湘南のサンセットを彩る伝説のフリーパーティー今年も開催。オープニングは恒例の「Yoga Under The Sky」でリラックス。Fussyのラヴァーズ・ロック・テイスト満載なトロンボーン・ダブに続き、i-depのフロントマン藤枝伸介(Sax)と井上薫が組んだ新ユニットFusikがSunsetを演出。最後はライトアップした灯台の下が井上薫のDJでヒートアップ。360°空と海が目の前に広がるウッドデッキを舞台にHappy&Smilleなひと時を。。
1986年からDJをスタートして、ダンスミュージック〜ヒップホップ〜ブレイクビーツ〜アブストラクト〜エレクトロニカ〜フィールドレコーディング〜ハウス〜ジャズ〜インプロと、どの方向へ進んでも一貫した音楽性で支持を受けるDJ&プロデューサーとして知られている。 都内の数々のクラブでオープニングDJやレジデントDJとしての活躍を経て、オールドスクールからジャパニーズ・ヒップホップまでヒップホップのカテゴ リーを独自のスタイルで築き上げてゆき、90年初期にトラックものを中心としたMIX CD『Dig the New Breed』やジャパニーズ・ヒップホップMCの音源ばかりを集めてMIXしたMIX TAPE『ILL VIBES』を発表し、JUICE、CAVE、TERMINAL、HARLEMなどで数々のHIPHOPイベントを築き上げた。 DJ KRUSH、DJ YAS、DJ HIDE、HAZUなどと共に"KEMURI PRODUCTIONS "を結成し、10台のターンテーブルを使ったセンセーショナルなDJライブを実演、「Tags of the Times」などが収録されたMIX TAPE『Cuts of the Times』のカルト・ヒットはアンダーグラウンドへの評価にも繋がり大きな影響を与え、イベント"ワールド・フェイマス"ではDJ QUIETSTORMとDJセッションし動員数を記録的なものとした。 また、"indopepsychics"を結成し国内外のHIPHOPアーティストの楽曲やRemixを手掛る。90年後期から2000年以降は FUJIROCK Festivalやオーストリアのグラーツで行われた音楽祭への出演、伝説のオールドスクール怪人でありグラフィックアーティストとしても有名なRAM: ELL:ZEEと楽曲制作をしたりと更に自由度を増した活動を繰り広げる。 近年は、ジャズ・オルガン奏者のKANKAWAとのユニット、"NUDEJAZZ"でラップトップを使ったエレクトリックインプロヴィゼーションライヴ& プロダクション・ワークを手掛ける。また、レギュラーイベントよりスタートしたCoffee & Cigarettes Band名義での楽曲制作にも期待が高まっている。
DJ Kensei is a legendary figure in Japanese dance music circles. He has been DJing since the mid-1980's, and emerged in the early 90's as a leader in the Japanese hip-hop scene. Hosting hip-hop events and releasing several cult mixtapes, he gained residencies or played at all the major Tokyo clubs. With DJ Krush, DJ Yas, DJ Hide, and Hazu, he formed Kemuri Productions and performed a sensational live show with 10 turntables, a cult event which elevated him within the underground.
He is also a prolific producer, producing and remixing international hip-hop and electronica tracks, working with DJ Quietstorm, Ram'Ell'Zee and more. His latest project is with jazz organist Kankawa, called Nudejazz, and also the hotly-anticipated Coffee and Cigarettes Band.
DJ Kensei today works on electronic improvisation and production with an array of equipment centred on his laptop, and a DJ Kensei set could include anything from deep house to melodic techno, hip-hop, jazz, breakbeats and electronic.
We are looking forward to see where he will take the Freedom Sunrise dancefloor. It will be a journey just not worth missing…
Little Cosmo is the unit formed by Ryudai (drums) and Talow (PC, guitar, programming) from the well-respected psychedelic/electronic outfit, Strobo. They have received great acclaim and been asked to play at Metamorphose, Hamajam, Yuragi and morebig events around Japan. Their sound is unique, a mixing of electronic and organic, and it's hard to believe that their complicated sound is made by only 2 people. Twisted loops, live drums, sequencing and guitar all connect to provide a new psychedelic sound telling a groovy story..they will rock your mind, soul and body.
