KINGO HAMADA - MUGSHOT WARNER MUSIC JAPAN WPJL-10337 City Pop on Vinyl 2026 edition Expected August 2026 - preorder Released in 1983 Sophisticated urban City Pop Multi-talented musician skilled in guitar, bass, and keyboards DESCRIPTION Following "midnight cruisin’," this is another superb AOR masterpiece overflowing with sophisticated urban City Pop vibes. Released in 1983, it was the second release on MOON RECORDS and Hamada Kingo’s fifth overall album. With "Machi no Dolphin" from the 1982 album "midnight cruisin’," he suddenly gained worldwide recognition amid the global City Pop boom. Featured musicians include Hiroshi Sato (Key), Hidetoshi Yamada (Key), Makoto Matsushita (G), Yuji Toriyama (G), Mitchy Nagaoka (B), Hiroki Ito (B), and others. [Hamada Kingo] In 1974, he joined the folk group Craft. After the group disbanded in 1978, he made his solo debut on air Records. As a songwriter, he has provided more than 200 songs for artists such as Hideki Saijo, Hiromi Ota, and Hiromi Iwasaki. A multi-talented musician skilled in guitar, bass, and keyboards, he remains actively involved in music today.
