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Holonic-The Self Megamix

DJ Krush

45 min · 18 tracks · hip-hop · dub music

A vivid collage of atmospheric beats and samples that melds hip-hop rhythms with dub influences.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of creative energy
  • atmospheric soundscapes for reflection
  • varied pacing keeps engagement high
  • ideal for late-night introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, cohesive narratives
  • dislike brief, fragmented tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Holonic-The Self Megamix' is DJ Krush's third album, following his acclaimed work 'Meiso' from 1996. At this point in his career, Krush had established himself as a pioneering figure in the Japanese hip-hop scene, blending traditional sounds with urban influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Nujabes· Bonobo· Amon Tobin

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Forward 0:45
  • 2 Anticipation 2:22
  • 3 Yeah 1:24
  • 4 What's Behind Darkness 2:43
  • 5 Freestyle 1 0:28
  • 6 To Be Continued 4:18
  • 7 Fucked-up Pendulum 1:26
  • 8 Freestyle 2 1:33
  • 9 AM3:00TYO 0:40
  • 10 Duality 3:03
  • 11 Light (Can You See It?) 5:05
  • 12 Dig This Vibe 3:18
  • 13 Le temps 3:08
  • 14 Only the Strong Survive 4:15
  • 15 Real 3:28
  • 16 Shin-Sekai 2:11
  • 17 Kemuri 4:34
  • 18 Bypath: Would You Take It? 0:45

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