(Drum n Bass) [3хLP] [1/5.6] Makoto – Tomodachi Sessions - 2019, DSD 128 (tracks)

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, MC Conrad, Pola & Bryson, Degs, Karina Ramage 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. Makoto can be found at a number of events and festivals this summer, including Hospitality In The Park 2019, Sun & Bass, Liquicity, Standon Calling, and more.
The album will be available on a 3x12” royal-red vinyl, CD, digital and streaming platforms.

Так вышло, что музыка артистов Good Looking стала первой электронной, которая мне понравилась. Это был 2002 год и Прогрешн сессшн 7(LTJ Bukem feat. MC Conrad / Progression Sessions 7 - Japan Live 2002).
В том же году я попал в только что открывшийся второй раз клуб Тоннель и открыл для себя электронную сцену Спб.
Макото же узнал позже по отдельным трекам и уже плотно по восьмому Продюсеру (сборнику от ГЛО с треками одного продюсера лейбла), его привозил Респект 1.05.2005 в Деревянный Театр "PROGRESSION SESSIONS", Dj MAKOTO & MC Deeizm.
Позже Макото привозили в Спб 5 июня 2017 в Мозаик
Гуд Лукинг больше не выпускает релизов(Human Elements» 2003 года и «Believe In My Soul» 2007), но Макото время от времени выпускал качественные треки на разных лейблах, в том числе своем Human Elements альбом Souled Out.
Вышедший в 2019 году альбом Tomodachi Sessions отличается отсутсвием проходных треков. Такое впечатление, что Макото физически халтуру писать не способен.
Всем любителям Гуд Лукин саунда слушать без соменений.
Studio albums
2003: Human Elements
2007: Believe In My Soul
2011: Souled Out
2015: Aquarian Dreams
2017: Salvation
2019: Tomodachi Sessions
Selected compilation albums
2000: LTJ Bukem Featuring MC Conrad & DRS / Makoto Progression Sessions 5
2011: Something We Can Do
Selected singles and EPs
1998: Down Angel / EchoVox (Positive Machine Soul Mix)
1998: Wave / Jupiters Field (12")
1999: Enterprise / Sweet Changes
1999: Far East / Butterfly
2000: Situations EP
2000: Situations EP
2001: Takkyu Ishino Feat. Tabito Nanao* / Makoto Feat. Lori Fine ラストシーン / You're Divine (Edit) (12")
2001: Cascade (4) / JLaze / Makoto Mysteries / Trapezoid / Blackberry Jam / Voices (2x12")
2001: You're Divine (12")
2001: Blackberry Jam / Voices (12")
2002: Musical Message EP
2003: My Soul
2003: Time 2003
2004: Laroque / Makoto Sublime Intervention / What To Do (12", Single, Promo)
2004: Joy EP Plate 1
2005: MC Conrad & Makoto Golden Girl
2007: Sonic & Makoto Tearing Soul / Lovesong
2007: Greg Packer & Makoto Pleasure / Science Fiction
2007: Makoto & Specialist (4) Pachinko / A Different Story
2007: Hurinkazan (12")
2007: Eastern Dub Pt.2 (12")
2008: Zinc* & Makoto / Makoto & Deeizm Fade Away / Monotonik
2009: Makato* / Greg Packer & Muller Music In Me (Greg Packer Remix) / Kat Magnit
2009: Nik Weston Presents Makoto & Kez Ym Featuring Takumi Kaneko From Cro Magnon* Chameleon (12", Ltd, 180)
2009: A Sides* & Makoto Spacetrain / The Final Fugutive (12")
2009: Sentimental Moods / And I Love Her (12")
2011: Tower Of Love / Keep Me Down (12")
2011: DJ Marky & Makoto / Makoto Aquarius / Good Old Days (12")
2016: YGMYC
MAKOTO for Hospitality In The Park 2019 at https://www.facebook.com/mcconradofficial/videos/2608439959207665/
Надеюсь, они приедут в РФ именно вдвоем (Макото+Конрад). Если уж не с жадным Букемом, так с Макотой. right about now...