Ohno (keyboards) of PYG.
Now reissued with a bold, powerful remaster by Makoto Kubota, this overlooked gem captures a vital moment in Japan’s underground rock evolution and demands a fresh listen from those exploring the outer edges of the genre.
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*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Shinichi Ogawa in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1973
Shortly after the breakup of Flower Travellin’ Band, guitarist Hideki Ishima released his first and only solo album in 1973—a hauntingly beautiful work that stands apart in the landscape of ’70s Japanese rock. Known for his later work as a sitar player, Ishima showcases a signature floating guitar sound throughout the album, blending psychedelic rock, acid folk, and introspective singer-songwriter elements into a deeply personal and atmospheric record.
Contributing to this richly textured sound are some of the most notable names from the era: fellow Flower Travellin’ Band member George Wada (drums), future Transam collaborators Chito Kawachi (drums) and Nobuhiko Shinohara (keyboards), and Katsuo Ohno (keyboards) of PYG.
Now reissued with a bold, powerful remaster by Makoto Kubota, this overlooked gem captures a vital moment in Japan’s underground rock evolution and demands a fresh listen from those exploring the outer edges of the genre.
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Hiroki Tamaki - River
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Hiroki Tamaki - Sky
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Hiroki Tamaki - The Songs of Mahamudra
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Hiroki Tamaki - Beautiful Song
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Hiroki Tamaki - Love
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Hiroki Tamaki - Meditation
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Hiroki Tamaki - Sea
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*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Yuji Shibata in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1980
Violinist, composer, and arranger Hiroki Tamaki presents a majestic musical tapestry inspired by the teachings of Indian spiritual philosopher Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh. Layering his own vocals in rich harmony and weaving in the ethereal synthesizer work of Fumitaka Anzai (of TPO and Urusei Yatsura fame), Tamaki creates a soundscape of mysticism and spiritual balance.
The album features progressive rock-influenced tracks such as “The Songs of Mahamudra” and “Meditation,” alongside hidden gems of Japanese acid folk like “River” and “Beautiful Song,” both of which were selected for the acclaimed compilation "Nippon Acid Folk 1970–1980" (Time Capsule). A rare and visionary work that bridges cosmic philosophy and musical experimentation.
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*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Yuji Shibata in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1980
Violinist, composer, and arranger Hiroki Tamaki presents a majestic musical tapestry inspired by the teachings of Indian spiritual philosopher Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh. Layering his own vocals in rich harmony and weaving in the ethereal synthesizer work of Fumitaka Anzai (of TPO and Urusei Yatsura fame), Tamaki creates a soundscape of mysticism and spiritual balance.
The album features progressive rock-influenced tracks such as “The Songs of Mahamudra” and “Meditation,” alongside hidden gems of Japanese acid folk like “River” and “Beautiful Song,” both of which were selected for the acclaimed compilation "Nippon Acid Folk 1970–1980" (Time Capsule). A rare and visionary work that bridges cosmic philosophy and musical experimentation.
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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - The Vamp
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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - Twenty One
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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - No Title
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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - Back To Rack
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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - High Jack
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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - The Ground For Peace
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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - Head Rock
*Pressed on clear red vinyl
*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds/Deep Jazz Reality) in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1970
A heretical masterpiece with an overwhelming presence in the history of Japanese jazz. Jiro Inagaki was one of the central figures in the development of jazz rock in Japan. Inagaki, who had doubts about the existing jazz music, turned the helm to jazz-rock at once with this album recorded in 1970. From the opening track "The Vamp" to the closing "Head Rock," Inagaki poured all his ideas and passion into this jazz-rock album that leaves no time to exhale.
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*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds/Deep Jazz Reality) in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1970
A heretical masterpiece with an overwhelming presence in the history of Japanese jazz. Jiro Inagaki was one of the central figures in the development of jazz rock in Japan. Inagaki, who had doubts about the existing jazz music, turned the helm to jazz-rock at once with this album recorded in 1970. From the opening track "The Vamp" to the closing "Head Rock," Inagaki poured all his ideas and passion into this jazz-rock album that leaves no time to exhale.
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Hiromasa Suzuki - High-Flying
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Hiromasa Suzuki - Screwdriver
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Hiromasa Suzuki - Scramble
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Hiromasa Suzuki - Between O&M
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Hiromasa Suzuki - Smash
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Hiromasa Suzuki - Straight Flash
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Hiromasa Suzuki - Out Of Focus
*Pressed on clear pink vinyl
*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds/Deep Jazz Reality) in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1976
Composer and arranger of Hiroshi Suzuki's "Romance" and Jiro Inagaki's "Breeze," Hiromasa Suzuki is a musician who had worked extensively in the Japanese entertainment industry, not only in jazz, but also in pops, cinema, television, and animation music production. This album is a pre-fusion/crossover masterpiece produced by Jiro Inagaki and recorded with talented players such as Shuichi Murakami, Akira Okazawa, and Masayoshi Takanaka.
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*Extensive liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds/Deep Jazz Reality) in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1976
Composer and arranger of Hiroshi Suzuki's "Romance" and Jiro Inagaki's "Breeze," Hiromasa Suzuki is a musician who had worked extensively in the Japanese entertainment industry, not only in jazz, but also in pops, cinema, television, and animation music production. This album is a pre-fusion/crossover masterpiece produced by Jiro Inagaki and recorded with talented players such as Shuichi Murakami, Akira Okazawa, and Masayoshi Takanaka.
