Inspiration is as endless as the Space & Ocean.
This album is dedicated to some people that changed my way of thinking

All tracks written by J.Lamotta すずめ
Except #2: Lyrics by Sun Ra / Music by J.Lamotta 

Produced by J.Lamotta すずめ

Mixing & Mastering by Vernon D.Hill (Recordingloft, Berlin)

Artwork by Yoshitaka Kawaida

Special thanks to Rahsaan Asiko Tom

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https://lamottajay.bandcamp.com/releases

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Playing with Dilla's beats is just another way for me to practice and improvise, guess I'm not the only one doing that.
 
There's no losin' game when playin' with Love 
that's what I've learned from you, Dilla.
 
Blessing

1. What's up (Detroit 98)
2. I believe in a love Supreme (Let me be the one)
3. What a color (Colors of you)

Art Work by J.Lamotta Suzume

About Love #1 (Dilla Tribute)

Grains of sand EP - 

I had a vision to release an EP in a month. 
Not in a rush, just because I felt inspired in my journey and lately found passion to share raw feelings. 

All the tracks were written and recorded at Chilin’ Straße studio in Berlin over the last weeks, but the artwork was made as a sketch to another album during the previous winter. 

I would like to dedicate this album to my nephew who was born two weeks ago. 

Speaking of new music, in few days I’m going to drop another album called “Better now” which is a beautiful collaboration with Q3000. Stay tuned! 

All tracks written by J.Lamotta すずめ 
Except #2: Instrumental Beat by J Dilla 

Production & Artwork by J.Lamotta すずめ 

Released September 2016 at Århus, Denmark

Bandcamp-
https://lamottajay.bandcamp.com/

Advice

Grains of sand EP - 
Live version at the studio - https://youtu.be/6igJxtJim-4

I had a vision to release an EP in a month. 
Not in a rush, just because I felt inspired in my journey and lately found passion to share raw feelings. 

All the tracks were written and recorded at Chilin’ Straße studio in Berlin over the last weeks, but the artwork was made as a sketch to another album during the previous winter. 

I would like to dedicate this album to my nephew who was born two weeks ago. 

Track list-

1.Advice 
2.Wanna get know you (Instrumental beat by J Dilla)
3.Cuba style (Feat Franki D)
4.Where’s the sun in Berlin
5.That’s All (Feat Kromanteng)
6.Adamaya

Speaking of new music, in few days I’m going to drop another album called “Better now” which is a beautiful collaboration with Q3000. Stay tuned! 

All tracks written by J.Lamotta すずめ 
Except #2: Instrumental Beat by J Dilla 

Production & Artwork by J.Lamotta すずめ 

Released September 2016 at Århus, Denmark

Bandcamp-
https://lamottajay.bandcamp.com/

Wanna getta know you

"State of being" EP has four chapters which recorded and filmed live at the studio in Berlin.

Check out the bigger picture - 
Band camp - lamottajay.bandcamp.com

SE LOVE from our Live Session at The Famous Gold Studio, Berlin
You can watch the video here-
(https://youtu.be/lARZx4xL55s)
Music, production and artwork  by J.Lamotta すずめ 
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Q3000
Video directed by Jasper Sala

Members -
J.Lamotta すずめ - Vocalist, Ukulele  
Aloo Chandra - Background singing 
Natalie Greffel - Background singing  & percussion 
Doron Segal - Keyboard 
Martin Buhl Staunstrup - Bass
Pier Ciaccio - Drums

"The Creator has done a fantastic job and now we're here. 
It is for you and me to see how to manage this, how to keep this world, in what condition would all of us enjoy the best, It's something that we have to look at". (Sadhguru)

Se Love (Live) with The Dizzy Sparrow

As time goes on I realize how real this love is, Dilla
I wanted to release another chapter, and this time I brought my homies to celebrate your bday

About Love #2 was released as part of the tribute to J Dilla. 
Watch the rest of the tribute here (live session with The Dizzy Sparrow):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6igJxtJim-4

About Love #2 -
1. Everytime feat. Franki.D (Trombone) -  from Yancey Boys, Illa J
2. One - "Trashy" from Vol.2 Vintage
3. Do your thing feat. R.A.H. - "Flyyyyy" from Vol.1: Unreleased
4. Get dis money remix by Q3000 - from Fantastic Vol.2, Slum Village
5. Clarity remix by SÅLA- "Kamaal" from Vol.2 Vintage

Mix & Art Work by J.Lamotta すずめ

About Love #2 (Dilla tribute)

"State of being" EP has four chapters which recorded and filmed live at the studio in Berlin.

