DJ Okawari | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | DJ Okawari |
| Born | 28 November 1989 Shizuoka, Japan |
| Origin | Shizuoka, Japan |
| Genres | Instrumental hip hop, hip hop, nu jazz, japanese jazz |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, record producer, composer |
| Instruments | Piano, Saxophone, Trumpet, String |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Labels | Libyus Music, Space Shower Music, Mono Creation |
| Website | http://www.djokawari.com/ |
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, nu jazz, and japanese jazz. Piano is an instrumental theme in his music. In his career, he has released eight studio albums: "Diorama" in 2008, "Mirror" in 2009, "Kaleidoscope" in 2011, "Compass" in 2017, "Restore" (with Emily Styler) and "Perfect Blue" in 2018, “Nightfall” (with Celeina Ann) in 2019, and “High Noon” in 2023.
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. Luv Letter (music by TSUKINOSORA)[3] of the album Mirror 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 10 million. The art for DJ Okawari's album covers were created by Japanese graphic artist Marumiyan.[5]
Discography
Studio albums
Diorama (2008)[6]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Evening Comes" | 4:17 |
| 2. | "Chocolate" (featuring Agehah) | 4:22 |
| 3. | "Bluebird Story" (featuring Jumelles) | 3:19 |
| 4. | "Ring" | 3:20 |
| 5. | "Colors of Life" | 3:27 |
| 6. | "Synchronize" | 3:42 |
| 7. | "One for U" | 4:01 |
| 8. | "Aurora" (featuring Eri Kamiya) | 5:05 |
| 9. | "Coffee Break" | 1:46 |
| 10. | "Crescent Moon" | 4:13 |
| 11. | "Tayutau" | 3:54 |
| 12. | "Silent Night" | 3:53 |
| 13. | "Animal Forest" | 3:40 |
| 14. | "Times Fusion" | 5:27 |
| Total length: | 54:26 | |
Mirror (2009)
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sound of Silence" (featuring Kaori) | 4:28 |
| 2. | "Luv Letter" (TSUKINOSORA[7]) | 4:31 |
| 3. | "You Gotta Be" (featuring Amadori) (Des'ree cover) | 3:59 |
| 4. | "Pack Light" (featuring Eriko) | 4:04 |
| 5. | "Afterschool" | 3:52 |
| 6. | "Following the Dream" | 1:58 |
| 7. | "Free Bird" (featuring Sierra) | 4:59 |
| 8. | "Sweet Light" | 3:54 |
| 9. | "All I Have" (featuring Amanda Diva) | 3:52 |
| 10. | "Minamo" | 3:51 |
| 11. | "Evening Comes 2" | 4:11 |
| Total length: | 43:29 | |
Kaleidoscope (2011)
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Encounter" | 3:25 |
| 2. | "Brown Eyes" (featuring Brittany Campbell) | 5:15 |
| 3. | "Represent" (featuring Chieko Kinbara) | 4:35 |
| 4. | "Kaleidoscope" (featuring Tekitha) | 3:59 |
| 5. | "Flower Dance" | 4:28 |
| 6. | "U" (featuring Stacy Epps) | 4:31 |
| 7. | "Another Sky" | 2:54 |
| 8. | "A Cup of Coffee" | 4:34 |
| 9. | "Brighter Side" (featuring Amanda Diva) | 4:39 |
| 10. | "Temperature of Tears" | 4:31 |
| 11. | "The Bonds" (featuring NANASE) | 4:53 |
| 12. | "Change the World" (featuring WoongSan) | 3:54 |
| 13. | "Peacock" | 4:40 |
| Total length: | 56:18 | |
Compass (2017)
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bounce" (featuring Talib Kweli) | 2:20 |
| 2. | "Starry Sky" | 4:24 |
| 3. | "Midnight Train" (featuring Emi Meyer) | 5:04 |
| 4. | "Yours" | 4:01 |
| 5. | "Keep Falling" (featuring GIOVANCA) | 4:30 |
| 6. | "Last Note" | 3:04 |
| 7. | "Eventually" (featuring Emily Styler) | 3:40 |
| 8. | "Mirage" | 4:38 |
| 9. | "Be There" (featuring Brittany Campbell) | 4:16 |
| 10. | "Sadame" | 4:15 |
| 11. | "Four Water" | 4:03 |
| Total length: | 44:15 | |
Restore (2018) [collaboration with Emily Styler]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Your Love" | 4:55 |
| 2. | "All I Need" | 3:23 |
| 3. | "I'm With You" | 4:31 |
| 4. | "Engage Ring" | 5:00 |
| 5. | "Move It" | 4:08 |
| 6. | "Redripstick" | 4:39 |
| 7. | "Flower Dance, Pt. 2" | 4:10 |
| 8. | "Emotions Swim Inside" | 4:54 |
| 9. | "Over the Rain" | 3:52 |
| 10. | "Feel Alive" | 4:17 |
| 11. | "Another Starlight" | 4:04 |
| 12. | "Last Romance" | 4:44 |
| Total length: | 52:00 | |
Perfect Blue (2018)
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Voice of Nature" | 3:35 |
| 2. | "Altair" (featuring Lee Ayur & Jabberloop) | 4:42 |
| 3. | "SAKURA Tears" (featuring Kie Katagi from jizue) | 3:57 |
| 4. | "Perfect Blue" | 5:10 |
| 5. | "Halcyon" | 4:34 |
| 6. | "Lightning Moment" (featuring fox capture plan) | 4:39 |
| 7. | "Nostalgic Echoes" | 3:59 |
| Total length: | 30:36 | |
Nightfall (2019) [collaboration with Celeina Ann]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nightfall" | 3:34 |
| 2. | "Fragile" | 4:31 |
| 3. | "Twilight" | 3:38 |
| 4. | "Addiction" | 4:34 |
| 5. | "Mesmerize" | 3:28 |
| 6. | "Glitter" | 4:44 |
| 7. | "Spectrum" | 4:26 |
| Total length: | 28:55 | |
References
- ↑ "Profile | DJ OKAWARI OFFICIAL SITE". www.djokawari.com. Archived from the original on 2016-01-10. Retrieved 2016-01-14.
- ↑ "ARTIST". www.libyus.com. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
- ↑ "TSUKINOSORA". JASRAC. Retrieved 2018-05-23.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "TSUKINOSORA". JASRAC. Retrieved 2018-05-23.