After releasing "Attitude" as Cradle and the solo album "Up the River," he released "Velvet Ballads" under the name Cradle Orchestra. He has collaborated with artists from around the world, including Black Thought (The Roots), CL Smooth, Talib Kweli, Speech, Guru (Gang Starr), De La Soul, and Aloe Blacc, establishing his own unique sound that transcends genres. He performs every year at "A Tribute to Nujabes," a tribute event to Nujabes. He has also released music through Hydeout Productions' sub-label "Tribe." In recent years, he has been active as a member of Nujabes Metaphorical Ensemble / Tribe Sampler Collective, performing at major festivals both in Japan and abroad, including FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL, SONICMANIA, and GREENROOM FESTIVAL.