Dave has been playing the major clubs in Tokyo now for over 5 years, worldwide for 10. Probably the most well respected underground foreign DJ in Tokyo he has held or still holds residencies at almost all the major Tokyo clubs - Yellow & Air, Womb & recently Colors. Building on his Bedroom Bedlam UK win in 2002, tours to South America, Germany, China & more in the time between plus his Loud Magazine No. 11 Best DJ in 2004 the British born DJ / event organiser has been charging forward this year. His YUK @ Womb event has received praise from the scene leaders & his KonZept Maus @ Colors Studio event goes from strength to strength. Last his MYM agency booked minimal legends like Falko Brocksieper, Oliver Hacke, Reynold, Paul Ritch - even Jeff Milligan - and his net radio shows have featured the likes of Cobblestone Jazz, Alex Smoke, Duplex 100 & many many more. He is currently working on productions for release in 2008.
Lover of music since birth, DJ since 1999, founder of push.. and party animal. A DJ Dante set is 1 part house, 1 part techno, 1 part disco…all with a healthy dose of the FUNK. Understanding the dancefloor is knowing how to make people dance with a smile, which DJ Dante does to great effect. Let your soul feel the music!
The organiser of Freedom Sunset, a trumpeter, surfer, boxer, and true Shonan-jin who lives his life in the sound of waves and the rhythm of his boxing. He has produced music or collaborated with Calm (in Organ Language), Goro, Kaoru Inoue and many more major figures in Japanese music, and has released on several compilation CDs. His DJ sound is a freestyle journey through techno, house, jazz.. whatever will make the people enjoy the music.
+ Kubo-Z (flicker)
空気に満ちたパーティに感じることの出来る“開き”の感覚をDJにて表現出来るDJ。十代後半にヒップホップに出会い、地元西湘地区から横浜、渋谷などにて偉大なる先人達のプレイに毎週末踊らされる日々を過ごす。 音楽への探求心はヒップホップにとどまらず、ハウス/ブラジル音楽/ジャズなど多様なスタイルを凝り固まることなく良質な「音楽」として吸収、そして実践。 サーカスのように聞く者の血をわくわくさせるプレイは各地で好評を獲得し、その活動幅を日夜広げている。2007年3月、初のミックス作品『Harmony?』をJazzy Sport Distribution経由でリリース。新旧交えた「今聞ける/今聞くべき」ヒップホップを軸にセレクト&ミックスし、 真夜中のように深いスモーキーソウルをスムースに聴かせる前半からグルーヴィンかつトリッピー、KUBO-Zならではの“トビ”の感覚を表現した後半と、ストーリー性あるミックスで好評を得た。 2007年10月、待望の2作目『Journey?』をリリース。
Encountering hip-hop in his late teenage years in Yokohama, exploring further into house, Brazilian and jazz styles, Kubo-Z is a real DJ in the sense of playing good music; by which he expresses his openness and ability to lift a dancefloor into the air. His play style is like a circus, and has gathered acclaim and bookings from far and wide, as well as a residency at push.., the Shonan house music party. He released his first mix CD ‘Harmony?’ in March 2007, and followed up with ‘Journey?’ in October. Both mixes have had favourable reviews due to their storyline and excellent track selection. This is what you can expect from a Kubo-Z set – fun, games and just good music. Animated, tall, excitable.
The DJ unit of Kenny and k.m.r., from the Atsugi / Hiratsuka-based Spinuts collective. They are DJ gentlemen indeed, giving it their all, shaking the crowd from the waist down with bumpy tech-house vibes in their funky back-to-back style. Influenced by funk, soul, jazz, and the need to dance.