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TITLE / Slow Bullets
ARTIST / TONDA TRIO

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BULLJUN from El Barrio NY + KIYOSHI TONDA from A.Y.B. force + DAISUKE NAKAI engineer & multi player = TONDA TORIO!!
The new unit, TONDA TORIO, is uniformed by the 3 people above. KIYOSHI TONDA leads the unit, who had been involved in every single project from the days of "Abnormal Yellow Band" and the former unit "DJ Lark & Funk Messengers". Of course, "Lost Breaks" and "Bulljun & El Barrio 2016" to name a few in recent works.

Numerous rare vinyls were dug out from some record shops in US by BULLJUN. They are restored by TONDA using his AKAI MPC2000 and E-MU SP 1200, then NAKAI arranges them with lyrical guitar to give a hint of nostalgia.
A total of 13 songs, TONDA TORIO describes it as "Mellow & Slow Bullet". It is 250% down tempo and has touch of healing that distinguishes it from daily party groove, but still retains their essence of bold and strong drum beat. It is, so to speak, the groove of Saudade.
Their sound may be referred to as "adult school” which will be filtered into the heart of grown up B-Boy and B- Girl as well...

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TITLE / BULLJUN & ELBARRIO 2016
ARTIST / BULLJUN

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In the late 90’s, A.Y.B. Force was born out of a small record shop in Kyoto Japan. Out of this group came the neophyte upstart, Bulljun.

His first solo foray, Bulljun & El Barrio 2016, is neither Jazzanova nor West London Style but refreshingly organic in it’s approach. Even though the album strays from his normal conventions, it is still very much Break Beat.  Bulljun boldly combines carefully selected samples with sensitive beat phrases to make one of the hottest break beat albums ever.

Bulljun & El Barrio 2016 is the essence of hip hop music and Bulljun is one of a few who can deliver product with roots this strong in the genre, and it’s no wonder. Soon after graduating high school, he moved to New York from Japan and lived in the back of a record shop.  It was here that his love for urban music marinated and grew strong.

His sound is reminiscent of early Pharcyde, both moody and energetic. However, the most impressive aspect of it is the sense of analogue maintained by keeping the melodies mainly in the middle to low sound range. Many DJ’s manage to duplicate this sound by careful sampling but his method maintains an original beat sensation right down to the whip of the finger marks.  A nod to the originators of the craft is evident but whatever it may be called, the bloodline of hip hop culture runs strong in Bulljuns’ work. No one can deny the importance of that.  Especially in light of the commercialism that’s plagued a genre so rich in urban culture.

"SHO'NUFF" , combination of FAT DRUM BREAK, FUNKY BASS LINE and VOICE SAMPLE of FATBOYS("STICK'EM") makes ultimate groove. Latin breaks "EL BARRIO BLUES", gorgeous blass is tempting sympathy. The man Ellepi sparks breaks on his SP1200 in "REFLECTION ETERNAL". Jazz Funk to next generation "ANOTHER GRASS OF CUBAN LEMONADE", wood-bass and organ are tuning up groovy vibes on dramatic drum sound. Contains 4 of the great songs with bonus skits, which are not included in the album, this is the MUST-HAVE! Original jacket is limited in first edition!!

DJ Format’s tracks invoke an air that’s both Earthy and Smokey, bringing to mind images of exotic European locals and old world charm.  As you listen to the CD, you’d get the feeling that he’s extensively toured hidden eastern European record haunts and nearly forgotten underground music stores to acquire his unique collection of sounds, and you’d be right.  Created by compiling selected highlights from rare music, this mix delivers a satisfying experience with its unusual sound the likes of which have never been experienced in either the UK or US. Full of Hammond, Wah guitar plus super funky drum & percussion, this is the ultimate vacation mix for people who are crazy about funky music!