DJ Okawari
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| DJ Okawari | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | DJ Okawari |
| Born | Shizuoka, Japan |
| Origin | Shizuoka, Japan |
| Genres | Instrumental hip hop, hip hop, nu jazz, chillhop, japanese jazz |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, record producer composer |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Labels | Libyus Music |
| Associated acts | Brittany Campbell, Kimbara Chieko |
| Website | http://www.djokawari.com/ |
| Notable instruments | |
| Piano, Saxophone, Trumpet, String | |
DJ Okawari is an independent Japanese DJ, record producer and composer born and based in Shizuoka, Japan.[1][2] His style mixes instrumental hip hop, hip hop, nu jazz, chillhop and japanese jazz. Piano is an instrumental theme in his music.[3] In his career, he has released three studio albums: Diorama in 2008, Mirror in 2009, and Kaleidoscope in 2011.
In 2015, his long-awaited new album is scheduled for release.
Biography
DJ Okawari is known for his unique approach to music, blending piano jazz and hip-hop influences to create a mellow yet soothing vibe. His song Luv Letter of the album was used in one of figure skater Daisuke Takahashi's routines at the 2010 World Figure Skating Championships.[4] His music is also frequently played on YouTube; the videos have garnered views well above a million. The art for his DJ Okawari's album covers were created by Japanese graphic artist Marumiyan.[5]
Discography
Diorama (2008)[6]
- Evening Comes (4:17)
- Chocolate (4:22) (feat. Agehah)
- Bluebird Story (3:19) (feat. Jumelles)
- Ring (3:20)
- Colors of Life (3:27)
- Synchronize (3:42)
- One for U (4:01)
- Aurora (5:05) (feat. Eri Kamiya)
- Coffee Break (1:46)
- Crescent Moon (4:13)
- Tayutau (3:54)
- Silent Night (3:53)
- Animal Forest (3:40)
- Times Fusion (5:27)
Mirror (2009)
- Sound Of Silence (04:17) (feat. Kaori)
- Luv Letter (04:30) (feat. Tsukino Sora & Tsunenori)
- You Gotta Be (03:58) (feat. Amadori)
- Pack Light (04:03) (feat. Eriko)
- Afterschool (03:54)
- Following The Dream (02:00)
- Free Bird (04:58) (feat. Sierra)
- Sweet Light (03:56)
- All I Have (03:56) (feat. Amanda Diva)
- Minamo (03:50) (feat. Tsukino Sora)
- Evening Comes 2 (04:11)
Kaleidoscope (2011)
- Encounter (03:25)
- Brown Eyes (05:15) (feat. Brittany Campbell)
- Represent (04:25) (feat. Chieko Kinbara)
- Kaleidoscope (03:59) (feat. Tekitha of Wu-Tan)
- Flower Dance (04:28) (feat. Tabeyellow)
- U (04:31) (Feat. Stacey Epps)
- Another Sky (02:54)
- A Cup of Coffee (04:34)
- Brighter Side (04:39) (feat. Amanda Diva)
- Temperature of Tears (04:31)
- The Bonds (04:53) (feat. Nanase)
- Change the World (03:54) (feat. 웅산)
- Peacock (04:40)
References
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