Various Artists - Tokyo Pulse - Japanese Funk, Modern and City Pop from the Tokyo Scene - 1974-88

DJ Notoya follows his Tokyo-focused sets with Tokyo Pulse, a deep dive into funk and modern soul recorded in the city across the ’70s and ’80s. Many of these cuts appear outside Japan for the first time, spotlighting a rich, often overlooked scene. Carefully selected and annotated by Notoya, the compilation balances groove-heavy rarities with polished soul excursions. Design comes courtesy of Manuel Sepulveda (Optigram), while audio has been mastered in Tokyo by Nippon Columbia Records and refined by Colorsound in Paris, ensuring a detailed and dynamic listen.