Khaliphonic 15 is the first full length release from Japanese experimental dub duo Undefined. Well-established as a live act since 2014, and releasing on their own Newdubhall label as well as ZamZam Sounds since 2017, it’s well-past time that their expansive and immersive sound be allowed to span the length of an LP, and this set is nothing short of a triumph. 

The powerhouse duo of keyboardist/programmer Sahara (formerly of Heavymanners) and drummer Ohkuma (formerly of Soul Dimension) create an absolutely unique form of dubwise firmly grounded and rooted in rockstone reggae principles, while focusing intently on expansive spaces, subtle inflections, and exploratory minimalism and abstraction - deep dives into the heart of rootical riddim and space. Luminary vocalists Paul St. Hilaire, Rider Shafique, and Ras Dasher were invited on the journey, and the resulting set is absolutely timeless, a crowning achievement in the rich history of reggae, dub, and dub techno in Japan, and the world. 

With “Defined Riddim” the two-man band has created something ruff & rugged while somehow delicate and utterly elegant throughout. Undefined honors the roots while taking them in an deeply personal, unconventional and unique direction unburdened by cliches, follow-fashion or any other concerns beyond creating an honest music - dub from the heart. Words fail when trying to describe the richly saturated color and tones of Sahara’s keys & bass; Ohkuma’s drumming is muscular, lithe, incredibly tight & subtle. The two together are nothing short of a force, a single spirit of riddim moving through two individuals with a fully-unified vision, the vision magnified by E-Mura’s (Bim One Production) masterfully restrained mix.  

It’s an absolute honor to release this album in physical form, including a bonus 7” featuring the heartfelt vocals of Ras Dasher, who passed away suddenly before he could celebrate the release with us. Undefined and Khaliphonic/ZamZam Sounds dedicate this set to him, and to dearly-departed Naoki E-Jima, whose Disc Shop Zero was the heart of the scene in Japan until he left this plane in 2020. Naoki was also an early, enthusiastic, and steadfast supporter of ZamZam Sounds & Khaliphonic, and we are forever grateful to him and his family for the love they showed us and so many others. 

Releasing at the end of April, 2022. Limited to 700 vinyl bundles for the world. No repress, no digital. Email zamzamsounds@gmail.com for more info or other inquiries. A list of stockists is available at www.zamzamsounds.com

UNDEFINED "Defined Riddim" LP + 7" Khaliphonic 15 vinyl blend

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Chillhop Music is proud to present the next chapter in our global series: Timezones Japan. This compilation marks Chillhop’s second Timezones installment of 2025, following the debut Nigeria edition, which celebrated Nigeria’s rich instrumental music scene.

At the core of Timezones Japan lies a subtle yet meaningful tribute to the legacy of legendary beatmaker Nujabes, who continues to inspire producers and listeners around the world, ourselves included. Sampling has driven instrumental hip hop in Japan for over two decades now, and to honor that, we invited four acclaimed Japanese composers to craft original samples, which then became the foundation for a lineup of 20 celebrated beatmakers from Japan and beyond.

To ensure Timezones Japan authentically captures the country’s instrumental hip hop culture, we collaborated with music creative and label owner Takumi Koizumi as a cultural advisor. The composers we worked with are equally integral to the project’s sound: multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Naho Kinama, guitarist and producer Yutaka Hirasaka, saxophonist and flautist Yuichiro Kato, and pianist Noriko Kose, whose piece “I Miss You” was famously sampled in Nujabes’ iconic “Reflection Eternal.”

Timezones Japan is a love letter to Japanese instrumental hip-hop, filled with countless gems waiting to be discovered. Japanese icons such as FK, DJ Mitsu The Beats, TSUTCHIE, and DJ Ryow a.k.a. Smooth Current deliver captivating beats, joined by acclaimed international artists including Freddie Joachim (J. Cole, Joey Bada$$), Mecca:83 (Tom Misch, Gallant), FloFilz (MF DOOM, Biig Piig), and The Deli, alongside Chillhop favorites Psalm Trees and Birocratic. 

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Upside Down (Candy Crush)

got many requests for this one from a few years back, italy, pic with my love from scilly recently...need sun...relentlessly raining in uk...mixed down on the zahl, think theres better mixes, will upload if i find em,

Zahl am1  live track 1c f760m1 unfinshd

Zahl am1  live track 1

Sticky Groove for Every Direction. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/aoki-takamasa/episodes/aoki-takamasa-8th-december-2025

Vibrations for a Better World w/ AOKI takamasa 081225

Taken from "Pure Intentions : Unreleased Beats 2015-2025 / Yasu-Pacino"
https://honeyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/pure-intentions-unreleased-beats-2015-2025

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