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Takeo Moriyama - Exchange
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Takeo Moriyama - Watarase
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Takeo Moriyama - Step
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Takeo Moriyama - Smile
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Takeo Moriyama - Good Bye
*Pressed on clear blue vinyl
*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds/Deep Jazz Reality) in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1981
Since the late 1960s, jazz drummer Takeo Moriyama has been a dominant force in the free jazz scene, initially with the Yosuke Yamashita Trio, and more recently, collaborating with the KYOTO JAZZ SEXTET, earning respect from past to present. Recorded in 1980 with his quartet featuring Fumio Itabashi, this album is renowned for being the first to include the emotionally rich Japanese masterpiece "Watarase". Other highlights include the spirited "Exchange" and the beautifully poignant "Goodbye". Each track is a standout, offering a grand-scale performance where tranquility and movement organically intertwine, making it one of the top albums in the history of Japanese jazz.
Takeo Moriyama(Drums)
Yoshio Kuniyasu(Tenor & Soprano Sax)
Fumio Itabashi(Piano)
Hideaki Mochizuki(Bass)
Koichi Matsukaze(Alto & Tenor Sax, Flute)
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*Extensive liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds/Deep Jazz Reality) in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1981
Since the late 1960s, jazz drummer Takeo Moriyama has been a dominant force in the free jazz scene, initially with the Yosuke Yamashita Trio, and more recently, collaborating with the KYOTO JAZZ SEXTET, earning respect from past to present. Recorded in 1980 with his quartet featuring Fumio Itabashi, this album is renowned for being the first to include the emotionally rich Japanese masterpiece "Watarase". Other highlights include the spirited "Exchange" and the beautifully poignant "Goodbye". Each track is a standout, offering a grand-scale performance where tranquility and movement organically intertwine, making it one of the top albums in the history of Japanese jazz.
Takeo Moriyama(Drums)
Yoshio Kuniyasu(Tenor & Soprano Sax)
Fumio Itabashi(Piano)
Hideaki Mochizuki(Bass)
Koichi Matsukaze(Alto & Tenor Sax, Flute)
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Kifu Mitsuhashi - Asadoya Yunta
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Toshiko Yonekawa - Tanchame
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Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu Miyabi 2
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Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu Miyabi 3
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Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu Miyabi 4
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Kiyoshi Yamaya - Nishinjo-bushi/Asadoya Yunta/Tanchame
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Tadaaki Misago and Tokyo Cuban Boys - Tanchame-bushi
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Tadaaki Misago and Tokyo Cuban Boys - Hatoma-bushi
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Minoru Murayama - Asadoya Yunta
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Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu no Sora
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Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu no Matsuri 1
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Kifu Mitsuhashi - Tanchame
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A selection of Jazz/Funk arrangements of folk melodies from Okinawa, Japan's southern islands
A must-have for Asian rare groove fans
Pressed on black vinyl
Japanese pressing with Obi
A compilation of tracks that rearrange Okinawan folk songs into Jazz Funk, crossover, and large ensemble jazz, featuring works by Kiyoshi Yamaya, who was also highlighted in "Diggers Dozen" (BBE) by the Japanese DJ MURO, known as the "King of Diggin," and "Wamono Groove: Shakuhachi & Koto Jazz Funk 1976" (180g). This collection debuts as the latest installment in the "Ryukyu Rare Groove" series, which was originally released in Japan in 2003 to great acclaim.
Tracklist
A1. Kifu Mitsuhashi - Asadoya Yunta
A2. Toshiko Yonekawa - Tanchame
A3. Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu Miyabi 2
A4. Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu Miyabi 3
A5. Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu Miyabi 4
A6. Kiyoshi Yamaya - Nishinjo-bushi/Asadoya Yunta/Tanchame
B1. Tadaaki Misago and Tokyo Cuban Boys - Tanchame-bushi
B2. Tadaaki Misago and Tokyo Cuban Boys - Hatoma-bushi
B3. Minoru Murayama - Asadoya Yunta
B4. Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu no Sora
B5. Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu no Matsuri 1
B6. Kifu Mitsuhashi – Tanchame
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A selection of Jazz/Funk arrangements of folk melodies from Okinawa, Japan's southern islands
A must-have for Asian rare groove fans
Pressed on black vinyl
Japanese pressing with Obi
A compilation of tracks that rearrange Okinawan folk songs into Jazz Funk, crossover, and large ensemble jazz, featuring works by Kiyoshi Yamaya, who was also highlighted in "Diggers Dozen" (BBE) by the Japanese DJ MURO, known as the "King of Diggin," and "Wamono Groove: Shakuhachi & Koto Jazz Funk 1976" (180g). This collection debuts as the latest installment in the "Ryukyu Rare Groove" series, which was originally released in Japan in 2003 to great acclaim.
Tracklist
A1. Kifu Mitsuhashi - Asadoya Yunta
A2. Toshiko Yonekawa - Tanchame
A3. Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu Miyabi 2
A4. Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu Miyabi 3
A5. Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu Miyabi 4
A6. Kiyoshi Yamaya - Nishinjo-bushi/Asadoya Yunta/Tanchame
B1. Tadaaki Misago and Tokyo Cuban Boys - Tanchame-bushi
B2. Tadaaki Misago and Tokyo Cuban Boys - Hatoma-bushi
B3. Minoru Murayama - Asadoya Yunta
B4. Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu no Sora
B5. Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu no Matsuri 1
B6. Kifu Mitsuhashi – Tanchame
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Hiroshi Segawa - Konna Kimochi
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Hiroshi Segawa - Tanoshii Nichiyobi
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Hiroshi Segawa - Naze ni Umarete
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Hiroshi Segawa - Sorede Iihazu Aryashinai
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Hiroshi Segawa - Nagai Yoru
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Hiroshi Segawa - Kutsuzure no Oshaberi
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Hiroshi Segawa - Kimi ga Ita Shiroi Heya
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Hiroshi Segawa - Pierrot
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Hiroshi Segawa - Hana Sake!! Jiisan
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Hiroshi Segawa - Toki wa Nagarete / Sayonara Baby
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Hiroshi Segawa - Kutabireta Kingyo
*Remasterd by Makoto Kubota(ex-Les Rallizes Denudes)
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*Extensive liner notes by Shinichi Ogawa in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1972
While most Japanese bands in the early ’70s were chasing British rock trends, Hiroshi Segawa took a bold, singular path—crafting country rock and Southern rock, sung entirely in Japanese. His masterpiece Pierrot stands as a rare and beautiful outlier, brought to life by a dream team of legendary musicians from Japan’s New Rock scene: Hideki Ishima and Jun Kozuki (Flower Travellin’ Band), Tetsu Yamauchi (Samurai), Yuushin Harada, and Katsuo Ohno (PYG).
