Marking MER’s new release, Cosmic Funk Expo vol.2 continues the journey begun in vol.1, distilling the essence of jazz-funk—a genre that captivated the world in the late 1970s and early 1980s—reimagined through modern electronic sounds. It features a tight groove woven from bouncy beats, undulating synth basslines, and percussive slap bass, layered with spacey synthesizer arrangements, piano, and brass. The result is a work brimming with the uplifting energy, futuristic flair, and mellow vibes characteristic of that era’s crossover jazz.
Contents
“Cosmic Funk Expo 2: Vintage Electronic Jazz Funk Vibes” Tracklist
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1. MER – Gravity Town 2. Captain Funk – Cosmic Circus 3. MER – The Way You Feel 4. Playmodel 5. Captain Funk – Can’t Take It No More 6. MER – Parallel Universe 7. Captain Funk – Jupiter 8. MER – Malibu 9. MER – Sagittarius 10. MER – Asteroid Boogie 11. MER – Pulsar Jam 12. MER – Supernova 13. MER – Moonslider |
Album Info & Credit
Artist Name: MER
Album Title: “Cosmic Funk Expo 2: Vintage Electronic Jazz Funk Vibes”
Release Date: Aug 22, 2025
Format: Digital (No physical release)
Product No: MER-3010
UPC Code: 198595519936
Label: Model Electronic Records
All tracks composed and produced by Tatsuya Oe (NexTone/JASRAC)
Album Description
The MER (Model Electronic Records) series was initially produced for the film and broadcasting industry and has been highly acclaimed by music supervisors both in Japan and overseas. To make these releases more accessible to music fans, general distribution on platforms like Apple Music and Spotify began with the release of “Anti-Crime Breaks (MER-3006)” in 2021.
“Cosmic Funk Expo 2: Vintage Electronic Jazz Funk Vibes,” the latest release under the moniker of MER, is a compilation album that captures the atmosphere of jazz-funk, which captivated the globe in the late ’70s and early ’80s, and elevates it into the realms of modern electronic music and R&B. With bouncy beats, undulating synth bass, and percussive slap bass creating tight grooves; the music is further enhanced by arrangements of spacey synths, piano, and brass. This album is packed with the euphoria, futuristic spirit, and mellowness unique to crossover jazz of that era. Blending a vintage aesthetic reminiscent of modern hip-hop, R&B, and vaporwave, the album features 24 completely original tracks—no samples from existing recordings were used.
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