“Digging Into the Sampling Source”  
Silvetti "Spring"
1977年にサルソウルからリリースされた1曲。
日本では電気グルーヴがShangri-Laという楽曲でサンプリングれているのが有名。
Released on Salsoul in 1977, Silvetti’s lush disco instrumental has a universal, uplifting charm.
In Japan, it’s particularly remembered as the source for Denki Groove’s hit “Shangri-La.”

Vol.3 DROPPY ELLIOT Roland SP404MKⅡ Mirror March

Vol.3 DEPART RIKI AKAI MPC2000XL

“Digging Into the Sampling Source” 
Milton Banana "Cidade Vazia"
ブラジルのアーティストMilton Bananaによる名盤Balançandoからの1曲。 
日本ではヒップホップグループLunch Time Speax"その男"で使用されていることが有名。
From the Brazilian drummer Milton Banana’s classic album Balançando, this beautiful cut carries his signature blend of swing and elegance.
In Japan, it’s perhaps best known for being sampled by hip-hop group Lunch Time Speax on their track “Sono Otoko.” 

Vol.4 CHIBA-CHIIIBA AKAI MPC2000XL "Guest Beatmaker"

“Digging Into the Sampling Source” 
Milton Banana "Cidade Vazia"
ブラジルのアーティストMilton Bananaによる名盤Balançandoからの1曲。 
日本ではヒップホップグループLunch Time Speax"その男"で使用されていることが有名。
From the Brazilian drummer Milton Banana’s classic album Balançando, this beautiful cut carries his signature blend of swing and elegance.
In Japan, it’s perhaps best known for being sampled by hip-hop group Lunch Time Speax on their track “Sono Otoko.”

Vol.4 T-boNesTeak E-MU SP1200

Vol.4 Akeyto AKAI MPC2000XL

“Digging Into the Sampling Source”
Milton Banana "Cidade Vazia"
ブラジルのアーティストMilton Bananaによる名盤Balançandoからの1曲。
日本ではヒップホップグループLunch Time Speax"その男"で使用されていることが有名。
From the Brazilian drummer Milton Banana’s classic album Balançando, this beautiful cut carries his signature blend of swing and elegance.
In Japan, it’s perhaps best known for being sampled by hip-hop group Lunch Time Speax on their track “Sono Otoko.”

Vol.4 DROPPY ELLIOT Roland SP404MKⅡ Good Afternoon with P

Vol.4 RIKI  AKAI MPC2000XL

“Digging Into the Sampling Source” 
Khruangbin "Summer Madness"
言わずも知れたKool ＆ the Gangの名曲"Summer Madness"を現行バンドKhruangbinがカバーした一曲。
The Texan trio Khruangbin breathe new life into Kool & the Gang’s iconic “Summer Madness,” delivering a dreamy reinterpretation that bridges past and present. 

Vol.5 YAB AKAI MPC ONE "Guest Beatmaker"

Vol.5 T-boNesTeaK E-MU SP1200

Vol.5 DROPPY ELLIOT Roland SP404MKⅡ Cicada Haze

DEPART is an event held at Fusion in Nishi-Ogikubo, Tokyo. 
There will also be a DJ and beatmaking show.
All contestants will perform beats using the same sampling source.
The sampling source will be announced in advance.

“For each session, Masarow digs into his own vinyl crates to pick the sampling source, and each beatmaker cooks it up in their own style.”

The equipment used will be Roland SP-404MKII, AKAI MPC2000XL, and E-MU SP1200.

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