Soul Surplus Joy Ride - City Pop WAV

Soul Surplus presents Joy Ride - City Pop, a release inspired by the amazing era of Japan's economic boom, this collection blends shimmering synths, smooth basslines, and funky guitar riffs to transport you straight to the heart of urban nightlife, neon-lit streets, and coastal drives. From breezy summer anthems to groovy late-night jams, this pack captures the upbeat, nostalgic vibe that defined city pop. 

City pop is a genre of Japanese music that emerged in the late 1970s and reached its peak popularity in the 1980s. It blends elements of soft rock, funk, jazz, disco, and Rand;B, influenced by Western pop music, and reflects the economic boom and urbanization in Japan during that era. The use of new instruments like synthesizers and drum machines gave city pop a futuristic and polished sound, which aligned well with the era’s technological optimism.

Inside this pack you’ll find retro synth leads and pads, smooth, funky bass grooves, lush chord progressions, crisp drum set loops and jazzy electric piano riffs. This pack was composed by the amazing Dai Miyazaki who also played guitar on the pack as well. He touts an extensive resume of touring and recording with grammy award winning gospel artist Tye Tribbett. This pack also features an amazing lineup of musicians: Lenny Mobley (drums), Kayla Childs(electric piano and synths) and Conley “Tone” Whitfield (bass). All recorded at Turtle Studios in Philadelphia.

Whether you’re producing for retro-inspired projects, creating the perfect chill vibe, or simply looking to relive the luxurious soundscape of this iconic genre, Joy Ride - City Pop has everything you need.

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