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XL Middleton, a leading figure in the LA funk scene, speaks about his connection to Japanese city pop
An integral part of the LA funk scene, XL Middleton spoke about the background of his latest work which features Japanese city pop samples, his attraction to city pop and its similarities to G-funk, and Salt Box Records which is a record store he owns. -
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Cunimondo Takiguchi breaks down the era of City Music [Part 2]: On the past, present, and future of his career and city pop
Cunimondo Takiguchi (aka Ryusenkei), a key figure in today’s city pop scene, talks about the origins of his career to where he is now, his thoughts on the scene, and his vision for the future. -
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Cunimondo Takiguchi breaks down the era of City Music [part 1]: Breaking down City Pop through CITY MUSIC TOKYO invitation
City Pop grabbed the hearts of people all over the world overnight. Cunimondo Takiguchi (aka Ryusenkei), a key figure in the contemporary City Pop landscape, unravels the magic and history of the genre. -
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Indonesian band Ikkubaru talks about Japan’s 80’s City pop attractiveness and 6 masterpieces
People have enjoyed Japanese 80’s City pop across time and border. The popular Indonesian band Ikkubaru tells us its attractiveness to the fullest and introduces 6 masterpieces that inspired them. -
