A Son Of The Sun

Description

Released in 2008, A Son Of The Sun is an album by Uyama Hiroto, a musician and producer closely associated with the label Hydeout Productions and the universe developed by Nujabes. His first solo album under his own name, the record fits within an instrumental aesthetic at the crossroads of hip-hop, jazz, and soul, favoring an organic and melodic approach. The compositions stand out for their use of real instruments — saxophone, guitar, keyboards — integrated into structures derived from hip-hop, in a subtle balance between writing and improvisation. The overall atmosphere, warm and introspective, gives the album a coherent and personal identity, far removed from traditional rap formats. A Son Of The Sun is now recognized as a central piece of the Hydeout catalog, illustrating the evolution of Japanese hip-hop towards more open, instrumental, and contemplative forms.