While the state of emergency for coronavirus measures has been lifted in many areas, the eight prefectures that still require caution continue to call for self-restraint from going out. The number of infections is decreasing daily, and we are in a situation where just a little more patience is needed, but it is important to continue living positively and spend time meaningfully. Therefore, this time, we will curate and introduce playlists selected by Japan's leading DJs and artists, with whom our magazine has close ties. We sincerely hope that the power of entertainment will bring some healing and brighten your spirits as we practice new ways of living.

"Music is something that people feel and are influenced by in all situations. This project features wonderful DJs out of a desire to let as many people as possible experience that. Please take this opportunity to STAY HOME and enjoy the mixes from these renowned DJs. Through their skilled selections and mixes, you will surely understand why DJs are called DJs for their ability to convey music to people."

So What If It Is | The Foreign Exchange
Let Your Body Rock (Kyodai dub) | Azucar
Flight Of The Blackbyrd | Zo!
Peace Of Mind | Rance Allen Group
Need Me Some U | Paul Hill
You Should Know Better | Ben Sun
Waterbed | Herbie Mann
Deep Into Sunshine (Kon & The Whiskey Baron "Nite Time" mix) | Shuya Okino Feat. N'Dea Davenport
etc.

OKINO Shuya | Shuya Okino
Music producer, selector, composer, writer, and radio DJ. His release "ECLIPSE" under the name KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE was the first by a Japanese artist to reach No. 1 for three consecutive weeks on the BBC Radio ZUBB chart. His books include "DJ Senkyokujutsu" (DJ Selection Techniques) and "Club Jazz Nyumon" (Introduction to Club Jazz), as well as his autobiography "Shokugyo, DJ, 25-nen" (Occupation, DJ, 25 Years). In November 2013, he held his first illustration exhibition at the Barnaby's New York Shinjuku store. In June 2017, he released the second album "UNITY" of his jazz project, Kyoto Jazz Sextet, on Blue Note. In the same year, he performed on the Field Of Heven stage at the Fuji Rock Festival. He is also the producer of The Room (Shibuya), which boasts an attendance of one million people over its 26 years of operation. He currently hosts the program "JAZZ ain’t Jazz" on InterFM (Sundays at 4 PM). He supervises "Shuya Okino presents Music in The Room" on the I-12 channel of wired broadcasting. He is an official blogger for GQ Japan.

Ordinary Guy (Jazzanova Rework Extended Version) | Joe Bataan
Doin' it Right | Daft Punk
Music Of Life (edit) | Cerrone
Lullaby | The Cure
La Cancion | Horatio, Gruia
I Think About U | Canblaster
Hallelujah (radio edit) | Jeff Buckley
etc.

TANAKA Tomoyuki | Tomoyuki Tanaka
DJ and producer. Born July 6, 1966, in Kyoto. In 1995, his solo project Fantastic Plastic Machine (FPM) song "Jet Engine House" was included on the Pizzicato Five album "Romantic '96," marking his major debut. Since releasing his first album "The Fantastic Plastic Machine" in 1997, he has released a total of eight original albums, remix albums, and best-of albums. He has also produced numerous songs for other artists and worked as a remixer for over 100 tracks, including those by FATBOYSLIM, Tomoyasu Hotei, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, UNICORN, Quruli, and Sakanaction. In collaborations with visual media, he has provided music for the American film "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" and "Sex and the City," as well as composed music for Takashi Murakami's short animation for Louis Vuitton and for UNIQLOCK, the UNIQLO web content that won Grand Prix awards at the world's three major advertising festivals. As a DJ, he has performed at major festivals not only in Japan but also internationally, including the Coachella Festival in the US and the Reading Festival in the UK. His DJ style, backed by extensive musical knowledge and sensibility, has earned him immense trust not only in clubs but also in various other fields, such as DJing at parties for numerous fashion brands. His activities extend beyond music to include a deep understanding of food, fashion, watches, cars, art, and literature. He is particularly known as a collector and enthusiast of vintage clothing. Leveraging his experience as a magazine editor, he has contributed numerous columns, including "Zuiso" for the Kobe Shimbun, and articles for various magazines. In recent years, he composed the music for the KAAT Kanagawa Arts Theatre production "Hitachi-bo Kaison" (directed by Keishi Nagatsuka). He also oversees the music for "Paradise Lounge," a music bar on the 46th floor of the Shibuya Scramble Square observation deck "SHIBUYA SKY," and for "Sarutahiko Coffee The Bridge," which opened on the second floor of the new JR Harajuku Station building.

1. Brainwash | Awich Feat. DOGMA & Chinza DOPENESS
2. wish you were gay | Billie Eilish
3. Maiysha (So Long) | Miles Davis & Robert Clasper
4. Eleggua | Omar Sosa
5. Last Summer 《THEME FROM LAST SUMMER》 | The Diggers
6. Thursday Melancholy | akakage
7. Coco La Ca | MGF
8. Nina's Song | DJ Alibi
9. Sugar Daddy Part 2 | Betty Padgett
10. My Body Keeps Changing My Mind | Karen Carpenter
11. Don't Stop The Feeling | Alfonzo
12. Like A Girl | Lizzo
13. You Don't Know | Smoove & Turrell
14. Funk Machine | Patterson Twins
15. Nation | Skuzzy Frogg
16. I'm Going Home | Prince Conley
17. Leopard's Tongue | Karen O & Danger Mouse
18. That Lady is Loose | Tokyo Jihen
19. Moon river | Angela Galuppo

ITO Yoichiro | Yoichiro Ito
Began his music career as a student at Tama Art University, focusing on sampling. Around the fall of 2018, he suddenly became passionate about painting. Since then, he has painted every day and held his first solo exhibition, "NEW FACE," at the kit gallery in Harajuku at the end of 2019, receiving high acclaim. He continues to create works in a unique style, working on composition and painting simultaneously.