Now lovingly reissued with a fresh remaster by Makoto Kubota, this edition also includes the haunting single “Kimi ga Ita Shiroi Heya”, originally released the year after Pierrot. A must-have for fans of Japanese rock history, obscure country rock gems, and boundary-breaking musical vision.
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*Extensive liner notes by Shinichi Ogawa in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1972
While most Japanese bands in the early ’70s were chasing British rock trends, Hiroshi Segawa took a bold, singular path—crafting country rock and Southern rock, sung entirely in Japanese. His masterpiece Pierrot stands as a rare and beautiful outlier, brought to life by a dream team of legendary musicians from Japan’s New Rock scene: Hideki Ishima and Jun Kozuki (Flower Travellin’ Band), Tetsu Yamauchi (Samurai), Yuushin Harada, and Katsuo Ohno (PYG).
Now lovingly reissued with a fresh remaster by Makoto Kubota, this edition also includes the haunting single “Kimi ga Ita Shiroi Heya”, originally released the year after Pierrot. A must-have for fans of Japanese rock history, obscure country rock gems, and boundary-breaking musical vision.
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Yara Families - Shirahama Blues
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Four Sisters - Keibin Tetsudo Bushi
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Yara Families - Bossa Nova Jintoyo
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Mitsuko Sawamura - Hiyamikase
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Rokuro Takayasu - Muruwakaran
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Hop Tones - Uruma-jima
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Teiko Taira - Niima no Shu
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Yara Families - Go Go Chimborah
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Yara Families - Umi Yakara
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Shoukichi Kina & Champloose - Haisai Ojisan
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Katsuo Takayasu - Katemun
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Rinsuke Teruya - Satan Naran Guyashu
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Katsuo Takayasu - Mura Hajishi
14
Yutaka Umisedo - Ryukyu Sanka
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A selection of rare and groovy songs featuring the unique musical scale of Okinawa, Japan's southern islands
A must-have for Asian rare groove fans
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A compilation of rare and unique songs that blend rock and soul grooves with pop songs sung in the traditional scales of Okinawa, a southern island of Japan. It includes 14 tropical groove tracks from notable artists such as the iconic Yara Families, the pioneer of Okinawan folk rock Shokichi Kina, and Mitsuko Sawamura, who transitioned from Okinawa to American musical films.
Tracklist
A1. Yara Families - Shirahama Blues
A2. Four Sisters - Keibin Tetsudo Bushi
A3. Yara Families - Bossa Nova Jintoyo
A4. Mitsuko Sawamura - Hiyamikase
A5. Rokuro Takayasu - Muruwakaran
A6. Hop Tones - Uruma-jima
A7. Teiko Taira - Niima no Shu
B1. Yara Families - Go Go Chimborah
B2. Yara Families - Umi Yakara
B3. Shoukichi Kina & Champloose - Haisai Ojisan
B4. Katsuo Takayasu - Katemun
B5. Rinsuke Teruya - Satan Naran Guyashu
B6. Katsuo Takayasu - Mura Hajishi
B7. Yutaka Umisedo - Ryukyu Sanka
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A selection of rare and groovy songs featuring the unique musical scale of Okinawa, Japan's southern islands
A must-have for Asian rare groove fans
Pressed on black vinyl
Japanese pressing with Obi
A compilation of rare and unique songs that blend rock and soul grooves with pop songs sung in the traditional scales of Okinawa, a southern island of Japan. It includes 14 tropical groove tracks from notable artists such as the iconic Yara Families, the pioneer of Okinawan folk rock Shokichi Kina, and Mitsuko Sawamura, who transitioned from Okinawa to American musical films.
Tracklist
A1. Yara Families - Shirahama Blues
A2. Four Sisters - Keibin Tetsudo Bushi
A3. Yara Families - Bossa Nova Jintoyo
A4. Mitsuko Sawamura - Hiyamikase
A5. Rokuro Takayasu - Muruwakaran
A6. Hop Tones - Uruma-jima
A7. Teiko Taira - Niima no Shu
B1. Yara Families - Go Go Chimborah
B2. Yara Families - Umi Yakara
B3. Shoukichi Kina & Champloose - Haisai Ojisan
B4. Katsuo Takayasu - Katemun
B5. Rinsuke Teruya - Satan Naran Guyashu
B6. Katsuo Takayasu - Mura Hajishi
B7. Yutaka Umisedo - Ryukyu Sanka
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V/A - Kazumi Watanabe - Park Avenue
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V/A - Shigeharu Mukai - Hip Cruiser
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V/A - Kiyoshi Sugimoto - The Island Skyline
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V/A - Soul Media - Memory Lane
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V/A - Spick & Span - Still Love You
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V/A - Hidefumi Toki & Temps - Atsui Yujo
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V/A - Shigeru Suzuki - West Beach Drive
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V/A - Chika Asamoto - Gypsy Moon
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V/A - Toshiyuki Daitoku - Living In A City
Japan Import! Non Retournable.
