Straight, forward, by DJ Strawberry

Straight, forward

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【KSW-60】Straight, forward CD - DJ Strawberry
＋KSW Special Archives(2012-2025) Vol.1 Discguide (8 tracks)

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Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of 包-PAO- Vol.1 ～Kool Switch Works x The Footwork Program～, Turn Me On, [KSWCF003]WORK THAT BODY, Straight, forward, Syun Rai, Still in Motion EP, [KSWCF002]Footwork Machine EP, You Don't Have To Change, and 55 more. , and , .

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1.	Straight, forward 05:58	buy track
2.	Tekk tekk 06:07	buy track
3.	Loop switch werkz 05:15	buy track
4.	Straight, forward (DJ Manny Remix) 04:02	buy track
5.	Tekk tekk (D.J.Fulltono Remix) 06:24	buy track
6.	Loop switch werkz (Oyubi remix) 05:40	buy track
7.	Tekk tekk (Ace-up Remix)【Bonus Track】 04:15
8.	Straight, forward (Pharakami Sanders Remix)【Bonus Track】 05:18

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【KSW-60】Straight, forward EP - DJ Strawberry
music tracks 1 - 3 created by DJ Strawberry
track 4 Remixed by DJ Manny
track 5 Remixed by D.J.Fulltono
track 6 Remixed by Oyubi
track 7 Remixed by Ace-up
track 8 Remixed by Pharakami Sanders

Mastered by Naco (85acid)
artwork created by Amos Turner

The “Minimal Footwork” scene—pioneered in Japan by artists such as D.J.Fulltono and CRZKNY—has been making waves worldwide. Among the DJs on Poland’s influential outlines label, one who stands out with a uniquely danceable, tech- and bass-driven style that has captured the attention of the EU and UK scenes is DJ Strawberry from Germany.

Following a world tour two years ago and three consecutive releases last year, he now returns with his highly anticipated new EP “Straight, forward”, dropping this September on the Tokyo-based label Kool Switch Works. The record features three brand-new originals alongside remixes by some of the most exciting names in the global juke/footwork community.

The original tracks fuse hard tribal sonics—currently a trend in the techno world—with footwork’s signature rhythms. While keeping the off-kilter beats in check, DJ Strawberry explores acid textures, spatial effects, and leftfield drum’n’bass and tech-bass elements. The result is versatile, high-BPM material that also aligns with the even-kick sound being pushed by innovators like AceMo in New York.

The remix lineup is nothing short of stellar: DJ Manny of TEKLIFE, Oyubi, D.J.Fulltono, Ace-up,Pharakami Sanders, each bringing their own unique twist.

From September, DJ Strawberry will embark on a Japan tour, with the official release party set for Saturday, September 13 at Circus Tokyo. Blending contemporary techno and leftfield bass textures with footwork’s raw energy, this cutting-edge “tech footwork” sound is poised to inject fresh momentum into the global scene!

D.J.Fulltono、CRZKNYら、日本のアーティストが世界を牽引してきた「ミニマル・フットワーク」シーン。その最大の震源地・ポーランドの「outlines」レーベル所属DJのなかでも一際ダンサブル、かつテック・ベースなテイストで、EUやUKシーンから注目浴びているのがドイツのDJ Strawberryだ。

一昨年の世界ツアー、昨年の3作連続リリースを経て、この9月東京を拠点に活動するレーベル「koolswitchworks」から待望の新作『Straight, forwardEP』を発表。本作では3曲のブランニュートラックに加え、世界のジューク／フットワークシーンを賑わせるメンツたちがリミックスワークを提供。

新曲は、テクノシーンでもトレンドのハードなトライバルサウンドとフットワーク・リズムを見事に融合。3曲とも変則的なビートはほどほどに抑え、アシッドや空間系のエフェクトを駆使し、レフトフィールドなドラムンベースやテックベース、近年NYのAceMoらの活躍により新たな潮流となりつつある、高速BPMのイーブンキックビートにもフィットする、汎用性の高いトラックに仕上がっている。

リミックス陣も豪華でTEKLIFEからDJ Manny、世界ツアーを敢行したOyubi、D.J.Fulltono、Ace-up、そしてレーベル主宰Pharakami Sandersまで、“五者五様”の音を聞かせてくれる。

９月からは来日ツアーが開始。9/13(土)にはCircus東京でリリースイベントも行われる。現行テクノやレフトフィールド・ベースなテクスチャーを、フットワークビートに織り交ぜた最先端のテック・フットワークが、世界のシーンに新たな風を吹き込む！

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KOOL SWITCH WORKS Japan

KOOL SWITCH WORKS is a Japan-based Juke/Footwork label dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the genre.Rooted in the spirit of Chicago’s Juke/Footwork while blending in unique Japanese sensibilities and experimental approaches, the label delivers forward-thinking releases to a global audience. ... more

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