Havent heard this sample since 97', Love what you did wid it

Buy or stream 'Spread Love / Contact' here: https://www.Makoto.lnk.to/SpreadLoveso

Drum & bass doesn’t get more soulful than when Makoto is at the controls, and he’s upped the bar yet again with his highly anticipated ‘Spread Love (feat. Pete Simpson)’ cover, which is finally seeing the light of day alongside the B-side and atmospheric masterpiece ‘Contact’. Hailing legendary status as a founding member of the drum & bass culture in his home city of Tokyo, Japan, Hospital Records proudly present the latest hit release from Makoto.

Written by Garry Glenn and originally performed by Al Hudson & The Soul Partners in the 1970s, Lenny Fontana then covered the upbeat classic in 1999 and introduced it to the world of dance music with his house rendition. The infamous Nu:Tone remix came in 2010, and eleven years later Makoto and Pete Simpson have stepped up to offer their euphoric cover as they beautifully tie together all of the aforementioned versions into a feel-good future classic that will send ripples throughout the drum & bass community for generations to come. With a complete recreation of the entire instrumentation including freshly recorded strings, guitars, backing vocals and Pete Simpson tearing up the lead vocal, Makoto’s 2021 version is a truly phenomenal body of work which has been crafted with the utmost precision and delicacy. This release comes armed with both the original and extended versions.

Ethereal in vibe and floaty in nature, ‘Contact’ is the musical embodiment which portrays Makoto’s unfathomed ability to weave together an array of sounds and styles that lay together perfectly. Transfixing bongo loops, old-school rave inspired vocal cuts and pads so uplifting they’ll transport you to cloud nine are infused amongst splashy amen breaks and a sinister modulated reese bassline. 

With ‘Spread Love’ already garnering support from pinnacle figures including DJ Marky and Nu:Tone, Makoto’s contribution to the world of drum & bass is second to none. The caliber of his music has turned the heads of tastemakers since the days of LTJ Bukem’s Good Looking Records, not forgetting to mention the output of his very own Human Elements imprint. With a discography packed with countless liquid-soul classics including ‘Golden Girl’ featuring MC Conrad as well as two albums under his belt on Hospital, ‘Spread Love / Contact’ is a stellar addition to Makoto’s flawless discography. 


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Spread Love / Contact

Spread Love (feat. Pete Simpson)

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Makoto - Spread Love (feat. Pete Simpson)

Flying Lotus - Tea Leaf Dancers (Marky & SPY Remix)

The debut album from Tokyo Prose 'Presence' is now available for pre-order with instant download of the album sampler tracks:
iTunes ➜ bit.ly/ITpresence
Bandcamp ➜ bit.ly/BCpresence
CD ➜ bit.ly/Presecncecd
Vinyl Sampler 12" ➜ bit.ly/TPsampler
Vinyl Album 2x12" ➜ bit.ly/Presenceep

‘Presence’ features dazzling solo works as well as a stellar ensemble of collaborative artists that includes Lenzman, Synkro, LSB, DRS, Riya, Fox & more.

‘Presence’ perfectly encapsulates the soulful, emotive vibrancy of the Tokyo Prose sound, now fully formed and refined. It is a sound that has captivated people across the globe since the ‘Introducing Tokyo Prose’ EP in 2011 and one that has left them clamouring for more with each release since.

'Presence' is to be released 04/08/14 on Vinyl, CD & Digital via Samurai’s new worldwide distribution partners INGrooves & Republic of Music

1.	16 Bar Cycles (with Christoph el Truento) 
2.	Won’t Let Me Go (with Lenzman and Fox)
3.	Sunsets (with LSB & DRS) 
4.	Ventura
5.	Waiting On (with Riya) 
6.	See Through Love 
7.	Kidman (with Zoë Klinck)
8.	Common Ground (with Synkro)
9.	Fragmented You (with Milton)
10.	All Things 
11.	Covet
12.	Small Gains 
13.	Dance With You

16 Bar Cycles (with Christoph El Truento)

why does life have to be so hard?

Dave Owen - Our Little Secret Feat. Dorsh (Satl And Skeletone RMX) V2

Packer & Rhodes - Broken Soul (Makoto Edit)

Long awaited "Searchin'" is available to download today on our Bandcamp page and iTunes, also you can Pre-Order the album  "Aquarian Dreams" which will be out on 13th July 2015 (29th June on Bandcamp) 

iTunes : https://goo.gl/YVsI1t
Bandcamp : https://goo.gl/wGqO52

More info: http://www.asides-makoto.com


A Sides & Makoto - Searchin' (Available to download today)

We are happy to announce that the new album A Sides & Makoto ‪"‎Aquarian Dreams‬" will be fully released on 13th July 2015. We can also confirm a deluxe version exclusively released on Bandcamp on 29th June 2015.

iTunes : goo.gl/YVsI1t
Bandcamp : goo.gl/wGqO52
Vinyl Fundraiser : https://qrates.com/artists/easternelements/items/10684

Check our new website : www.asides-makoto.com

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A Sides & Makoto - Jupiter feat. Robert Manos

Conversations ft. Kevin King on the BBC

Our friends at Soul Trader Records have had an incredible year and have become one of the most exciting new labels on the scene.

To celebrate their 1st birthday they're releases 'Year Of Soul Vol 1' which is a 22 track journey in to the label which features some of their biggest tunes along with brand new tunes.

One of those new tunes is this slice of liquid perfection from New York's Dave Owen. Sit back and enjoy this one...

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PREMIERE: Dave Owen - Jukin N Jivin (Ft. Impression & Anita Magenta)

commix - emily's smile (orginal mix)

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UK, Europe / AU & NZ : chrism@clinictalent.com
USA / Canada : emily@cybergrooveprod.com
Japan / Asia : info@humanelements.jp

Any other requires : info@humanelements.jp

Having first come to prominence in 1999 when he was signed to LTJ Bukem’s Good Looking label, Makoto has steadily, consistently carved out his own groove in the world of Drum and Bass, with his trademark expansive jazz and soul-inflected workouts garnering critical praise from all corners. Having worked with a veritable who’s who of the scene, with releases on Zinc’s Bingo Beats, Fabio’s Creative Source, Hospital Records and numerous collaborations with DJ Marky, Makoto now releases his first EP on Apollo records.

A Sides & Makoto - Searchin' (Available to download today)

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