The Groove of Makoto: A Journey Through Drum and Bass

Hey there, beat lovers! Grab your headphones and get ready to dive into the colorful world of Makoto—a name that has become synonymous with smooth grooves and jazzy vibes in the realm of drum and bass. Buckle up as we explore his journey from the underground scene to becoming a revered figure in electronic music!

Who is Makoto?

Alright, let’s kick things off with a little background. Makoto Nishiuchi, known simply as Makoto, hails from Tokyo, Japan. He burst onto the scene in the late ’90s, during an era when drum and bass was taking over dancefloors worldwide. With a distinct sound blending jazz influences, soulful melodies, and funky rhythms, he quickly made a name for himself.

The Early Days

In those early days, Makoto was heavily influenced by funk and jazz music—not too surprising considering how many kids were grooving to Herbie Hancock’s albums back then! His unique style caught the attention of producers like LTJ Bukem—the godfather of atmospheric DnB—and soon enough, he found his home on Bukem’s label Good Looking Records.

Did you know? During a live show early in his career at an underground club in Tokyo, Makoto accidentally spilled water on his DJ equipment but decided to turn it into an impromptu beatbox session instead! Cue laughter from the audience turned dancefloor party!

Signature Sound

Makoto’s tracks are often characterized by lush chords and intricate percussions that make you feel like you’re floating through space while getting down at a barbecue—what more could you want? Tracks like “Koi” or “Golden Girl” showcase this flavor beautifully; they’re catchy yet sophisticated—a perfect blend for anyone looking to chill out or vibe hard.

And here’s something you might find funny: Back when he started out producing music using just basic software on his computer (like everyone else), he famously recorded some samples using just his mouth for percussion sounds! Yes folks; that’s right—Mouth Beat 101 straight from Japan!

The Global Influence

As time went on, Makoto began collaborating with artists across various genres—from hip-hop stars to fellow DnB maestros. He even worked with Japanese pop singer Akiko Yano which shows how versatile this guy is!

In true international fashion because who doesn’t love cultural fusions?, he moved to London where he played alongside legendary DJs at iconic venues such as Fabric. It wasn’t long before fans knew him not only for smooth beats but also for epic live performances where he’d go all-out mixing records while dancing up a storm behind decks (and probably inspiring envy amongst other DJs!).

Fun Facts about Makoto & Friends

1. The Man Behind Mako: Ever wonder why he chose “Makoto” instead of sticking with just “Nishiuchi”? In interviews, he’s playfully said it’s easier for people outside Japan to pronounce—and heck yeah it works!

2. Guitar Hero Moment: Believe it or not; our boy can shred guitar too! Catch him pulling out sick riffs during DJ sets—it’s one part DJing combined with rockstar energy which always leaves audiences howling!

3. Piano Passion: On top of everything else!, did we mention he’s fantastic at playing piano? When making beats between tours sometimes you’ll find him tickling ivories creating traditional Japanese fusion pieces… Talk about versatility x1000!!

4. Humble Beginnings: Despite being recognized internationally now—with fans stretching far beyond Asia—he still remembers those small clubs back then where only ten people would come watch him spin… Thank goodness no social media existed back then otherwise we’d have had #CringeMoments trending daily!!

5. “No Shoes Allowed!”: During family BBQ gatherings—a quintessential part-of-the-Japanese-way-of-life-Makato insists everyone take their shoes off before stepping inside—which results in hilarious shoe mountains piling up every summer.

Legacy & Influence

Today: It’s safe say that element MAKOTO brought fresh air DNB genre paving way newer generations artists follow suit mixing different genres together resulting beautiful sounds making us groove harder every day! Whether you’re vibing solo on your couch or tearing it up at festivals—you can always count on some good ol’ sliced-up grooves courtesy dear ol’ Makotto .

So if you’re keen exploring jazz-infused sounds underpinned by heavy drum patterns next time around remember reach out those Ryokans celebrating brilliant creativity brilliantly put forth through pure rhythm artistry mixed delicately soul food feeling comforted simultaneously—we’ve got another gem dropped here folks without fail we assure ya!!

Now go ahead crank those speakers (or earbuds) up high let loose embrace magical world MAKOTO created while having laugh thinking about all them silly moments along route ’cause why not enjoy life delightful way possible!! 🥳🎶✌️

And remember friends—the best thing about music is sharing experiences so don’t keep these tunes all to yourself spread the joy around town!! Happy listening!!!