In response to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's call to refrain from non-essential outings, this mix was created as background music for when people turn off the TV and contemplate the future. I selected the music while gazing at the beautiful cherry blossoms blooming outside my window on a Friday afternoon. — Toshio Matsuura
This Mix made for this weekend to think our future.
Keep Safe, Stay Strong!
Toshio

MATSUURA Toshio | Toshio Matsuura
DJ, selector, and producer. In 1990, he formed United Future Organization (U.F.O.). They released five full albums in 32 countries worldwide, receiving high acclaim. After going solo in 2002, he has continued to be active as a DJ at clubs and festivals both domestically and internationally. He also produces events and oversees music for fashion brands. In 2013, he launched HEX, a project that disseminates contemporary jazz, and released the album "HEX" on Blue Note Records. In the spring of 2018, he planned to release a worldwide album from his new project, Toshio Matsuura Group, featuring young British musicians. His programs "TOKYO MOON" on InterFM897 (Sundays at 5 PM) and "WW TOKYO" on Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide FM (1st and 3rd Mondays at 7 PM) are currently airing to great acclaim.

Secret Rendezvous | Rene & Angela
Anybody Can Do Anything | Cerrone
Nothing's Real in La | Oliver Sain
Loving You | Donald Byrd
Boogie Night Jam | Mr Given Raw
Especially For You (Mix) | Positive Force
There's A Happy Feeling | Webster Lewis
Can't You See Me (Original 12" Mix) | Roy Ayers
Love 4 Love (Joey Negro Extended Remix) | Change
Don't Stop (Ray Mang Special Extended Mix) | Andromeda Orchestra
Family Affair (Koko re-edit) | Koko
Candidate For Love (Joey Negro Feelin' Love Dub) | Joey Negro & Horse Meat Disco
Beam Me Up (Jacques Renault Remix) | Midnight Magic
Falling Deep In Love (Joey Negro Disco Blend) | Horse Meat Disco & Kathy Sledge
Skin Tite Funk | Dr Packer
Chelsea Rodgers | Prince
What You Gonna Ask For (Theo's mix) | Theo Parrish, Lori
You're Divine (instrumental mix) | Makoto
etc.

DJ KAWASAKI | DJ Kawasaki
DJ, remixer, sound producer, and composer. In 2005, he gained attention when NY DJ Timmy Regisford played his demo version of "BLAZIN'" three times in one night. He made his worldwide debut in the same year. In Japan, he made his major debut on New Year's Day 2006 under the production of Shuya Okino of Kyoto Jazz Massive. The song "SHINE," produced by Shuya Okino and sound-produced by Kawasaki, was released by DEFECTED, a major European house label, garnering significant attention. In May 2013, he released his first career-spanning compilation best album, "NAKED ? DJ KAWASAKI Complete Best" (Universal Music LLC), followed by "TIMELESS mixed by DJ KAWASAKI" in June 2015. He currently hosts the program "FEEL THE MAGiC" on block.fm (first Tuesday of every month).

Intergalactic Love Song (JAZZ FUNK AND BEYOND) | Charles Earland
Got Me Thinking (Bugz In The Attic Remix) | Nathan Haines
Air Head | Afronaut Feat. Blakai
Pompette | Jungle By Night
Delight (Original Mix) | First Floor
Strength | Waajeed Feat. Ideeyah
Power of Purchase | Luca Lozano
Afro Punk Reggae (Dub) | Steel An' Skin
Reggae Is Here Again | Steel An' Skin
Another Star | Stevie Wonder
Good Times | Havana Maestros Feat. Chic
Be With You (DJ Harvey 12" Cut) | Doc Severinsen
etc.

SHACHO | SHACHO (SOIL&"PIMP"SESSIONS)
The agitator of SOIL&"PIMP"SESSIONS. His punkish and energetic performances that transcend the boundaries of jazz have been highly acclaimed worldwide, and he performs at numerous major festivals. SHACHO's other role as a DJ began in 1996. While centering on jazz, his selections transcend genre boundaries, creating a floor filled with exhilaration. In recent years, his abilities as a composer and producer have also been recognized, as he provides songs and remixes for various artists. Furthermore, in July 2019, he served as the music advisor for the "ONE PARK FESTIVAL," held for the first time in his hometown of Fukui.

Swim | Danny Daze
Merino | TRACE7000
Backlash (Original Mix) | Wehbba
Cape Town | Sides
Riders | Ricky Sinz
I'm Nervhouse | Adolfo Morrone
Spring Awakens Forever (Ver.2) ft.UA | MONDO GROSSO
Soul Speech (Mele Remix) | Soul Speech
Dombak | Darius Syrossian
etc.

JOMMY | JOMMY
A DJ who travels across Asia, including Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, gaining strong support from each region. He also works as a brand PR, embodying the "TOKYO" street movement with his expertise in various cultures such as music, fashion, and art. He has collaborated with many artists, including DABO, ANARCHY, KOHH, and PKCZ®, and has participated in numerous major parties with them. Simultaneously, he has performed at many parties hosted by fashion brands, receiving high praise from renowned brands. He is currently also active as a sound producer.