November 15, 2025 | Tokyo, Japan | Team RJHH
A key figure in the Japanese beatmaking scene, DJ Mitsu the Beats, is preparing to release his new concept album, New Horizon, available digitally on November 21, 2025. Built around the theme “海とChill” (sea & chill), the project offers a complete immersion into a serene, melodic, and atmospheric sound universe.
A “sea & chill” escape shaped as a concept album
With New Horizon, DJ Mitsu the Beats — one-third of the legendary trio GAGLE — invites listeners on a sonic journey where warm textures, minimalist grooves, and organic arrangements recreate the feeling of walking along a coastline at dusk. The album consists of 10 mellow, chill tracks designed to evoke the softness of the shore, blending contemplation, fluidity, and subtle movement.
Artist: DJ Mitsu the Beats / Album: New Horizon / Release date：2025.11.21 / Stream link
High-level collaborations: STUTS, reina, and more
Among the highlights of the project is “Stack Wave”, a long-awaited collaboration with STUTS, the acclaimed producer and performer known for merging MPC-driven performance with modern soul and electronic influences. Another standout moment, “Gtg” featuring R&B singer reina, adds a refined layer to the album. Her smooth, airy vocals float over a warm, rounded beat, reinforcing the project’s deeply chill aesthetic.
New Horizon, available on November 21, also shines through two meticulously crafted instrumental covers that deepen its seaside atmosphere. First, DJ Mitsu the Beats delivers a delicate reinterpretation of Norah Jones’ classic “Sunrise”, a track whose original version became a viral hit on Spotify. Then, he expands this refined sonic palette with a brand-new instrumental take on “Mermaid”, a hidden gem from Sade’s catalog, beautifully reimagined with a more minimalistic and meditative touch.
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