wu / j-music

Wu-Tang Clan feat. Erykah Badu | The Heart Gently Weeps
Supposedly the first ever cleared Beatles sample. Featuring guitarwork by Dhani Harrison (son of George Harrison).

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The internet has made it easier for my wife to reconnect with her homeland. She can watch all kinds of Japanese TV and I dig in the virtual crates for j-pop and j-hiphop to create soundtracks for her daily commute. m-flo is one of my brother-in law's favorite japanese groups. The group is fronted by rapper Verbal (also member of the Teriyaki Boyz) who is actually of Korean descent and has a theology degree from Boston College.











m-flo | Summer Time Love
m-flo feat. Koda Kumi | Simple & Lovely

Utada Hikaru is one of the most successful artists in Japanese music history. The New York born singer is probably the most credible and least manufactured artist in the J-pop scene. She also has a record deal with Island Def Jam and is reportedly working on her 2nd American album.















Utada Hikaru | Flavor of Life (antidote mix)
Utada Hikaru | Beautiful World

Oh and she's great at Tetris: