Planet Shining cover

Planet Shining

m-flo · 2000

66 min · 17 tracks · J-pop · hip-hop · pop rap

A vibrant fusion of hip-hop, J-pop, and electronic elements that sparkles with innovation and energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with energetic peaks
  • uplifting moments for group listening
  • captivating soundscapes for exploration
  • short interludes enhancing immersion
  • engaging rhythms for active participation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward single tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2000, 'Planet Shining' was m-flo's second studio album, following their debut 'Generation Next' (1999). At this point in their career, they were gaining traction in the J-pop scene, establishing a distinctive sound that blended various genres and showcased their creative production style. The album marked a significant step in solidifying their presence as pioneers in Japan's hip-hop and pop landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Nujabes· Kenshi Yonezu· Shingo Nishinari

Tracklist

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

  • 1 ✰■▼❒❏ ✈✳❄❁❈◆❄ ✑✉ (Intro) 0:56
  • 2 Ten Below Blazing 4:54
  • 3 ✡■■❏◆■❃❄❍❄■▼ ✈✳❄❁❈◆❄ ✒✉ 0:34
  • 4 Planet Shining 5:05
  • 5 Come Back To Me 4:49
  • 6 ✧◆✻❄❁■❃❄ ✈✳❄❁❈◆❄ ✓✉ 0:58
  • 7 chronopsychology 3:49
  • 8 Hands 5:08
  • 9 ✲❁❄✻❏ ✳❈❏◗ ✈✳❄❁❈◆❄ ✔✉ 4:37
  • 10 saywhatchugotta 3:58
  • 11 Just Be 5:22
  • 12 ✬✻■❄ ★❏●❄✻■❈ ✈✳❄❁❈◆❄ ✕✉ 1:37
  • 13 Quantum Leap 3:24
  • 14 L.O.T. (Love Or Truth) 6:10
  • 15 Deep Within 6:25
  • 16 been so long 5:51
  • 17 ✯◆▼❒❏ ✈✳❄❁❈◆❄ ✖✉ (Outro) 2:43

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