{"product_id":"4995879830222","title":"Ninjoy Masayume Japan Music CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Japanese commentary (planned) Bonus tracks added A representative work from the \"lo-fi hip-hop\" scene, a genre currently creating a buzz with artists like Randesi and C Y G N, is set to be released! Nostalgic tracks that paint a lyrical world, beautiful grooves woven from sophisticated and beautiful melodies and chord progressions, and ensembles that evoke heightened emotions. ??Joshua Batista, also known as Ninjoy, hails from Queens, New York. He is strongly influenced by J. Dilla, of course, but also by jazzy hip-hop artists like Nujabes and Michita, who were imported from Japan in the early 2000s. The name Ninjoy is a portmanteau of \"ninja\" and \"enjoy.\" ??While Japanese culture and animation are important sources of inspiration for him, his influences extend to a wide range of genres, from old jazz of the 60s and 70s to the current beatmaking scene. In addition to melancholic melodies played on sampled piano and guitar (some of which he also plays himself) and smooth, mellow beats, he showcases his own vocals over simple yet powerful lyrics in the latter half of the album. He also handled the artwork and art direction for the album jacket, which features charming illustrations, demonstrating his talent to the fullest. ??In 2019, he toured with Kero One in his home country of America, and last year, he appeared at the \"LOST IN KARAOKE\" event at RED BULL MUSIC FESTIVAL TOKYO 2018 in Japan, performing with Tokyo Recordings ROOM, which also features Yaffle and OBKR (Nariaki Obukuro). He was introduced by Utamaru on TBS Radio's \"After 6 Junction,\" and is steadily gaining listeners in Japan, making him an artist to watch in the future. There is no doubt that he has a significant influence on the lo-fi hip-hop scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53227347804469,"sku":"4995879830222","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/41CHyB43lWL._AC.jpg?v=1785384163","url":"https:\/\/tokyojapancdshop.com\/products\/4995879830222","provider":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}