Makoto, a man who’s been instrumental in Japan’s drum & bass movement since the birth of the genre, now signed exclusively to Hospital Records presenting his fifth solo album ‘Salvation’. A perfect fit bringing that trademark sound across 14 tracks of authentic soul and rolling jazz inspirited drum & bass.

‘I Don’t Wanna Wake Up’ featuring the outstanding vocals of Karina Ramage is the perfect summertime roller. Delightfully hypnotic, this will be a staple selection for any DJ worth their salt over the coming months, catching its premiere on Huw Stephens’ BBC Radio 1 slot. Makoto also empowers Karina’s topline prowess on the hauntingly beautiful ‘Winds Of Change’.

Following suit, the vocally driven ‘Salvation’ featuring DRS balances an elegant ambience with grittier elements, reaching its exclusive first play with BBC Radio 1 Resident Metrik. Switching to ‘Primitive Galaxy’ which focuses more on high-energy dancefloor impact but still with his distinctive bassline groove and melodic stabs. A jazzy riff takes the lead in ‘Fancy Free’ with celestial vocals and staccato drums, invoking a euphoric trance that all liquid tracks strive for getting its first play last week from BBC Radio 1’s Friction.

Already having an enriched history across Good Looking and his own imprint Human Elements, Makoto is a leader in the art of funk, soul and jazz entrenched drum & bass. Following his recent European tour Makoto will make a welcomed return to our shores this summer at Mysteryland, Lockdown Festival and Hospitality In The Park. He’ll also be hosting his own in-store album launch on Thursday 31st August at Hospital’s pop up shop at Soho Radio, in association with Jagermeister and AIM.

Tracklist.
1. Makoto – Black Narcissus.
2. Makoto – Silver Lining.
3. Makoto – I Don’t Wanna Wake Up (featuring Karina Ramage).
4. Makoto – Sending Back Your Love (featuring Pete Simpson).
5. Makoto – Fancy Free.
6. Makoto – Salvation (featuring DRS).
7. Makoto – Primitive Galaxy.
8. Makoto – Ambers Song.
9. Makoto – Too Late (featuring Robert Manos).
10. Makoto – Desert Night.
11. Makoto – You Might Not Get Another Chance (featuring Pete Simpson).
12. Makoto – Expand (featuring A-Sides).
13. Makoto – The Points.
14. Makoto – Wind of Change (featuring Karina Ramage).

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