Released 30 years ago
Ki-Oku
DJ Krush · 1996
56 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop · dub music
A hypnotic blend of atmospheric beats and traditional Japanese instrumentation that transcends genres.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- hypnotic rhythms for deep focus
- atmospheric soundscapes for introspection
- gentle transitions between tracks
- ideal for meditative environments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, energetic music
- looking for catchy singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Ki-Oku' was released in 1996, DJ Krush had already established himself as a key figure in the Japanese hip-hop scene with his debut album 'Krush' (1994) and was known for his innovative fusion of hip-hop and ambient styles. This album marked his third studio effort and showcased his artistic evolution, exploring deeper, more introspective soundscapes that set him apart from contemporaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nujabes· Bonobo· Amon Tobin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Toh-Sui 4:57
- 2 Tobira-1 0:35
- 3 Mu-Getsu 6:19
- 4 Ha-Doh 5:24
- 5 Sun Is Shining 6:52
- 6 Mu-Chu 6:28
- 7 Tobira-2 0:45
- 8 Fu-Yu 4:56
- 9 Ki-Gen 4:40
- 10 Ko-Ku 5:23
- 11 Shoh-Ka 4:39
- 12 Bu-Seki 4:58
- 13 Tobira-3 0:43
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