説明
ターンテーブリストとして世界的評価を得たDJ Kocoがキューバ音源を選び抜いた限定ボックスセット!
DJ KOCO aka SHIMOKITAによる「CUBAN 45 BOXSET」は、Mr Bongoからの企画作品。ブラジル音源のボックスセットに続き、今回はキューバに焦点を当て、本人の審美眼で選び抜いた楽曲に加え、エクスクルーシヴ・エディットも収録されている。
DJ KOCOはターンテーブリストとしての高い技術と選曲で知られ、ヒップホップの感覚を軸に幅広い音楽を現場で機能させてきた存在。本作でもそのスタイルが反映され、リズムの強さとダンサブルな要素を重視したセレクションとなっている。
収録は、Ricardo Eddy Martínez y Expreso Rítmico「La 132」に始まり、Juan Pablo Torres y Algo Nuevoの楽曲群、Farah María「Ámame Y No pienses Mas」、Orquesta Riverside「En Casa Del Trompo No Bailes」など、ラテン・ファンク、ディスコ、アフロ・キューバンと幅広いスタイルを網羅。グルーヴを重視した構成で、展開の中でリズムが大きく変化していく楽曲も含まれる。
さらに、Grupo Ismaelillo「Amanecer」やFA-5「Muévete Con Las Fuerzas Del Corazón」に対するエディットも収録。ブレイクを活かした構成に整えられ、DJプレイに適した形へと再構築されている。
キューバ音楽の多様なリズムとスタイルを横断しながら、ヒップホップ的なブレイク感覚でまとめ上げた内容。現場志向の視点で組まれたヴァイナル・ボックス。
Disc 1
A. Ricardo Eddy Martinez y Expreso Ritmico - La 132
B. Juan Pablo Torres y Algo Nuevo - Rompe Cocorioco
Disc 2
C. Farah Maria - Amame Y No pienses Mas
D. Grupo Ismaelillo - Amanecer - DJ KOCO Edit
Disc 3
E. Grupo FA-5 - Muevete Con Las Fuerzas Del Corazon- DJ KOCO Edit
F. Grupo Los Yoyi - Paco La Calle
Disc 4
G. Juan Pablo Torres Y Algo Nuevo - Y Viva La Felicidad
H. Orquesta Riverside - En Casa Del Trompo No Bailes
Disc 5
I. Grupo FA-5 - Ya Tengo Un Amor Verdadero
J. Rembert Egues - Tema Para Un Amanecer
Two years since DJ KOCO aka SHIMOKITA curated his sold-out Mr Bongo Brazil 45
boxset, he is back with another Record Store Day special, this time turning his
attention to Cuba. Following a meteoric rise to the top, the Japanese DJ / turntablist
extraordinaire has won the world over with his unquestionable humility, refreshing
positivity, and flawless skills. The DJ’s DJ, it’s as much about taste as it is technicality
for one of the world’s best showmen.
When the idea arose for a Cuban Classics 45 Boxset to mark RSD 2026, DJ KOCO
was top of the list. With a deep-seated passion for Cuban music, its melting pot of
cultures, its focus on rhythm, and its undeniable groove, DJ KOCO presents a selection
of his favourite Cuban cuts, as well as two exclusive edits for the boxset.
It kicks off with the Latin funk sounds of Ricardo Eddy Martínez y Expreso Rítmico’s ‘La
132’ from 1978, before rolling into one of two spellbinding Juan Pablo Torres y Algo
Nuevo cuts found on the boxset. Elsewhere, you’ll hear Farah María’s slow disco
‘Ámame Y No pienses Mas’, an unusual American-leaning production for Cuba at the
time, given the state of US-Cuban political relations in that period. Other highlights
include Orquesta Riverside’s ‘En Casa Del Trompo No Bailes’, taken from a rare
collectable 7”, channelling a low-slung Latin bounce which explodes into an Afro-Cuban
dancer as the track progresses.
In signature style, DJ KOCO has also served up two exclusive edits for the boxset.
These include a reworking of the Cuban children's band Grupo Ismaelillo’s quirky
‘Amanecer’, giving it a more DJ-friendly structure. You’ll also find DJ KOCO’s take on
FA-5’s much-loved funky dancer ‘Muévete Con Las Fuerzas Del Corazón’ with its
heavy b-boy/girl break from 1976.
Testament to Cuba’s vast and vibrant musical landscape, DJ KOCO has cherry-picked
some of the finest recordings to emanate from the country, spanning a wide range of
styles and rhythms. Yet what ties all the tracks on this boxset together, is a hip hop
sensibility and thirst for a breaks-heavy, danceable energy which radiates through DJ
KOCO’s masterful DJ sets.
The 7” DJ / turntablist maestro from Japan, presents a heavy selection of
his favourite Cuban cuts for Record Store Day 2026.
Featuring prized tracks from Ricardo Eddy Martínez, Juan Pablo Torres,
Grupo Los Yoyi and Farah María + many more alongside two exclusive
DJ KOCO aka SHIMOKITA edits.
5 x unique 45s in a limited-edition clamshell box.
