REO MATSUMOTO (JP)

REO MATSUMOTO -DJ/LIVE Hybrid Set-
TOKYO / AMSTERDAM
MATSUMOTO ZOKU BAND / GoodFellas TOKYO / COMPASS TOKYO

REO MATSUMOTO's captivating DJ / LIVE Hybrid Set are rooted in a unique blend of Ethnic & World music grooves with Afro House,Deep House and Organic House, incorporating deep tribal rhythms, Street spirit and psychedelic elements.

His signature Hybrid Live set is enhanced by live instrumentation, featuring the HandPan, Flute, Beatboxing, and percussion, creating a seamless DJ/Live hybrid set.

REO’s performances promise to take music enthusiasts on an uplifting, mesmerizing, otherworldly journey.

Releases credit :
[Summer Sol XI] Sol Selectas ※the First Japanese signed Artist
[Oreo] SABI Records
[Tropical Bangers V] Ohxala Records
[Aquarius Age] StereoFox
[Nico] O'Tawa Records
[Madjed] Sounds of Khemist
[Contemporary Aboriginal] The Magic Sun
and more...

Venues credit :
OZORA Festival (resident artist at Dragon Nest Stage for 8times perform), WOMB TOKYO, SOK Show case in ADE (Amsterdam), New Healing Festival

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REO began his career in 2005 as a Human Beat Boxer and went on to become the Japan BeatBox Champion in 2011.
He represented Japan at the World BeatBox Championship in Berlin in both 2009 and 2012.

In 2012, REO co-founded "Matsumoto Zoku," a group that has performed extensively across Europe, including notable appearances at festivals such as OZORA Festival, Fusion Festival, Rainbow Serpent, Blue Note Place Tokyo, WOMB Tokyo, and Oregon Solar Eclipse.

Alongside his performances, REO has been prolific in music production. Between 2020-2022, he created over 300 tracks of ChillBeats and BoomBap.

His three hip-hop beat tapes, released on international labels, have garnered over 2.1 million views within just one year of their release.
In 2020, REO began producing the Dance Music, drawing inspiration from a Tribal cultures, the World music, and the many festivals he encountered during his decade-long journey and touring around the world.