Drum & Bass
Tomodachi Sessions
Hospital RecordsNHS362LP
Drum & Bass
3x12"
£19.99 (£23.99 incl. VAT)
As one of the founders of Japan’s drum & bass culture, Makoto is a man who
needs little introduction. On his sixth studio album, ‘Tomodachi Sessions’,
he presents 15-tracks of exquisite, sun-drenched drum & bass soul.
Each and every track is a collaboration with a close friend, that has played a
part in his twenty-year career, with the likes of DJ Marky, S.P.Y, Bop, MCConrad,
Pola & Bryson, Degs, Urbandawn, Whiney and more. The uplifting summer number,
‘Shine On Through’ is a collaboration with the young breakthrough producer
Mountain from Osaka, Japan. Makoto’s signature sound is brought into 2019,
soaked in a warm rolling bassline, energetic synths and topped off with vocals
from the outstanding singer/songwriter Karina Ramage.
The instrumental masterpiece ‘Kosa’ features Med School’s orchestral maverick
Keeno and is the perfect combination of powerful soul, epic strings and dynamic
drumwork. ‘Morning Sunrise’, is a majestic dose of drum & bass and is the team
effort of Makoto, Danny Wheeler and G Force. It also brings in the vocal powerhouse
Blu James, also known from the Basement Jaxx classic ‘Red Alert’. Having gained
respect for the quality of his music since the days of LTJ Bukem’s Good Looking
Records, Makoto has gone from strength to strength with an impressive
discography that includes seminal classics like ‘Golden Girl’ ft. MC Conrad.