DJ/プロデューサー。2005年に、NYのDJ、Timmy Resisfordが当時デモ・ヴァージョンであった「BLAZIN’」を一晩に3回もかけた事から脚光を浴びる。同年、King
Streetより12インチ・シングルで世界デビュー。国内ではKyoto Jazz Massiveの沖野修也プロデュースの元、コロムビアより2006年元旦メジャー・デビュー。ブレイク直前のモデル藤井リナをカバー・アートに起用し、一躍、ジャパニーズ・ハウス・ムーブメ
ントの立役者となる。
リミキサー/プロデューサーとしても、Kyoto Jazz Massive、吉澤はじめ 、Ananda Project、STUDIO
APARTMENT、TOWA TEI、Gordon Chambersのリミックス、Herbie Hancock「処女航海」のカバー等、"カワサキ・ビート"と呼ばれる独特のリズムで次々と作品を手がけている。更に、サウンド・プロデュースを担当した楽曲、沖野修也の「SHINE」は、ヨーロッパで大きな成功を収めているレーベル、Defectedからリリースされている。
この4年間で、オリジナル、REMIX、コンピレーションへの楽曲ライセンスを含めると関連作品の総セールスは30万枚を越え、新世代ハウス・シーンを牽引する存在となる。最近では、DJ
3000、DJ GIGOLOといったテクノ／エレクトロ系のDJにもプレイされる等、カッティング・エッジな音楽シーンからも熱い注目を集めている。
現在、JJazz.Net SUNTORY"WHISKY MODE"、渋谷FM"The Room Radio"にてナビゲーターも務めている。
2010年9/1、待望の3rdアルバム『PARADISE』(EMI Music Japan)をリリース。
DJ KAWASAKI made his world debut from 'King Street Records'
in 2005 with the track 'Blazin'.
Having been well received internationally he went on to
release his first album 'Beautiful' from Columbia the
following year which instantly set him amongst the top
house djs and seen as the brightest hope of the crossover/house
scene in Japan.
'Beautiful' was a commercial success but also, more importantly,
impressed many national and international artists who
sought to work with DJ KAWASAKI.
Since then he has produced and remixed artists including
Kyoto Jazz Massive, Haijime Yoshizawa, Ananda Project,
Towa Tei and Gordon Chambers amongst others and covered
Herbie Hancock's 'Maiden Voyage' for Blue Note. Shuya
Okino's 'Shine', on which DJ KAWASAKI collaborated on
the sound production, will be released from 'Defected'
records, a UK House label which many regard as the most
influential house label world wide. Featuring artists
including; Franky Knuckles, Kenny Dope and Louie Vega
to name a few.
In 2007 DJ KAWASAKI added more releases to his credits,
'Beautiful Too' in January and 'The Room Weekender- 15th
Anniversary Special Edition Complied by DJ KAWASAKI' in
September. His sounds are defined by his unique rhythm,
known as 'Kawasaki beats' which he has further sharpened
in 2008 with his awaited second album 'YOU CAN MAKE IT.
'YOU CAN MAKE IT' was released in January and since then
DJ KAWASAKI has not stopped to enjoy the album's remarkable
success but has released work month after month. In February
'Luire presents:DJ KAWASAKI x Papa Records', in March
'theory x DJ KAWASAKI' and in April 'King of New York
3- Mixed by Daishi Dance & DJ KAWASAKI'. Also in April
DJ KAWASAKI produced the model turned singer, Lena Fujii
on her debut collection album, 'Lena'.
August sees the release of DJ KAWASAKI's third album,
'DJ KAWASAKI works, Most Wanted'.
Currently DJ KAWASAKI can be heard DJing and hosting The
Room Radio on Shibuya FM every Tuesday. |
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