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*Pressed on black vinyl
*With Obi"
"*Selecting melodious and groovy tracks from the crossover, fusion, and jazz-funk catalog of the Nippon Columbia label.
*Compiled and annotated by Hitoshi Kurimoto(The most popular City Pop influencer in Japan)
*Artwork by Stereo Tennis
"Selecting melodious and groovy crossover, fusion, and jazz-funk tracks from the Nippon Columbia catalog, including its sub-label Better Days, that City Pop fans will love.
The track selection and commentary are curated by Hitoshi Kurimoto, the most popular City Pop influencer in Japan.
This unique selection includes tracks from Soul Media, Hiromasa Suzuki, Kazumi Watanabe, and Kiyoshi Sugimoto, along with previously unreissued gems.
The artwork is designed by Stereo Tennis, known for its popular '80s-inspired graphics.
A must-have for fans of Japanese Jazz and City Pop."
Tracklist:
"Kazumi Watanabe - Park Avenue
Shigeharu Mukai - Hip Cruiser
Kiyoshi Sugimoto - The Island Skyline
Soul Media - Memory Lane
Spick & Span - Still Love You
Hidefumi Toki & Temps - Atsui Yujo
Shigeru Suzuki - West Beach Drive
Chika Asamoto - Gypsy Moon
Toshiyuki Daitoku - Living In A City"
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*Pressed on black vinyl
*With Obi"
"*Selecting melodious and groovy tracks from the crossover, fusion, and jazz-funk catalog of the Nippon Columbia label.
*Compiled and annotated by Hitoshi Kurimoto(The most popular City Pop influencer in Japan)
*Artwork by Stereo Tennis
"Selecting melodious and groovy crossover, fusion, and jazz-funk tracks from the Nippon Columbia catalog, including its sub-label Better Days, that City Pop fans will love.
The track selection and commentary are curated by Hitoshi Kurimoto, the most popular City Pop influencer in Japan.
This unique selection includes tracks from Soul Media, Hiromasa Suzuki, Kazumi Watanabe, and Kiyoshi Sugimoto, along with previously unreissued gems.
The artwork is designed by Stereo Tennis, known for its popular '80s-inspired graphics.
A must-have for fans of Japanese Jazz and City Pop."
Tracklist:
"Kazumi Watanabe - Park Avenue
Shigeharu Mukai - Hip Cruiser
Kiyoshi Sugimoto - The Island Skyline
Soul Media - Memory Lane
Spick & Span - Still Love You
Hidefumi Toki & Temps - Atsui Yujo
Shigeru Suzuki - West Beach Drive
Chika Asamoto - Gypsy Moon
Toshiyuki Daitoku - Living In A City"
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*Pressed on clear pink vinyl
*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds/Deep Jazz Reality) in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1976
Composer and arranger of Hiroshi Suzuki's "Romance" and Jiro Inagaki's "Breeze," Hiromasa Suzuki is a musician who had worked extensively in the Japanese entertainment industry, not only in jazz, but also in pops, cinema, television, and animation music production. This album is a pre-fusion/crossover masterpiece produced by Jiro Inagaki and recorded with talented players such as Shuichi Murakami, Akira Okazawa, and Masayoshi Takanaka.
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*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds/Deep Jazz Reality) in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1976
Composer and arranger of Hiroshi Suzuki's "Romance" and Jiro Inagaki's "Breeze," Hiromasa Suzuki is a musician who had worked extensively in the Japanese entertainment industry, not only in jazz, but also in pops, cinema, television, and animation music production. This album is a pre-fusion/crossover masterpiece produced by Jiro Inagaki and recorded with talented players such as Shuichi Murakami, Akira Okazawa, and Masayoshi Takanaka.
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*Pressed on clear red vinyl
*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds/Deep Jazz Reality) in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1970
A heretical masterpiece with an overwhelming presence in the history of Japanese jazz. Jiro Inagaki was one of the central figures in the development of jazz rock in Japan. Inagaki, who had doubts about the existing jazz music, turned the helm to jazz-rock at once with this album recorded in 1970. From the opening track "The Vamp" to the closing "Head Rock," Inagaki poured all his ideas and passion into this jazz-rock album that leaves no time to exhale.
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*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds/Deep Jazz Reality) in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1970
A heretical masterpiece with an overwhelming presence in the history of Japanese jazz. Jiro Inagaki was one of the central figures in the development of jazz rock in Japan. Inagaki, who had doubts about the existing jazz music, turned the helm to jazz-rock at once with this album recorded in 1970. From the opening track "The Vamp" to the closing "Head Rock," Inagaki poured all his ideas and passion into this jazz-rock album that leaves no time to exhale.
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Wildchild returns with his new BBE released double vinyl & digital album, Child of a Kingsman. Featuring guest artists of the calibre of Keyon Harrold, Aaron Green, Beatslaya, Amber Navran, The Soulyghost, Darus Jones and Nottz amongst its roster of creative contributors, this album is a giant of Hip-Hop, Rhymes and beats that is a must have in any collection of Black Music.
Since returning from his musical hiatus to be a full time father to his son Miles, Jack 'Wildchild' Brown has written and produced a double album of intricate and powerful lyrics laid over tracks that blends Jazz with Neo-Soul and is destined to be a stand-out addition to the global cannon of cross-genre, collaborative blends of rhyme and music.
Wildchild first found his musical home alongside Madlib and DJ Romes in the 90's Hip-Hop band Lootpack and as a band member and solo artist has worked with legends such as Phife Dawg, Common, DJ Scratch and now with the aforementioned Keyon Harrold and other contemporary giants of soul, jazz and Hip-Hop. Wildchild's driving ethos of of uniting cultures through music and dance is absolutely writ large through the 17 track stroke of genius that is Child of a Kingsman.
