Happiness Mix by Sun3 – A Wild Ride Through J-Core Chaos
Alright, let’s get this straight. If you’re looking for something soft and mellow, stop reading now. Happiness Mix by Sun3 isn’t here to cuddle your ears; it’s here to punch them in the face with neon beats and relentless energy. Released back in 2007 under Japan’s Sun3 Field label, this album is a chaotic blend of Happy Hardcore, Gabber, Hard Trance, and that uniquely bonkers J-Core vibe. And yeah, DJ Sun3 himself kicks things off strong with track one—one hell of an intro that sets the tone.
First up, “Japanese Fantasy.” Oh man, this track sticks like gum on a summer sidewalk. It’s got these hyperactive synths that feel like they’re trying to escape from the speakers, all while some traditional Japanese instruments sneak in like ninjas at a rave. The mix between modern electronic madness and cultural vibes? Insane. You can almost picture yourself running through Tokyo streets at midnight, dodging vending machines and glowing billboards while your heart races. This ain’t just music—it’s a sugar rush bottled into four minutes.
Then there’s “はっぴー☆うどんげいん” (Happy Udon Gain). What even IS this title? Whoever named this track deserves a medal—or maybe a slap—but either way, it works. This song slaps harder than most EDM drops today. Imagine eating spicy ramen while playing DDR on expert mode. That’s what listening to this feels like. There’s no chill, no downtime—just pure, unfiltered insanity layered over breakneck tempos. By the time it ends, you’ll need a nap or another cup of coffee. Maybe both.
And don’t sleep on the rest of the tracks, though. Tracks like “無何有の郷～浄化の光” and “無限回廊” keep the chaos rolling, blending dreamy atmospheres with skull-crushing basslines. Honestly, Sun3 doesn’t give you room to breathe, but who wants air when you’ve got tracks this wild?
Looking back, Happiness Mix feels less like an album and more like a fever dream fueled by caffeine and anime marathons. In 2007, this thing probably blew minds in Japan—and honestly, it still does now. But here’s the kicker: if someone told me this was made by robots powered by leftover sushi rice, I’d believe them. Like, how does anyone think this fast?
So yeah, go listen to Happiness Mix. Just don’t blame me when your neighbors complain about the noise.
