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2010 two CD release. Inspired by the noted Shanghai restaurant and lounge Lapis Thai, this double disc set presents two menus including a total of 28 songs combined with western and eastern flavor. Nestled in Shanghai of aggregate human life, "Lapis Thai" combines diner and bar, building an unique & delicate food culture by adjusting Thai food based on Chinese dietary habits. The title collection derived from this concept invites Bossa Nova and Downtempo talents worldwide, who led the amazing encounter between Oriental mood and Chill-Out. Inheriting the previous production work, "Lapis Thai 2" triggers limitless imagination of listening again. Her work containing rich Oriental elements, Nitin Sawhney invites Indian artist Reena Bhardwaj, who collaborates many times with "Slumdog Millionaire Soundtrack" Oscar winner A. R. Rahman, performing the romantic & mysterious "Ek Jaan". Japanese Nu Jazz wonder Jazztronik spreads Reggae and Funk all over "Para A Terra", picturing you a cozy night in tropical island. Then, Malik Adouane lights up the Chill-Out feel by cover of Barry White's "Love's Theme". Downtempo duo Thievery Corporation features Seu Jorge in the passionate Samba rhythm of "Hare Krsna", while Electronic Jazz master Parov Stelar holds the hand of Lilja Bloom in the sweetest song "Coco". 28 soothing tracks turn pure hearing into taste bud, the colorful smack directing the path, and the extraordinary dream rising the exoticism.