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Music runs deep in the Mamode family, with his brothers being recording artists and also their relatives contributing to the 'Electric Sega’ recordings in Mauritius during the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eReginald’s music is informed by golden era Hip-Hop, Jazz, Soul, Afro, Funk, Sega and Maloya, Africa, the Caribbean, South London and the Blues of The States, with echoes of J Dilla and D’Angelo, as well as clear influences from Sly Stone, Shuggie Otis and Lee Perry - four solo albums on Five Easy Pieces and a string of collaboration projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eReginald has been instrumental in shaping the UK beat and jazz sound \/ scene of today - 2012 marked the start of Gilles Peterson’s ongoing support, playing Reginald’s music for over a decade now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRivière Noire\u003c\/em\u003e is somewhat of a rebirth or an evolution for Reginald. The album sees him take a step back from sampling records and rather performing all the instrument and vocal parts himself. He creates his sounds and grooves with a vast array of instruments, performed, recorded and mixed in his modest studio, with live drums, drum machines, various percussion instruments, guitar, Fender Rhodes and synths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn his music, Reginald attempts to evoke feelings of universal love and compassion. It draws influence from the current state of the world as much as it does from everyday life. 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The album is a multidisciplinary love letter and a dialogue with Japanese culture and music. FloFilz had visited Japan several times before - playing shows in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto; enjoying some of the best food he’d ever had; and discovering rare records in meticulously curated record stores. He also ventured beyond the big cities, hiking through mountains, forests, and along coastlines. These experiences deepened his appreciation for how Japanese culture emphasizes harmony with nature. The attention to detail and sincerity found in Japanese art and craftsmanship are qualities that also define FloFilz's approach to music-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHagaki\u003c\/em\u003e is dedicated to Tokyo, the Japanese capital and the most populous city in the world, with over 37 million residents. FloFilz, Robert Winter, and Olski immersed themselves in the city and its culture. 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