Tokyo Cyberpunk Meets Futuristic Beats

Entering 2020, which is for all intents and purposes, the "future"...I was inspired to create something that represents what I see everyday in the underbelly of metropolitan Tokyo. Whether through films or Japanese animation like Bladerunner, Tron, Akira, or even Ghost in the Shell, things that are commonplace in Tokyo have long-shaped the West's subconscious image of what the "future" looks like.

The district of Adachi ward, (where I live now), plays host to some of Tokyo's most characteristic sub-cultures including JDM enthusiasts, bosozoku (Japanese biker gangs) and is also a long-reputed yakuza hub. This environment and my affinity for cyberpunk birthed Sector V. Sector V is a futuristically nostalgic soundtrack of an exile who embodies all of the above, returning to his home after the apocalypse. Accompanied only by his car, a 4-track VDR (vinyl-disc), and his last pack of cigarettes, our hero returns to (what's left of) Sector V.

Sector V contains 4 brand new instrumentals on beautiful sky-blue paint splattered neon purple 7" (45rpm) vinyl. Only 100 copies will be pressed, and it will only be pressed if the goal is met. Thank you to my fans and supporters for always trusting in the vision and helping me create the art I want to present to the world.

Entering 2020, which is for all intents and purposes, the "future"...I was inspired to create something that represents what I see everyday in the underbelly of metropolitan Tokyo. Whether through films or Japanese animation like Bladerunner, Tron, Akira, or even Ghost in the Shell, things that are commonplace in Tokyo have long-shaped the West's subconscious image of what the "future" looks like.

The district of Adachi ward, (where I live now), plays host to some of Tokyo's most characteristic sub-cultures including JDM enthusiasts, bosozoku (Japanese biker gangs) and is also a long-reputed yakuza hub. This environment and my affinity for cyberpunk birthed Sector V. Sector V is a futuristically nostalgic soundtrack of an exile who embodies all of the above, returning to his home after the apocalypse. Accompanied only by his car, a 4-track VDR (vinyl-disc), and his last pack of cigarettes, our hero returns to (what's left of) Sector V.

Sector V contains 4 brand new instrumentals on beautiful sky-blue paint splattered neon purple 7" (45rpm) vinyl. Only 100 copies will be pressed, and it will only be pressed if the goal is met. Thank you to my fans and supporters for always trusting in the vision and helping me create the art I want to present to the world.

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Marcus D is a hip hop producer from Seattle, who currently lives in Tokyo. He has collaborated with American hip hop legends like Del the Funky Homosapien, Royce Da 5'9", Saigon, Planet Asia, Skyzoo, Crooked I, and Blu. Marcus D is well-known for his contributions to the Japanese jazz hip-hop scene and is often compared to his mentor, the late Japanese producer Nujabes. In 2012, Marcus gained international acclaim with the release of "Melancholy Hopeful" under the Hydeout/Tribe imprint, which featured well-known affiliated artists Shing02, Substantial, Cise Star, Funky DL, and Emancipator. He is also 1/2 of the pioneering “jazzhop” group Bop Alloy with Substantial, and the 2009 Seattle Redbull Big Tune Beat Battle Champion.
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