DJ Okawari
| 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. Okawari means to one more bowl of rice and it shows his progressive character. 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)
- Coffer 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
- ↑ "Profile | DJ OKAWARI OFFICIAI SITE". www.djokawari.com. Retrieved 2016-01-14.
- ↑ "ARTIST". www.libyus.com. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
- ↑ "音乐营销"妙不可言" 好音乐能促进客人下单？-浙商网-浙江在线". biz.zjol.com.cn. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
- ↑ 2010 worlds ex practice Daisuke Takahashi.avi, 2010-03-28, retrieved 2016-01-14
- ↑ "MIRUMAgraph". marumiyan.com. Retrieved 2016-01-14.
- ↑ "DJ OKAWARI on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-01-24.