Child of a Kingsman is released on BBE Music as a double vinyl LP and high quality digital and follows the digital releases of the singles Change For My 2 Cents feat. Keyon Harrold & A-G and the Nottz remixed Season of Kingsmen.
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Wildchild first found his musical home alongside Madlib and DJ Romes in the 90's Hip-Hop band Lootpack and as a band member and solo artist has worked with legends such as Phife Dawg, Common, DJ Scratch and now with the aforementioned Keyon Harrold and other contemporary giants of soul, jazz and Hip-Hop. Wildchild's driving ethos of of uniting cultures through music and dance is absolutely writ large through the 17 track stroke of genius that is Child of a Kingsman.
Child of a Kingsman is released on BBE Music as a double vinyl LP and high quality digital and follows the digital releases of the singles Change For My 2 Cents feat. Keyon Harrold & A-G and the Nottz remixed Season of Kingsmen.
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Life Is Beautiful on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v61RhViqxCQ
Generation;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a75cbdaM4w
Bad Choices:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT7C9dEKpfw
Munyon Canyon;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x09EVRLXTDo
About:
A coast-to-coast celebration of luxury, lessons, and longevity, Life Is Beautiful unites three generational talents at the height of their crafts: Larry June, 2 Chainz, and The Alchemist. Over a collection of Alchemist's warm, soul-soaked loops and refined production, Larry and Chainz trade bars soaked in game, gratitude, and grown-man perspective. It's a record that marries the smooth polish of West Coast cruising with the Southern charm and swagger of Atlanta, all anchored by the smoky jazz textures and dusty drums that only Alchemist can deliver.
Each track feels like a snapshot of abundance-not just in wealth, but in wisdom. Larry coasts with his usual calm confidence, finding beauty in health, hustle, and high-grade habits, while 2 Chainz brings his trademark charisma and wit, dropping gems with the precision of a seasoned vet. Together, they offer a version of success that's intentional and introspective, as much about self-care and staying grounded as it is about stacking wins.
From introspective slow-burners to sunlit bangers, Life Is Beautiful is a rich, unhurried listen that reflects where these three icons are now: comfortable, focused, and fully in their bag. It's a toast to growth, guided by intention-and it sounds damn good on wax.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Collaborative album between 3 nationally established mainstream Hip-Hop artists
- Spiritual successor to Larry June & The Alchemist's highly celebrated 2023 release, The Great Escape
- The Alchemist is a highly sought after physical artists, with virtually all of his pressings selling out and commanding high resale value
- Larry June is a strong physical mover in his own right
- Larry June, 2 Chainz & The Alchemist nominated for BET Award for Best Group
- Larry June, 2 Chainz & The Alchemist performed the title track, "Life Is Beautiful," on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon
- The single, "Life Is Beautiful" is currently being worked at Urban Radio
- The album received numerous playlisting covers from all major DSPs, including Out Of Home Billboard support from Spotify and YouTube
- The album marks 2 Chainz first major release since departing from Def Jam, after 2 decades with the label
- All tracks written and performed by Larry June, 2 Chainz & The Alchemist. All songs produced by The Alchemist
- The album debuted at number 89 on the Billboard 200 & number 15 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart
- Album was supported socially from several notable influential public figures including Lebron James, Tyler The Creator, & The Mayor of Atlanta
- The album cover was used by ESPN to celebrate Steph Curry, a key indicator at how influential and well known Larry June has become not only in his hometown of the Bay Area, but nationally as well
- Several album release events hosted during NBA All-Star Weekend in SF in February 2025
- Singles include "Bad Choices," & "I Been"
- Multiple music videos released
- 1xLP, Standard Jacket, Printed Inner Sleeves, Marketing Sticker
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A1/1. Munyon Canyon
A2/2. Colossal
A3/3. I Been
A4/4. LLC
A5/5. Bad Choices
A6/6. Life Is Beautiful
B1/7. Generation
B2/8. Any Day
B3/9. Epiphany
B4/10. Tru Organics
B5/11. Jean Prouvé
Socials:
Larry June
Twitter: 236.4k followers
IG: 953k followers
FB: 75k followers
YT: 401k subs / 493M+ views
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Life Is Beautiful on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v61RhViqxCQ
Generation;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a75cbdaM4w
Bad Choices:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT7C9dEKpfw
Munyon Canyon;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x09EVRLXTDo
About:
A coast-to-coast celebration of luxury, lessons, and longevity, Life Is Beautiful unites three generational talents at the height of their crafts: Larry June, 2 Chainz, and The Alchemist. Over a collection of Alchemist's warm, soul-soaked loops and refined production, Larry and Chainz trade bars soaked in game, gratitude, and grown-man perspective. It's a record that marries the smooth polish of West Coast cruising with the Southern charm and swagger of Atlanta, all anchored by the smoky jazz textures and dusty drums that only Alchemist can deliver.
Each track feels like a snapshot of abundance-not just in wealth, but in wisdom. Larry coasts with his usual calm confidence, finding beauty in health, hustle, and high-grade habits, while 2 Chainz brings his trademark charisma and wit, dropping gems with the precision of a seasoned vet. Together, they offer a version of success that's intentional and introspective, as much about self-care and staying grounded as it is about stacking wins.
