Ryuichi Sakamoto - Heartbeat [CD]

Heartbeat (1991/1992) is Ryuichi Sakamoto’s expansive, multi-layered solo album that masterfully bridges digital beats, ambient electronics, and human emotion. It features a diverse lineup of guest artists, including David Sylvian, Youssou N'Dour, and PM Dawn, and seamlessly blends pop, hip-hop, world music, and jazz.

The record is known for its fluid genre-hopping, ranging from the meditative and atmospheric "Heartbeat (Tainai Kaiki II)" to the dance and hip-hop leaning "Cloud #9" and "Rap The World".