Check out the bigger picture - 
Band camp - lamottajay.bandcamp.com

"Wanna get to know you" from our Live Session at The Famous Gold Studio, Berlin
You can watch the video here-
(youtu.be/6igJxtJim-4)

Music, production and artwork  by J.Lamotta すずめ 
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Q3000
Video directed by Jasper Sala

Members -
J.Lamotta すずめ - Vocalist
Aloo Chandra - Background singing 
Natalie Greffel - Background singing & percussion 
Doron Segal - Keyboard 
Martin Buhl Staunstrup - Bass
Pier Ciaccio - Drums

First concert March 9th, Berlin-
www.facebook.com/events/259242694497967/

Wanna getta know ya (Live) with The Dizzy Sparrow

Towards Dilla's bday, I'm back with the 3rd edition of the "About Love" series, which is my yearly tribute for him (this time written in Australia!)
Thank you for all the inspiration that you are giving me, Dilla. Your music never die!

Hope you enjoy it,
J.Lamotta Suzume

Track list-
1.Slum village - Climax - (Fantastic, Vol. 2)
2. Beat number 11   - from "The king of beats" release  
3. Beat number 16  - from "The king of beats" release
4. Beat number 32 - from "The king of beats" release
5.Soul vibe - Unknown album

All beats written by J Dilla
Lyrics, melodies trumpet and artwork by J.Lamotta Suzume
Trombone (beat number 2) by Frankiy.D

About Love #3 (Dilla tribute)

Ulai (Maybe) is a bonus track which got released exclusively via P.VINE  (Tokyo) as part of my new album "Suzume".

Stream "Suzume" on your favorite platform-
https://jlamotta.lnk.to/Suzume

Music & Production by J.Lamotta Suzume
Mix by Q3000
Master by Roskow Kretschmann

I would like to dedicate "Ulai" to the culture department of the Israeli embassy in Tokyo. Arigato Gozaimstu for your support.

Ulai (Maybe)/ Japan Bonus Track

Guess what? It's Dilla's bday again and I'm so excited to share with you my 4th edition of what turns out to be an annual tradition. As always, paying a tribute to Dilla is easy and fun but also challenging at the same time, because his music is so inspiring and my musings wake up with the first note being played, but the challenge lies exactly in the same spot: what can I possibly add to such rounded and soulful music? the conclusion is usually similar every single time; just play WITH Dilla, rather than use him. So every year just before this special day, I'm sitting in my room and he is there, showing me this cool drum sound he just sampled or this warm beat, and he's asking me: Lamotta, would you mind recording a verse over that? and so I did. Happy Birthday!

Tracklist-
1. Hustle - taken from " Fantastic, Vol. 2 " (Slum Village)
2. Track 16 - taken from "Another Batch "  
3. Unknown name - Unreleased 1996 Beat Tapes

Talking about Dilla -
*House Shoes
*Robert Glasper

About Love #4 (Dilla tribute)

Right before I change direction I would like to share this raw dedication to one of my favourite piano players called Mal Waldron. This tune was meant to take part on my latest album "Suzume" but didn't make it in the end.  The sample was taken from his record "Mingus Lives" which arrived to my place accidentally from an unknown sender. Who was it? thank you for this amazing gift.

Designer - Susi Hinz
Photographer - Helen Hecker

Nobody knows / A tribute for Mal Waldron

Hope so is the 2nd single from the upcoming EP called Brand New Choice. 
BNC to be dropped on June 26th via Jakarta Record.

Link here-
 https://jlamotta.lnk.to/BrandNewChoice
https://jakartarecords-label.bandcamp.com/album/brand-new-choice

J.Lamotta - Hope so (Taken from BNC; out on June 26th, 2020)

Brand New Choice EP out on June 26th

 https://jlamotta.lnk.to/BrandNewChoice 

www.jlamotta.de
@jakarta-records

Booking-
booking.jlamotta@gmail.com

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