From introspective slow-burners to sunlit bangers, Life Is Beautiful is a rich, unhurried listen that reflects where these three icons are now: comfortable, focused, and fully in their bag. It's a toast to growth, guided by intention-and it sounds damn good on wax.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Collaborative album between 3 nationally established mainstream Hip-Hop artists
- Spiritual successor to Larry June & The Alchemist's highly celebrated 2023 release, The Great Escape
- The Alchemist is a highly sought after physical artists, with virtually all of his pressings selling out and commanding high resale value
- Larry June is a strong physical mover in his own right
- Larry June, 2 Chainz & The Alchemist nominated for BET Award for Best Group
- Larry June, 2 Chainz & The Alchemist performed the title track, "Life Is Beautiful," on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon
- The single, "Life Is Beautiful" is currently being worked at Urban Radio
- The album received numerous playlisting covers from all major DSPs, including Out Of Home Billboard support from Spotify and YouTube
- The album marks 2 Chainz first major release since departing from Def Jam, after 2 decades with the label
- All tracks written and performed by Larry June, 2 Chainz & The Alchemist. All songs produced by The Alchemist
- The album debuted at number 89 on the Billboard 200 & number 15 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart
- Album was supported socially from several notable influential public figures including Lebron James, Tyler The Creator, & The Mayor of Atlanta
- The album cover was used by ESPN to celebrate Steph Curry, a key indicator at how influential and well known Larry June has become not only in his hometown of the Bay Area, but nationally as well
- Several album release events hosted during NBA All-Star Weekend in SF in February 2025
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- Multiple music videos released
- 1xLP, Standard Jacket, Printed Inner Sleeves, Marketing Sticker
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Tracklist:
A1/1. Munyon Canyon
A2/2. Colossal
A3/3. I Been
A4/4. LLC
A5/5. Bad Choices
A6/6. Life Is Beautiful
B1/7. Generation
B2/8. Any Day
B3/9. Epiphany
B4/10. Tru Organics
B5/11. Jean Prouvé
Socials:
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Twitter: 236.4k followers
IG: 953k followers
FB: 75k followers
YT: 401k subs / 493M+ views
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Label:Tuff Kong Records
Cat-No:TKR084
Release-Date:29.08.2025
Genre:HipHop / Beats
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Release-Date:29.08.2025
Genre:HipHop / Beats
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Back in 2016 a talented wordsmith from the Bronx going by the name Mickey Factz teamed up with producer Nottz to release his full-length "The Achievement: Circa '82". The album is an ambitious piece of work that finds Mickey trying to encapsulate all his thoughts in lieu of this very moment, with Nottz serving as the executive producer providing a plethora of landscapes for Mickey to illustrate his stories. Featuring guest appearances by names such as Styles P, Smoke DZA, Phonte, Curren$y, Royce Da 5'9", Skyzoo, Stalley and several others, this deluxe and extended edition also presents a few remixes and unreleased tracks, all packed in a 2LP limited edition vinyl, bringing Mickey's achievements on physical copy for the first time ever.
Tracklisting
A1. Some People (feat. Showtyme)
A2. Masterpiece (feat. Blu)
A3. Treat You Right (feat. Phonte)
A4. I'm Good
B1. Marina (feat. Curren$y, Mack Wilds & Smoke DZA)
B2. Get It
B3. Vs (feat. Styles P)
B4. Wants
C1. 414 Words
C2. The Achievement (feat. Mela Machinko)
C3. The Sermon (feat. Royce Da 5'9")
D1. Vs Remix (feat. Nick Grant)
D2. Other Side (feat. Mela Machinko)
D3. Masterpiece Remix (feat. Pharoahe Monch)
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Back in 2016 a talented wordsmith from the Bronx going by the name Mickey Factz teamed up with producer Nottz to release his full-length "The Achievement: Circa '82". The album is an ambitious piece of work that finds Mickey trying to encapsulate all his thoughts in lieu of this very moment, with Nottz serving as the executive producer providing a plethora of landscapes for Mickey to illustrate his stories. Featuring guest appearances by names such as Styles P, Smoke DZA, Phonte, Curren$y, Royce Da 5'9", Skyzoo, Stalley and several others, this deluxe and extended edition also presents a few remixes and unreleased tracks, all packed in a 2LP limited edition vinyl, bringing Mickey's achievements on physical copy for the first time ever.
Tracklisting
A1. Some People (feat. Showtyme)
A2. Masterpiece (feat. Blu)
A3. Treat You Right (feat. Phonte)
A4. I'm Good
B1. Marina (feat. Curren$y, Mack Wilds & Smoke DZA)
B2. Get It
B3. Vs (feat. Styles P)
B4. Wants
C1. 414 Words
C2. The Achievement (feat. Mela Machinko)
C3. The Sermon (feat. Royce Da 5'9")
D1. Vs Remix (feat. Nick Grant)
D2. Other Side (feat. Mela Machinko)
D3. Masterpiece Remix (feat. Pharoahe Monch)
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Cat-No:TKR087COL
Release-Date:29.08.2025
Genre:HipHop / Beats
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Label:Tuff Kong Records
Cat-No:TKR087COL
Release-Date:29.08.2025
Genre:HipHop / Beats
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Captain Planet - Queen of Thunder
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Captain Planet - Canta el Agua
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Tetsu Yamauchi - Wiki Wiki
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Tetsu Yamauchi - Alexander Stone
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Tetsu Yamauchi - First Time
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Tetsu Yamauchi - Why
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Tetsu Yamauchi - Dad & Mom
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*Remasterd by Makoto Kubota(ex-Les Rallizes Denudes)
*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Shinichi Ogawa in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1972
After his work with Miki Curtis & Samurai and just after joining the British rock band Free, Tetsu Yamauchi recorded his first solo album during a brief return to Japan in 1972.
This remarkable record is packed with standout tracks: the razor-sharp guitar riffs of “Wiki Wiki,” the groovy funk-rock vibes of “First Time,” “How To Cook,” and “Orange Dog,” and the sultry, melancholic vocals of Eleanor on “Alexander Stone,” “Why,” and “Baby Blue.”
Now beautifully reissued and remastered by Makoto Kubota, this hidden gem is a must-listen for fans of early ’70s Japanese rock.
