Expo Expo cover

Expo Expo

m-flo · 2001

57 min · 16 tracks · J-pop · hip-hop · pop rap

A vibrant fusion of hip-hop beats, J-pop melodies, and experimental jazz influences creating an energetic soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • energetic soundscape for parties
  • short interludes for attention shifts
  • vibrant rhythms for social gatherings
  • engaging flow for active listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer standalone tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'Expo Expo' was m-flo's third studio album, solidifying their presence in the Japanese music scene following their breakout success with 'Planet Shining' in 1999. At this point, the duo had begun to experiment more boldly with diverse genres and collaborations, setting them apart from their contemporaries.
Stylistic neighbors
Nujabes· Kenshi Yonezu· Shingo Nishinari

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 正門 1:16
  • 2 prism 4:30
  • 3 東門 1:25
  • 4 EXPO EXPO 4:54
  • 5 What It Is 4:21
  • 6 orbit-3 4:49
  • 7 南門 0:50
  • 8 Dispatch 4:41
  • 9 magenta rain 5:38
  • 10 中央タワー 0:39
  • 11 come again 5:51
  • 12 西門 1:03
  • 13 Yours only, 5:45
  • 14 How You Like Me Now? 5:38
  • 15 アリガトウ 0:45
  • 16 The Bandwagon 5:03

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