The 6th piece for "Sakai Yu", which was produced under the theme of "world" and "travel", which was recorded with local musicians and engineers around a historic studio that can be said to be a cultural heritage of London, LA, NY, and São Paulo. Original album.

If the previous work "Yu Are Something" was produced in Japan and the United States, and the admiration for black music was motivated, this work "Touch The World" enjoys the cultural differences and production methods of different countries. -It can be said that this work is confident of POP identity.

Former Jamiroquai legendary bassist Stuart Zender, Incognito leader Bluey, guitarist Kat Dyson known to be a member of Prince's band New Power Generation, NPG keyboardist Renato Neto, also known as the Glasperian LA saxophonist. Terrace Martin, New Orleans genius trumpeter Nicholas Payton, guitarist Max Viana whose father is Djavan, who is said to be the god of Brazilian music, Marcelo Mariano, a bassist who is active not only in Brazilian music but also worldwide, “The greatest rolling history magazine chooses” James Gadson, known for Bill Withers and Cheryl Lynn, #100 “32 Drummers”

"Soul Rain" recorded at the end of the album production ends with a spectacular string sound by Everton Nelson at Abbey Road Studios.

● From Bluey (Incognito)] Yu Sakai New Album "Touch The World" release congratulatory comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0lTGKNlySI

<First Limited Edition> SHM-CD+DVD
POCS-23903 / 4,620 yen (tax included)

<Regular Edition> CD
POCS-23003 / 3,300 yen (tax included)

  [CD contents]
1 Hey Gaia
2 Getting To Love You
3 She's Gettin' Married
4 21st Grace
5 Lonely Genius (So What) feat. Terrace Martin
6 barefoot fairy
7 Onikari feat. Nicholas Payton
8 Memories Obrigado
9 In Liberdade's way
10 Dreaming of You
11 Soul Rain
12 Goodnight Goodbye

[First Limited Edition Bonus DVD Contents]
・"SAKAI's JYU" @ Hibiya Open-air Music Hall (October 2019, 10) LIVE video *Approximately 13 minutes recorded
・Overseas recording Document video *Approximately 27 minutes
・MUSIC VIDEO "21st Grace" "Getting To Love You" "Dreaming of You" "Journey"

◆ 3/7 (Sat) "Touch The World" release commemorative mini live & autograph session will be held!
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