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*Housed in a gatefold jacket
*With obi
*Extensive liner notes by Shinichi Ogawa in Japanese and English translation
*Originally released in 1972
After his work with Miki Curtis & Samurai and just after joining the British rock band Free, Tetsu Yamauchi recorded his first solo album during a brief return to Japan in 1972.
This remarkable record is packed with standout tracks: the razor-sharp guitar riffs of “Wiki Wiki,” the groovy funk-rock vibes of “First Time,” “How To Cook,” and “Orange Dog,” and the sultry, melancholic vocals of Eleanor on “Alexander Stone,” “Why,” and “Baby Blue.”
Now beautifully reissued and remastered by Makoto Kubota, this hidden gem is a must-listen for fans of early ’70s Japanese rock.
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Mike Ledonne Groover Quartet Plus Gospel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
Jazz Room Head Honcho Paul Murphy kept hearing all these fab versions of some of his favourite tunes. He couldn't release them all, a year is just not long enough so it was time to put together the first Jazz Room Records Compilation, entitled JAZZ ROOM PRESENTS: COVERS. Snappy & to the point. Some exclusives and first time Vinyl releases on this Double Vinyl album, ranging from the Psychedelic Jazz Fusion of Helsinki Collective "Saimaa" with their epic LIVE version of the Deodato Classic "Super Strut" to the Japanese Shibuya Jazz Artistry of Quasimode with a Jazzy take on the Galaxy2Galaxy 90's Techno Floor Filler. Jazz meets Dub in the "Slowly" produced "Riot In Lagos" and some finger snapping Cool New York Vibes on Giacomo Gates Hip To The Trip version of Gil Scott-Heron's "Is That Jazz". There's even a Gospel meets Soul Jazz tribute to Simon and Garfunkel. Oh yeah. Did we say there's a Chip Wickham exclusive too? Louie Vega says: "This is an Awesome Compilation!
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Germany
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Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Lead The Way
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Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Purple Afternoon
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Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Kepra
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Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Morning Prayer
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Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Now
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Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Solstice
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Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Midnight
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Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Sri Neroti
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Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Heaven And Earth
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Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Synapsis
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Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Royalty
“We started with the principle – the cosmic idea that we were taught by our father from a very young age – that the stars and planets make a sound, that deep in outer space there is audible harmony.”
With its cathedral-like, richly resonant acoustics, the new HBE album is a brilliant expression of this interplanetary principle. The album is by turns urgent and contemplative, funky and reflective, varied in its textures; but entirely of one piece. Underpinned by concepts of our earth’s place in the cosmos, held in place by meditation, swirling with notions of history, science, theology, ancestry, there is a rich conceptual brew here. But always, what talks loudest is the music. The album rings with what back in the 1950s the jazz critic Whitney Balliet called “the sound of surprise”. At a time when the phrase Spiritual Jazz threatens in some quarters to become a tired cliche, this is a record that makes you believe again in the genre’s validity.
Talking to Cid, one of the Ensemble’s two trombonists, one phrase recurs: “back to the beginning”. “We wanted to go back to the beginning, when we were kids, real young, and our father would wake us up at 5 AM to practice for two hours before breakfast.” One outcome – initially unplanned but subsequently embraced – is that unlike their two previous albums on Honest Jon’s, this is an album without a drummer. “When we started, as Wolf Pack, just brothers on the street with our horns, there wasn’t a kit in sight.” Book Of Sound retains plenty of rhythmic heft, but the absence of a drummer opens up space for a notably varied instrumental palette. Acoustic guitar, piccolo, synthesiser, alto sax – none of them typical HBE Instruments – all have their place on the album. Most striking perhaps are the vocal lines that thread through the album and give it a palpable warmth. “In Wolf Pack, we rapped and played, this time we took it a step further.”
Sessions were recorded in Brooklyn and Chicago, and brilliantly mixed at Abel Garibaldi’s studio in the Loop (“Abel was like a musician on this record”), and it’s the Hypnotic’s hometown that permeates. For Cid this is a deeply Chicago record: “it’s got the vibe of the lake, the vibe of the prairies opening up to the west”. It also has the vibe of those Sun Ra Arkestra albums recorded in Chicago in the 1950s, and – of course - the Phil Cohran albums from the 1960s.
It’s Phil Cohran (the father of all seven members of the Ensemble and their first teacher, and not just in music) who is the album’s guiding spirit. For Cid it’s a major regret that, in the months before their father’s death early in 2017, Phil was not well enough to play on the album. “He loved the whole idea, and we had the perfect place for his zither”. But Book Of Sound is a magnificent testament to their Cohran legacy. “You know, it’s tough trying to satisfy everybody with our music. It’s hard enough satisfying ourselves, let alone the jazz scene, the hip hop guys, what have you. With this album we just dropped all that as a consideration, and tuned into deeper principles.”’
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With its cathedral-like, richly resonant acoustics, the new HBE album is a brilliant expression of this interplanetary principle. The album is by turns urgent and contemplative, funky and reflective, varied in its textures; but entirely of one piece. Underpinned by concepts of our earth’s place in the cosmos, held in place by meditation, swirling with notions of history, science, theology, ancestry, there is a rich conceptual brew here. But always, what talks loudest is the music. The album rings with what back in the 1950s the jazz critic Whitney Balliet called “the sound of surprise”. At a time when the phrase Spiritual Jazz threatens in some quarters to become a tired cliche, this is a record that makes you believe again in the genre’s validity.
