Kakeru – Raw Courage on Shaw Cuts

Kakeru delivers a new Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass, “Raw Courage”, now available on Shaw Cuts. Released on 2025-11-07. Download now.

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Behind the Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass : Release Notes

There is a new artist from Japan followed by the name Kakeru who is giving his Shaw Cuts debut with „Raw Courage“, telling the story of an emperor besieged by an army who then entrusts his child to the Black Dragon Clan heading off to a dangerous journey. An attempt to usurp the Ming Emperors throne by the sinister martial artist simply known as „old monster and his armies results in most of the palace being massacred. „Quagmire“ and its vibrant percussive pattern carried by a heavy broken kick and a driving bassline help the emperor’s infant son to escape and put in care of the Black Dragon Clan. En route they are attacked by government forces but rescued by two knights. They prove to be a valuable addition to the party in subsequent encounters with their pursuers. „Mirror Forest“ and its laid-back atmosphere, mysterious vocal snatches and shining pads carried by an expressive drum pattern help the travellers parrying every sneaky attack on their journey. Trying to head to the White Dragon Clan in order to seek for help, the squad has to masquerade and take several battles, always protecting the baby in tow. The razor-sharp percussions, corrosive bass and thrashing kick of „Swaying“ tremendously supports the warriors in each fight. Finally they make it to the temple of the White Dragons where they show their Black Dragon seal as a sign of solidarity. But all of a sudden the mood changes. „Broken Bubbles“ and its menacing atmosphere built up by a monstrous sub bass, reduced but impactful drums and subtle synth elements underline the potential threat. Did they walk into a trap? Is there enough energy left for one big fight? Raw courage is vital now.

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Tracklist & Tempos

1. Kakeru – Quagmire Original Mix, Download MP3

   Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass | 106 BPM – Bb Minor | 5:53

2. Kakeru – Mirror Forest Original Mix, Download MP3

   Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass | 107 BPM – C Minor | 5:34

3. Kakeru – Swaying Original Mix, Download MP3

   Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass | 71 BPM – D Major | 5:31

4. Kakeru – Broken Bubbles Original Mix, Download MP3

   Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass | 140 BPM – Gb Minor | 5:48