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Artist: Yuu Udagawa
Release: Ride It EP (incl. remixes by Fred Everything, JKriv)
Cat.No.: CPT 639-3
UPC / Format: 673794263939 (digital)
Tracklisting:
1. Ride It (6:30)
2. Set Me Sneakers (7:45)
3. Ride It (Fred Everything Remix) (5:21)
4. Ride It (JKriv Remix) (5:47)
Info:
Japanese production sorceress Yuu Udagawa is back on Compost with some super-well crafted, elegant, yet jazzy deep house, including remixes by the maestros Fred Everything and JKriv.
The original “Ride It” is an ode to playful lightness. A funky bassline is accompanied by deep pads and embellished with jazzy piano synths and Yuu's whispers. Join the ride!
“Set Me Sneakers” is an equally deep and infectious track. The syncopated rhythm with jazzy elements works for warm-up as well as in the middle of the night.
JKriv transforms the original into a driving groover that convinces with sophisticated percussions and a clever arrangement, at the same time giving “Ride” It” a somewhat mysterious, hypnotizing vibe. Anyone familiar with JKriv's productions and edits knows that the man has a knack for great grooves.
We are delighted that Fred Everything has once again created a fantastic signature deep house remix for Yuu. The track contains the great, warm energy that we have appreciated in Fred's productions for decades.
About Yuu Udagawa
Tokyo-based Yuu Udagawa inspired by a diverse range of genres, including Nu-Jazz, Kraut Rock, Hip-Hop, Minimal House, Detroit, and Electronica, is continuously exploring a unique style that captivates a broad audience. Her profound love for the sounds of analog synthesizers breathes an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere into her electronic sound. Her music offers a captivating fusion of uplifting and soothing elements, embodying Aristotle's philosophy of the golden mean, which she adopts in her endeavour to contribute to society.
Yuu, who studied art and philosophy in high school, has since performed at clubs, festivals and fashion shows and is now a regular in the lounges of five-star hotels like the Park Hyatt Tokyo, showcasing her versatility as a DJ. Drawing on her insights and extensive experience in creating musical atmospheres in various spaces, she continues expanding her musical creation journey.
In 2010, she composed "Blossom," the main menu BGM for Sony PlayStation 3 (Torne and Vita), captivating gamers. After that, she released several tracks for various projects. In 2021, her music caught the eye of German artist Manuel Tur, leading to her music being released through prestigious labels such as Compost Records in Munich, Germany, Cyphon Recordings in London, founded by Jimpster and Tom Roberts, to the up-and-coming Cosmocities Records in Dijon, France, and the popular Razer- N-Tape in Brooklyn, USA. These collaborations have boosted her international visibility. She was invited by Freerange Records in London to deliver a DJ MIX on Apple Music to celebrate International Women's Day 2024.
Beyond music, Yuu creates immersive soundscapes for various spatial environments, such as museums, installations, spas and aquariums. Her portfolio boasts remarkable achievements producing 7.1 channel surround sound for 3D hologram theatres. One of her notable works is her sound installation 'Water Crest', an immersive audio experience by Sony's 360 Reality Audio, which was exhibited in Japan's first immersive museum, which featured masterpieces by Monet, Degas, and other Impressionists and drew in 170,000 visitors.
Links:
Yuu Udagawa
Website: www.yuu-udagawa.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/yuu.udagawa88
Instagram: www.instagram.com/yuu.udagawa
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/vigoomix
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0HD4Fb8pIvG6kaN97kUQDC
Bandcamp: https://yuuudagawa.bandcamp.com