Talking to Cid, one of the Ensemble’s two trombonists, one phrase recurs: “back to the beginning”. “We wanted to go back to the beginning, when we were kids, real young, and our father would wake us up at 5 AM to practice for two hours before breakfast.” One outcome – initially unplanned but subsequently embraced – is that unlike their two previous albums on Honest Jon’s, this is an album without a drummer. “When we started, as Wolf Pack, just brothers on the street with our horns, there wasn’t a kit in sight.” Book Of Sound retains plenty of rhythmic heft, but the absence of a drummer opens up space for a notably varied instrumental palette. Acoustic guitar, piccolo, synthesiser, alto sax – none of them typical HBE Instruments – all have their place on the album. Most striking perhaps are the vocal lines that thread through the album and give it a palpable warmth. “In Wolf Pack, we rapped and played, this time we took it a step further.”
Sessions were recorded in Brooklyn and Chicago, and brilliantly mixed at Abel Garibaldi’s studio in the Loop (“Abel was like a musician on this record”), and it’s the Hypnotic’s hometown that permeates. For Cid this is a deeply Chicago record: “it’s got the vibe of the lake, the vibe of the prairies opening up to the west”. It also has the vibe of those Sun Ra Arkestra albums recorded in Chicago in the 1950s, and – of course - the Phil Cohran albums from the 1960s.
It’s Phil Cohran (the father of all seven members of the Ensemble and their first teacher, and not just in music) who is the album’s guiding spirit. For Cid it’s a major regret that, in the months before their father’s death early in 2017, Phil was not well enough to play on the album. “He loved the whole idea, and we had the perfect place for his zither”. But Book Of Sound is a magnificent testament to their Cohran legacy. “You know, it’s tough trying to satisfy everybody with our music. It’s hard enough satisfying ourselves, let alone the jazz scene, the hip hop guys, what have you. With this album we just dropped all that as a consideration, and tuned into deeper principles.”’
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JON GRAVY - Smash
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JON GRAVY - Promise
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JON GRAVY - Mercy
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JON GRAVY - Clouds
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JON GRAVY - Opaque
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JON GRAVY - Know
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JON GRAVY - Soar
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JON GRAVY - Retina
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GENRE/S: GENRE/S: Electronica/ UK Garage / Future Garage
TRACKLISTS:
A1 Jon Gravy - Smash (2:25) ISRC: AT-JA5-25-00506
A2 Jon Gravy - Promise (2:50) ISRC: AT-JA5-25-00503
A3 Jon Gravy - Mercy (3:15) ISRC: AT-JA5-25-00504
A4 Jon Gravy - Clouds (3:14) ISRC: AT-JA5-25-00502
B1 Jon Gravy - Opaque (3:40) ISRC: AT-JA5-25-00505
B2 Jon Gravy - Know (2:47) ISRC: AT-JA5-25-00507
B3 Jon Gravy - Soar (2:49) ISRC: AT-JA5-25-00501
B4 Jon Gravy - Retina (4:08) ISRC: AT-JA5-25-00508
SHORT INFO:
Opaque—a collection of eight tracks that delves deep into the layered, introspective nature of being. Marked by atmospheric textures, warm grooves, and emotionally rich soundscapes, Opaque is arguably Jon Gravy’s most honest and personal work to date. The album drifts between subtle melancholy and moments of light, inviting listeners into a space of quiet reflection and sonic depth.
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GENRE/S: GENRE/S: Electronica/ UK Garage / Future Garage
TRACKLISTS:
A1 Jon Gravy - Smash (2:25) ISRC: AT-JA5-25-00506
A2 Jon Gravy - Promise (2:50) ISRC: AT-JA5-25-00503
A3 Jon Gravy - Mercy (3:15) ISRC: AT-JA5-25-00504
A4 Jon Gravy - Clouds (3:14) ISRC: AT-JA5-25-00502
B1 Jon Gravy - Opaque (3:40) ISRC: AT-JA5-25-00505
B2 Jon Gravy - Know (2:47) ISRC: AT-JA5-25-00507
B3 Jon Gravy - Soar (2:49) ISRC: AT-JA5-25-00501
B4 Jon Gravy - Retina (4:08) ISRC: AT-JA5-25-00508
SHORT INFO:
Opaque—a collection of eight tracks that delves deep into the layered, introspective nature of being. Marked by atmospheric textures, warm grooves, and emotionally rich soundscapes, Opaque is arguably Jon Gravy’s most honest and personal work to date. The album drifts between subtle melancholy and moments of light, inviting listeners into a space of quiet reflection and sonic depth.
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Eddy & His Kombit Band - Lagué Yo
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Pascal Latour & Frederic Caracas - Lagué Yo
ATANGANA RECORDS PRESENTS: A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH TIME! :
Dive into our latest release, a tribute to the vibrant spirit of Guadeloupean music. This track, born from the improvisational magic of the '70s, weaves together the legacies of the Latour brothers and the soulful essence of jazz. With a rich history of collaboration and creativity, we honor the past while breathing new life into cherished melodies. Experience the rhythm, feel the memories, and let the good vibes flow. Play it loud!
TRACKLIST:
A1. Eddy Latour & His Kombit Band / Lagué Yo
A2. Pascal Latour & Frederic Caracas / Lagué Yo
B1. Pascal Latour & Frederic Caracas / Déni Shaïn Banger
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Dive into our latest release, a tribute to the vibrant spirit of Guadeloupean music. This track, born from the improvisational magic of the '70s, weaves together the legacies of the Latour brothers and the soulful essence of jazz. With a rich history of collaboration and creativity, we honor the past while breathing new life into cherished melodies. Experience the rhythm, feel the memories, and let the good vibes flow. Play it loud!
TRACKLIST:
A1. Eddy Latour & His Kombit Band / Lagué Yo
A2. Pascal Latour & Frederic Caracas / Lagué Yo
B1. Pascal Latour & Frederic Caracas / Déni Shaïn Banger
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DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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