Nariaki Obukuro - Zatto

A bold statement of Japanese soul, sounding out into a new era from the intersecting rhythms of the urban crowd. This marks Obukuro's first-ever independent release. The album features a wide range of musicians from London's vibrant music scene, including Rosetta Carr (bassist for Sampha's support band), Ayo Salawu (drummer for Kokoroko), and Lyle Barton (support pianist for Nala Sinephro). Mixing was handled by Grammy-winning engineer Russell Elevado, known for his work on D'Angelo's 'Voodoo' and Erykah Badu's 'Mama's Gun. 'Blending jazz, reggae, dub, and Latin influences with the poetic beauty of the Japanese language, this project represents a bold and personal exploration of sound for Obukuro. LISTEN: https://open. Spotify. com/album/3zpeZbl6NBa9KJbXpQMrigTracklist:Side A01. Zatto02. Tangerine03. Hanazakari04. SayonaraSide B01. Shiranami02. Kamifubuki03. Kagero04. Shigure