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General Info
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Genre: Drum & Bass / Nu-Jazz / Soul
Location Tokyo, ??
Profile Views: 414341
Last Login: 12/17/2011
Member Since 2/16/2006
Website http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3Lmh1bWFuZWxlbWVudHMuanA=
Record Label Human Elements
Type of Label Indie
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Bio
Based in Tokyo, Makoto Shimizu, better known as simply. Makoto, is Japan's chief Drum & Bass ambassador. After completing an Acoustic Engineering major at Nippon University, Makoto first signed with LTJ Bukem's legendary. Good Looking Records back in 1999. Since then he has gone from strength to strength, releasing a long string of quality music in the form of singles and EP's, but also on the famous. 'Earth' and .'Progression Sessions' compilation albums. 2003 saw the release of his much anticipated debut album. 'Human Elements'..this album was widely praised as the transition of 70's Soul into the 21st century. also."Progression Sessions Japan Live 2003" with Deeizm, recorded live from Space Lab Yellow in Tokyo was an absolute gem. Makoto is now ready to spread his wings. With both remixes and original music already out or set for release on labels such as Innerground, Creative Source, Hospital, Liquid V and Bingo as well as a second album. 'Believe In My Soul' ..has been released on Good Looking in 2007, the future is looking bright for the Tokyo native. As for deejaying, Makoto, together with Deeizm MC has travelled across the world (the U.K., Europe, America, Brazil, Australia, Asia and Japan are just some of the places they have visited) and has become one of the most sought-after deejays on the Drum&Bass circuit.Makoto's sets are characterised by the same jazzed-out and soulful music that he is known for as a producer. -
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Influences
70's Jazz & soul music like Marvin Gaye, Leroy Hutson, Curtis Mayfiled, Stevie Wonder........ Too many to mention. -
Sounds Like
Musical, jazz & soul inspired drum and bass & bass music.
Makoto "Souled Out"
Label: Human Elements / Selective Records
CatNo: HE002CD
Release Date: 10th October 2011 (Japan : 2011-10-05)
Formats: CD / Digital Download
‘Souled Out’ is a collection of various genres and styles, high-lighting Makoto’s incredible diversity and skill. ‘Souled Out' explores the genres he loves while showcasing his flair as a modern drum&bass artist in an accessible and contemporary way.
Makoto 待望の3rdアルバム。
1. Prelude
2. Magic Hour
4. Girl I'm Running Back 2 U feat. Christian Urich
6. In Between
7. Hi-Tech (Interlude)
9. Turning Points
11. Bubbles
12. You've Got Sumptin' feat. Paul Randolph
13. Flight Time feat. Root Soul
14. Travel (Interlude)
15. Room Enough feat. Cleveland Watkiss
16. Tower Of Love feta. Paul Randolph (Bun Remix) *
17. Untold feat. Deeizm (Jabberloop Remix) *
17. Untold feat. Deeizm (Jabberloop Remix) *
*Japanese Bonus Track
For more info: Click here
詳しくはこちら。


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10 of 3295MoreHi man, thank you for add. We love your amazing music !!!!
Big up from Czech republic :-))))))
YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!
love from Dhaka.
Sweet music as always
Nice picture :)
Untold w/DEEZIM is one of your best uploads of all time!
Hello Makoto! Thanks for the add!

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Have a good one : )
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Hi!
Thanks for your friendship ;-)
Greetings from PARIS
Jean-Philippe