(born 1977 in
Tokyo
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,
Japan
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), professionally known as , is a
Japanese
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* Something from or related to Japan, an island country in East Asia
* Japanese language, spoken mainly in Japan
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drum and bass
Drum and bass (also written as drum & bass or drum'n'bass and commonly abbreviated as D&B, DnB, or D'n'B) is a genre of electronic dance music characterized by fast breakbeats (typically 165–185 beats per minute) with heavy bass and sub-ba ...
musician,
DJ and actor. Among other distinctive elements of Makoto's musical style, a heavy influence of 1970s-era
soul
In many religious and philosophical traditions, there is a belief that a soul is "the immaterial aspect or essence of a human being".
Etymology
The Modern English noun ''soul'' is derived from Old English ''sāwol, sāwel''. The earliest attes ...
,
funk
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and
jazz fusion
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can be heard throughout the vast majority of his repertoire.
[IMO Record]
"Makoto Biography"
, ''IMO Records
IMO Records is a specialist online retailer of vinyl and electronic dubstep, drum and bass, and hardcore dance music. The firm also sells clothing, DJ equipment and ancillary products.
IMO Records was established in 1998 as a mail order business a ...
'', retrieved 7 December 2011.
Career
Inspired by
LTJ Bukem
Daniel Williamson (born 20 September 1967), better known as LTJ Bukem (), is a British drum and bass musician, producer and DJ. He and his record label Good Looking are most associated with the jazzy, atmospheric side of drum and bass music.
...
's ''Logical Progression'' album and
Goldie
Clifford Joseph Price MBE (born 19 September 1965), better known as Goldie, is a British music producer and DJ.
Initially gaining exposure for his work as a graffiti artist, Goldie became well known for his pioneering role as a musician in th ...
's
''Timeless'', he began to experiment with his own drum and bass music compositions. His unique style received the attention of LTJ Bukem and his
Good Looking Records
Good Looking Records is a jungle and drum & bass record label, formed in 1991 by producer LTJ Bukem. The label specializes in jazz-influenced and atmospheric, so-called Intelligent Drum & Bass.
Overview
The label releases music which includes ...
label, and Makoto was later featured on several of LTJ Bukem's mix CDs.
Makoto's first studio album, ''Human Elements,'' was released on Good Looking Records in 2003. His second studio album, ''
Believe In My Soul
Believe may refer to:
*Belief, a psychological state in which an individual holds a proposition or premise to be true, with or without proof for such proposition
*Faith, a belief in something which has not been proven
Arts, entertainment, and me ...
'', was released on the same label in 2007. He had also recorded a live album with frequent touring partner
MC Deeizm for the label's Progression Sessions series of live mixes.
Makoto's album Souled Out was released in Japan on 5 October 2011 and worldwide on 10 October 2011 by Makoto's physical label Human Elements and on his digital download-only label HE:Digital.
Makoto continues to act and tour in support of his music, mostly in Japan, but also across Asia, Europe, and USA.
His music is also featured in Polyphony's ''
Gran Turismo'' series and its spinoff, ''
Tourist Trophy''.
In 2021, he was featured on the soundtrack of ''
Forza Horizon 5
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'' with the songs ''Trial Mountain'' and ''Another Star''.
Discography
Albums
Studio albums
* 2003: Human Elements
* 2007: Believe In My Soul
* 2011: Souled Out
* 2015: Aquarian Dreams
* 2017: Salvation
* 2019: Tomodachi Sessions
* 2022: Motion Of Change
Selected compilation albums
* 2000: LTJ Bukem Featuring MC Conrad & DRS / Makoto Progression Sessions 5
* 2011: Something We Can Do
Selected singles and EPs
* 1998: Down Angel / EchoVox (Positive Machine Soul Mix)
* 1998: Wave / Jupiters Field (12")
* 1999: Enterprise / Sweet Changes
* 1999: Far East / Butterfly
* 2000: Situations EP
* 2000: Situations EP
* 2001: Takkyu Ishino Feat. Tabito Nanao* / Makoto Feat. Lori Fine ラストシーン / You're Divine (Edit) (12")
* 2001: Cascade (4) / JLaze / Makoto Mysteries / Trapezoid / Blackberry Jam / Voices (2x12")
* 2001: You're Divine (12")
* 2001: Blackberry Jam / Voices (12")
* 2002: Musical Message EP
* 2003: My Soul
* 2003: Time 2003
* 2004: Laroque / Makoto Sublime Intervention / What To Do (12", Single, Promo)
* 2004: Joy EP Plate 1
* 2005: MC Conrad & Makoto Golden Girl
* 2007: Sonic & Makoto Tearing Soul / Lovesong
* 2007: Greg Packer & Makoto Pleasure / Science Fiction
* 2007: Makoto & Specialist (4) Pachinko / A Different Story
* 2007: Hurinkazan (12")
* 2007: Eastern Dub Pt.2 (12")
* 2008: Zinc* & Makoto / Makoto & Deeizm Fade Away / Monotonik
* 2009: Makato* / Greg Packer & Muller Music In Me (Greg Packer Remix) / Kat Magnit
* 2009: Nik Weston Presents Makoto & Kez Ym Featuring Takumi Kaneko From Cro Magnon* Chameleon (12", Ltd, 180)
* 2009: A Sides* & Makoto Spacetrain / The Final Fugutive (12")
* 2009: Sentimental Moods / And I Love Her (12")
* 2011: Tower Of Love / Keep Me Down (12")
* 2011: DJ Marky & Makoto / Makoto Aquarius / Good Old Days (12")
* 2016: YGMYC
* 2016: Danny Wheeler & Makoto Sunshine / Midnight Hour
* 2020: Artificial Intelligence & Makoto Cold Expanse
* 2021: Spread Love (feat. Pete Simpson) / Contact
* 2021: What You Need
References
External links
* – official site
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Drum and bass musicians
Japanese electronic musicians
Living people
1977 births