YUMA HARA "Reality" CD

★Supervision: Kanazawa Toshikazu (Light Mellow)

The first Japanese artist to be released by Light Mellow Searches, supervised by Kanazawa Toshikazu! World-class urban soul from the young and talented YUMA HARA, who shows off his overwhelming talent as a producer/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist!

"The first Japanese act introduced by Light Mellow Searches is YUMA HARA, a guitarist and multi-sound creator who is active on a global scale.
In contrast to his first album, which was based on smooth jazz, this second album by a leader sees him try out an R&B approach and gospel, featuring talented female singers. While questioning his true worth as a musician, the album is a smart one that allows you to listen to it in a supple way.
The album also includes a new edit of Earth, Wind & Fire's cover "Brazilian Rhyme," whose 7-inch version sold out in just one day. Needless to say, T-GROOVE, a worldwide acclaimed disco music producer/remixer and ally, is also involved.
Are your antennae properly catching the messages from this talented man?" ――Kanazawa Toshikazu

Yuma Hara is a rare talent who combines the jazz x soul x funk DNA of Quincy Jones and Roy Ayers with the fresh sensibilities of a 20-something and outstanding performance skills. This is his second album! Not only did he compose, arrange, and produce, but he also played most of the instruments himself, making this a true multi-talented masterpiece!
The album is packed with highlights, including killer tunes like "The Way Back feat. Ruri" and "Stay With Me feat. Monique Marian" with their urban grooves, a new mix of a popular song "Be Free (T-Groove Remix)" in collaboration with world-famous disco creator and ally T-GROOVE, the gospel number "Light in Our Days feat. Azumi Takahashi, JUDY, Ruri" featuring popular singer Azumi Takahashi, "City Life feat. Joy T" which caused a buzz on the 7-inch, the album version of the killer EW&F cover "Brazilian Rhyme feat. Hanah Spring", and the beautiful ballad "You Are feat. Hanah Spring". In addition, the instrumental tracks also feature plenty of outstanding guitar playing that is highly sought after by famous artists!
This album, which should become the calling card of YUMA HARA, the brightest hope of Western music fans, covers everything from soul/R&B, acid jazz, AOR to jazz fusion!

■Track list