Tokyo Riddim Band - Denshi Lenzi / Denshi Dub (TIME701) - 7inch

Tokyo Riddim Band - 電子レンジ Denshi Lenzi / 電子ダブ Denshi Dub (TIME701)
Dubbed out new version of a Japanese reggae classic from 1982 by UK-based Tokyo Riddim Band. Recorded and mixed by the legendary Prince Fatty in South London, it's a fusion of past and present, East and West.
Three generations of female musicians from Japan come together, blending reggae drums, funky bass, and the smooth City Pop guitar, all magically dubbed-out live on stage. Tokyo Riddim Band is a culture clash phenomenon unlike anything else.

Championed by Gilles Peterson, and featured on NTS, Pitchfork and Bandcamp Daily, the group was born out of Time Capsule’s wildly popular compilation “Tokyo Riddim 1976-1985”. In just a matter of months they have sold out headline shows across London and supported Kyoto Jazz Massive at Jazz Cafe, conjuring a raucous, dubby dancefloor that brings the classic Japanese reggae sound of the ‘70s and ‘80s to life for a new generation.

Led by the inimitable pianist and composer Izumi ‘Mimi’ Kobayashi who featured on the original compilation, Tokyo Riddim Band are set to release a series of 7” singles in the coming months with more live shows planned throughout the summer 2024.

The first single, 'Denshi Lenzi', reinvents the Natural Mystic riddim of the original Japanese production, infusing it with dubbed-out vocals, sirens, and electrifying e-tom sounds, delivering an authentic reggae/dub experience with a distinct UK flair.

Title: Denshi Lenzi / Denshi Dub

Artist: Tokyo Riddim Band

Label: Time Capsule

Cat No: TIME701

Genre: Reggae, Dub, Japanese

Format: 7 inch vinyl & Digital

Pre-Order/Info release: Tues 23rd April 2024

Release date: Fri 17the May 2024

A: Denshi Lenzi (3:59)

B: Denshi Dub (3:53)

Written by Haruo Chikada

Composed by Yosuke Okada

Published by Amuse Inc.

Master controlled by Time Capsule 

Recorded & mixed by Prince Fatty at Prince Fatty Studios, London

Mastered by Noah Priddle for Prince Fatty Studios

Produced & dubbed by Kay Suzuki

Band Members:

Izumi “Mimi” Kobayashi - The legendary songwriter, producer, and keyboard player behind a string of cult jazz-funk albums and one of Japan’s best known Anime themes. Mimi has lived in London since 1984 and currently leads the acclaimed Sudanese psychedelic fusion band The Scorpios.

Miss Megoo (Megumi Mesaku) - A renowned Japanese saxophonist who has performed and recorded with reggae legends such as Jah Shaka, The Skatalites, Ska Cubano and many more. Her performances have become an attraction in their own right, playing like Jimi Hendrix on the saxophone.

Ayana - A young Japanese vocalist who was trained as a jazz singer in Tokyo, and moved to London to study Indian classical vocals at SOAS. She is the voice of Indo-Japanese fusion band Sound Anthropology and one third of dynamic DJ and party crew Jazzy Sport London.

Marley Drummond - Rasta drummer and nephew of legendary trombonist Don Drummond from The Skatalites, whose impeccable timing and rhythmic prowess anchor the whole band.

Nathan Dawkins - A 20-year-old London-born bass prodigy known for his infectious grooves and tight rhythms.

Euan McGinty - Half-Japanese, half-English guitarist with a penchant for Tatsuro Yamashita's City Pop style.

Kay Suzuki - MD, Producer and label owner who mixes the band live on stage, adding dub effects and electronic elements to create a modern London sound.

Guest musician: Horseman (Percussions) has been a staple reggae drummer in the UK for the last 30 years, backed the best reggae artists such as Max Romeo, Little Roy, Jah Shaka, Mad Professor and Prince Fatty. 

Live video clips: 16th Feb 2024 @ The Jago, Dalston, London
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