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Black Friday isn't all that big in Japan, but we do get two releases for Record Store Day Black Friday 2019!

The first release is song "Energy Flo", a self-cover of Ryuichi Sakamoto's "energy flow" in a collaboration with tabla player U-zhaan and rappers Kakato (Tamaki Roy x Chinza Dopeness). The B-side is a different instrumental version by Sakamoto and U-zhaan, previously released only digitally.

The other release is by rapper Robochu, of original track "Near by Town" previously released on CD-R. The B-side is what looks like a new remix by guitarist Kashif.

Sample all those tracks by following the links to Jet Set below.

Fans of Japanese music will also want to look out for a picture disc edition of Chai's "Wagama-mania" EP (2018), a limited edition of 350 on U.S. label Burger Records. Check out the U.S. Record Store Day Black Friday 2019" for the full list.

On Friday November 29 from 18:00, there's a free in-store event at Jet Set in Shimokitazawa with DJ Kashif, Robochu, and Captain Vinyl (DJ Nori & Muro). Details here.

U-zhaan & Ryuichi Sakamoto feat. Tamaki Roy x Chinza Dopeness "Energy Flo" (7")
U-zhaan & Ryuichi Sakamoto feat. 環ROY × 鎮座DOPENESS 「エナジー風呂」

A. Energy Flo
B. energy flow - rework

commmons / Jet Set JS7S267
Out 11/29, ¥1700 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set

Robochu "Near by Town / Walking (Kashif Remix)" (7")
ロボ宙 「Near by Town / Walking (KASHIF REMIX)」

A. Near by Town
B. Walking (KASHIF REMIX)

Omiyage / Jet Set JS7S263
Out 11/29, ¥1500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set

U-zhaan & Ryuichi Sakamoto feat. Tamaki Roy x Chinza Dopeness "Energy Flo"

Ryuichi Sakamoto feat. U-zhaan "energy flow - rework"