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About Me

Aroop Roy is a producer, singer and multi-instrumentalist originally from the UK and now residing in Tokyo. Having started with the violin at a young age, he gradually self taught vocals, guitar, bass and keys. His music celebrates a diverse range of influences whilst maintaining a unique touch. Elements of jazz, funk , afro and latin are combined with forward thinking beats and most importantly deep and soulful vibes.He is known as one of the up and coming producers in the scene and has performed as both a musician and DJ around the world. In 2006, he was chosen to take part in the prestigious Red Bull Music Academy in Melbourne where he played and performed with amongst others the legendary Mizell Brothers.As organiser and resident DJ of absolute!! at Loop in Tokyo - Japan's first 'broken beats' party which is making a name for itself due to its fresh approach to the club scene and unique music selection, he has brought the likes of SIMBAD and SPIRITUAL SOUTH to Japan for the first time and is always striving to expose the Japanese clubbers to fresh quality music from around the globe.He has performed in Japan and overseas with a host of artists and DJs including THEO PARRISH, KARIZMA, TOSHIO MATSUURA, GILLES PETERSON, KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE, STEVE SPACEK, BENJI-B, and joined RECLOOSE on his live tour of Japan as bass and guitar player.Having recently signed to Freestyle records, his debut single 'Too Long' is out NOW!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/4/2005
Influences: Hendrix, Miles Davis, Fela Kuti, Herbie Hancock, Curtis Mayfield, Meters, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Minnie Ripperton, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Billie Holiday, Jaco Pastorius, Michael Jackson, Led Zeppelin, Art Blakey, John Coltrane, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jazzanova, Kruder & Dorffmeister, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Bugs in the attic, St Germain, Radiohead, 4 Hero, Nusrat fateh ali khan, Tito Puente, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Gilles Peterson, Life, People, Chemicals, Art....BASICALLY ANYTHING THAT'S GOOD!!
Sounds Like:

Record Label: Freestyle, Unique Uncut,, Doppelschall
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

.%7-)8 for Straight Up Radio

.%7-)8 for Straight Up Radio Here is a brand new mix for Spring!Plenty of soul, twisted grooves and exclusive music from Tokyo.EnjoyAroop Roy Straight Up Radio Mix...
Posted by Aroop Roy on Sun, 18 May 2008 10:14:00 PST

DEBUT SINGLE! OUT NOW on FREESTYLE!!!

Finally the debut 12" is out!!Aroop Roy Debut 12" TOO LONG / DIRTY GROOVE FREESTYLE RECORDS.Available online fromUK/WorldwideFreestyle / Kudos/ Juno/ Phonica/ Vinyl Junkies / If Music Fat City (Manch...
Posted by Aroop Roy on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 07:05:00 PST

Doppelschall Records - Scott - La Rentree

Coming soon on new German label DOPPELSCHALL...Scott - La Rentreewith Aroop Roy and Douglas Greed remixes.This is a really exciting record/concept fusing jazz/broken and minimal techno!And already ha...
Posted by Aroop Roy on Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:36:00 PST

Urban Landscapes guest mix May 2007

Heres the guest mix I did for the Urban Landscapes radio show in the US..LISTEN HEREtrack listing HERE ...
Posted by Aroop Roy on Sat, 19 May 2007 11:06:00 PST

New Release - Basement Soul - Sounds From The Floor vol1

I'd Die 4 U is featured on the debut release from exciting new label Unique Uncut. Here's what theyve been saying about the CD: "Very excellent compilation. Recommended" GILLES PETERSON "Immaculate s...
Posted by Aroop Roy on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 10:55:00 PST

Broken Beats??????(for Japanese readers)

Heres my column for club LOOP about absolute!! and the Japanese music scene.CLICK HERE!!
Posted by Aroop Roy on Tue, 27 Mar 2007 10:38:00 PST

SIMBAD Japan Tour 2007 - HEEEAVVYY!

13 Days of Craziness and Japan is still buzzing.Lots of heavy tunage and wicked memories.Full repect to DJ 'Sweet Tooth' Simbad for smashing it every time and bringing something special to our shores....
Posted by Aroop Roy on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:23:00 PST

Beyond Jazz Radio Guest Mix

Heres a guest mix I did for the Beyond Jazz radio show on Urgent Fm in Belgium.LISTEN!!...
Posted by Aroop Roy on Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:59:00 PST

Straight No Chaser Review

Straight No Chaserreview by Amar PatelV/A BEYOND JAZZ 3 (WWW.BEYONDJAZZ.NET)Third time up but standards remain: fresh, exclusive broken and nu-jazz vibes from Austria to Australia find their way to yo...
Posted by Aroop Roy on Wed, 06 Dec 2006 12:22:00 PST

Beyondjazz vol. 3

The next Beyondjazz compilation is coming out on December 6thThe track 'The Lonely Years' will be featuring on it.Already had play from the likes of Kevin Beadle, Simon Harrison, Eddy Meets Yannah, Bo...
Posted by Aroop Roy on Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:57:00 PST