“This project is inspired by the small fragments and fleeting feelings that exist within everyday life and the passage of time.”
Matsuyama
THE RELEASE
Sep 8th - Quiet Motion EP
Japanese producer and MPC player Matsuyama returns to Stereofox Records with Quiet Motion EP – a four-track collection of groove-soaked instrumentals rooted in the timeless spirit of old-school hip-hop. Built on warm nostalgia, quiet reflection, and understated gratitude, the project explores the subtle rhythm of everyday life.
Rather than telling a story, Quiet Motion reflects on the passing of time – how places, emotions, and present moments gradually shift while quietly shaping who we become.
The instrumentals are united by classic boom-bap drums, fleeting vocal chops, deep bass grooves, hazy, melancholic textures, and an intimate, cinematic atmosphere. Leading the release is the double single “Familiar Places / Still Here”, offering a gentle introduction to Matsuyama’s reflective world, equally suited to late-night drives, chill evenings, and moments when the outside world fades into the background.
THE ARTIST
Matsuyama
Matsuyama is a beatmaker born in Akita, now based in Osaka, Japan, DJing for over two decades and producing hip hop since 2013. He has released two 7inch singles so far, “Taka-Mic (高舞句) feat. Shigechiyo (茂千代) & Shing02” (who’s worked with Nujabes on “Luv(sic)”) and “2nd. Skater’s Delight feat. BASI from In-Shisuto (韻シスト)”.
- Released on vinyl with Shing02 (worked with Nujabes on “Luv(sic)”)
- DJ-ing for 2 decades, beatmaking for 10 years
- Added to Apple's Lo-Fi Japan
- Frequently featured on Spotify’s Road Trip To Tokyo
- Collaboration with New Era – limited edition Matsuyama original caps
