Title: Ryujin No Yume Artist: Marcus D Label: Bop Alloy Product Type: VINYL LP UPC: 4582725197396 Genre: Rap/Hip Hop Release Date: 2026-09-11 Number of Discs: 2 Additional Details: COLORED VINYL, PINK, BLACK
Ryujin no Yume by Marcus D is a lo-fi instrumental album inspired by Japanese mythology and landscapes. The tracks evoke temples, cityscapes, nature, and the mystical world of a "dragon god's dream", unfolding like a journey through a dreamlike realm. The warm, SP-404-inspired beats combined with elements of jazz and ambient music create a laid-back atmosphere reminiscent of the lineage following Nujabes. Composed of 27 tracks, the album carefully builds a rich, introspective and atmospheric world through a sequence of shorter pieces. Equally suited as background music for work or as an immersive listening experience, this release also holds strong appeal as a collector's item, featuring colored vinyl and an obi strip. Highly recommended not only for lo-fi fans, but also for listeners seeking music with a distinct Japanese essence.
Tracks: 1.1 Earth Angel Ft. Cise Star 1.2 Night on the Town Ft. Cise Star ; Substantial ; Funky DL 1.3 Melancholy Hopeful Ft. Cise Star 1.4 Dionysus Ft. Cise Star 1.5 Soul a la Mode Ft. Pismo ; Substantial ; Cise Star ; Zane 1.6 Greater Purpose Ft. Cise Star 1.7 Starcry Ft. Nitsua 1.8 Earth Angel (Instrumental) 1.9 Night on the Town (Instrumental) 1.10 Melancholy Hopeful (Instrumental) 1.11 Dionysus (Instrumental) 1.12 Soul a la Mode (Instrumental) 1.13 Greater Purpose (Instrumental)
