A musician, photographer, and DJ from the Japanese electronic scene, Hiroshi Watanabe, based in Saitama near Tokyo, has been a prolific figure for twenty-five years, exploring most major genres of electronic music through more than twenty albums. He proudly becomes the very first Japanese artist of InFiné.

The collaboration between Kaito and the InFiné label began with his participation in the compilation «Music Activists 2020 (From Home)», which supported artists affected by the Covid crisis, followed by a remix for the single «Motion» by Rone and Vanessa Wagner in 2023. These initial contributions lead to a new album featuring nine tracks of ambient music. Kaito’s new album ‘Collection’ comprises nine ambient and melodic tracks composed during the Covid-19 pandemic. These compositions present a majestic minimal and harmonious therapy in response to the world’s adversities, showcasing the producer’s return to the peak of his art.

His latest album ‘Collection’ gathers a handful of Kaito’s EPs and singles, initially released on the artist’s Bandcamp profile. In the grand tradition of the ambient genre, this new album consists of atmospheric tracks marked by sustained synthesizer notes, floating and reverberating soundscapes, sometimes enriched with more hypnotic sequences. Beyond these textures and atmospheres, what primarily distinguishes Kaito is his melodic approach and mastery of harmonic progressions on strings or keyboards, inspired by the jazz and classical music that shaped his education and musical journey.

«I believe music has the power to connect us, especially to our deepest selves. When I compose, I seek keys within myself, I try to follow my state of mind and translate it into music. Composing is like diving inside oneself, bringing visions to life. It’s a bit like traveling through time and space, like a kind of meditation.»