P's trace...

1). Seamo : This man always exudes full of energy and fun. Seamo started his fame by featuring in Bennie K "Love Story" after pleteauing out with couples of singles. His music is rather catchy and well fit with his thick and flexible voice. Personally I prefer his older works but still enjoy almost his performances. I mentioned Karutetto before in this weblog as a hiphop newbie in the current scene. They have worked under Seamo's label, despite the fact their music is more unique and sophisticated than their producer's.

Seamo - Drive http://www.box.net/shared/hz9f2ld94n
Seamo ft Monkey Majik - Sotsugyou, Soshite Mirai e http://www.box.net/shared/5tizzbam3l
Karutetto - Ichigoichie http://www.box.net/shared/kx03cpo24b

2). Nujabes : You can visit wikipedia or simply typing his name as a keywork via google to know who this man is. I have never really got into hiphop/rap music but yeah, I love any song which is a carefull, meticulous work from any artist, whether they are mainstream or indie. Nujabes arranges jazz background for many artists from inside and outside Japan, also did a good job with the OST of the anime "Samurai Champloo".

Nujabes - Feather http://www.box.net/shared/s9ii6ih1rd
Funky DL - Dont even try it (Nujabes Mix) http://www.box.net/shared/xvosn8ogr6
Nujabes - Samurai Champloo - Sincerely http://www.box.net/shared/mvm1hlabzb

3). Doping Panda : They sing mostly in English although they are a Japanese rock band. DP mixes rock with funk, electro and other elements to produce their very own rock songs.

DP - Everything under the sun http://www.box.net/shared/un5c46guxc
DP - I'll be there http://www.box.net/shared/my1e5tx2u9
DP - Miracle http://www.box.net/shared/9td38lc7vy