After re-releasing the techno house classic “Blade dancer” in its original version on the “Blade Dancer EP” in the Spring 2020, world famous releases digitally for the 1st time the Tokyo Black Star “Edo Express EP” that came out on vinyl 5 years ago in November 2015!
The four different straight up house music club tracks here on the "Edo Express EP" showcase Alex from Tokyo's versatile and funky DJ style and come from a very special fun jam session that took place in January 2015 at Isao’s Tokyo Black Star and PHONON studio with the help of their great musician/analog equipment otaku friend Kenichi Takagi leading to Kenichi san officially becoming the third Tokyo Black Star member, bringing along some of his favorite old, new and handmade (modular) synths into the mix.
The stunning artwork for the release is done by long-time collaborator the very talented New York based Japanese artist Tomokazu Matsuyama, who has been creating the Tokyo Black Star visual identity since their first release on Innervisions in 2005.
Tokyo Black Star “Edo Express EP” (world famous 002)
1. Mitokomon 8:32
2. Subtonic 7:05
3. Meltdown 7:53
4. Ukiyo 7:09
All tracks produced, arranged and mixed by Alex from Tokyo, Isao Kumano and Kenichi Takagi for Tokyo Black Star productions.
www.alexfromtokyo.jp
Artwork by Tomokazu Matsuyama (all copyrights reserved)
Mastering by Isao Kumano at phonon studio, Japan
released December 18, 2020