Susumu Yokota was an esteemed Japanese composer, musician, and producer, renowned for his versatility across various music genres including ambient, techno, house, and experimental. Born in 1961, Yokota began his journey in music as a DJ in the late 1980s before diving into production. He gained respect on the global stage for his ability to skilfully blend traditional Japanese sounds with contemporary electronic music, creating an immersive and ethereal listening experience.

Yokota's rich discography showcases a spectrum of electronic styles, from the deep house beats of "Acid Mt.Fuji" to the serene, intricate soundscapes of "Symbol (Skintone Series)." His later works continued to push musical boundaries, as evidenced by the posthumous remastering of his seminal albums, such as the gently persuasive "Velvet Nymph (2023 Remaster)" and the experimental "Baroque." Before his untimely passing in 2015, Yokota had cultivated an esteemed legacy that continued to grow with the release of "Cloud Hidden," a collection of previously unreleased material that was warmly received by his fans. His music remains influential, a testament to his enduring impact on the electronic music scene.

Genres

Abstract

Ambient

Compositional Ambient

Drone

Fourth World

Intelligent Dance Music

J-ambient

Japanese Electronic

Japanese Idm

Related Artists

Boards of Canada

Aphex Twin

Four Tet

Biosphere

DJ Shadow

Autechre

Plaid

Fennesz

Ryuichi Sakamoto

Brian Eno

Thom Yorke

J Dilla

Latest Release

Velvet Nymph (2023 Remaster)

Susumu Yokota

Single - Released November 6, 2023