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Tokyo Riddim, Vol. 2: 1979-1986
Vol. 2 delves into Japan's experimental take on reggae, blending electronic, new wave, and city pop influences into a sound neither Japan nor Jamaica had ever heard. In 1978, Ryuichi Sakamoto's first trip abroad took him to Jamaica, where he recorded with Rita Marley and Japanese idol Teresa Noda, sparking his fascination with dub and influencing Japan's ongoing love affair with reggae. This compilation, featuring tracks like `Tropical Love' and `Yellow Moon', explores how Jamaican sounds influenced Japanese artists like Sakamoto, Yosui Inoue, and Kay Ishiguro, who mixed reggae with global disco, afro-beat, and electro. Tokyo Riddim Vol. 2 showcases experimental collaborations and hybrids that redefined reggae, as seen in artists like Tomoko Aran and Juicy Fruits, transforming the genre into something entirely new."