RADIOHOP

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RADIOHOP is the collaborative project of Japanese producers Kei Kawano and Masayuki Hara. They've carved out a distinct niche blending broken beat, jazz-funk, deep house, and soulful instrumental grooves. Known for their intricate rhythms, warm basslines, and playful use of samples and live instrumentation (like the flutes on "MAD FLUTE"), their sound feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking.

Operating primarily through labels like KamaSoul Records and Jazzy Sport, RADIOHOP consistently delivers sophisticated dancefloor-ready tracks ("HARD TO HANDLE", "EXCHANGE", "DUMMY") and head-nodding grooves ("All We Do", "Stop Playin'"). Their work, including tracks like "Zathura" which attracted remixes from heavyweights like Kaidi Tatham and halfpastseven, showcases a deep understanding of groove-centric electronic music rooted in jazz and funk traditions.

Genres

Experimental Jazz

Nu Jazz

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Latest Release

HARD TO HANDLE

RADIOHOP

Album - 12 Tracks - Released May 8, 2026