Tokyo Black Star
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Biografía
- Unique 21st Century Galactic Samurai artists TOKYO BLACK STAR are a trio led by Berlin-based international DJ Alex from Tokyo; Tokyo-based sound engineer / music producer Isao Kumano; and man of mystery / analog equipment otaku / musician Kenichi Takagi.Working from a unique and primarily Japanese perspective, Alex and Isao have been working together on music (and audio products) since the beginning of this century, first on remixes (Big Moses feat. Jan'elle's house classic "For you" for Kerri Chandler's label Bassmental records), tracks for compilations and later on EPs (their "Psyche Dance EP" was the first ever release on Dixon and Ame's Berlin based Innervisions imprint back in 2005) and even a high respected line of high end headphones / audio equipment (Phonon). Their first album (still as a duo) was "Black Ships" released in April 2009 by Innervisions. After touring live in Japan and in Europe the duo started to look at new directions. In 2013, Tokyo Black Star released a special musical contribution called "X" for a unique celebratory 10th anniversary compilation for Yohji Yamamoto and Adidas fashion brand Y-3. In October 2015, Alex re-launched from NYC his record label "world famous" with a new Tokyo Black Star "Edo Express EP" (which received a rave review at NPR for a atypical track - the afro-inspired "Mitokomon”) showcasing Alex's versatile and funky DJ style produced from a very special fun jam session that took place in January 2015 at Isao’s Tokyo Black Star and phonon studio with the help of their great musician/analog equipment otaku friend Kenichi Takagi leading to Kenichi san officially becoming the third Tokyo Black Star member, bringing along some of his favorite old, new and handmade (modular) synths into the mix. In the spirit of long-form masterpieces like Göttsching's "E2-E4", their latest wonderful concept album “Fantasy Live 1999” released in the summer of 2016 is an epic forty minute long meditative live audio painting for your “mind, body & soul” soundtracking the beautiful psychedelic mix of colors that is Tomokazu Matsuyama’s stunning cover painting.̸Big Moses feat. Jan'elle "For you" (Tokyo Black Star dub) (Bassmental records). Tokyo Black Star released five EPs on Berlin's label Innervisions including the first release the "Psyche Dance EP" in 2005 and their full length debut album “Black Ships” in April 2009. Other original releases include DJ Deep’s Deeply Rooted House label and Slam Jam's Reincarnation label. Remixes include Tony Allen "Afro-disco beat) (P-Vine records Japan, 1999), Carl Craig (Psyche “Neurotic Behavior” on Planet E, 2011), Phenomenal Handclap Band (Tummy Touch Records, 2013), Bing Ji Ling (Lovemonk), Kuniyuki (mule music), and Ghost Vision "Shakuhachi" (Love On The Rocks, 2018)
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