DJ Krush was born in 1962 in Tokyo. After watching the film "Wild Style" in the early 80's, he was inspired, bought some decks, and started to learn the art of turntablism. In 1987, he formed the Krush Possen, which made numerous appearances as a group in late 1992 and gained him recognition by becoming the first DJ in Japan to perform with live musicians. He released his first album "Krush," which stated his presence in the scene, and he has since released five more. He has had recording contracts with Chance Records, Ninty Nine Records, Mo-Wax (he was the first Japanese artist to join them), Apollo and Sony/Columbia. He works internationally as a producer, re-mixer, DJ and recording artist, bringing the unique flavour of Japanese hip-hop to the world. Wild Style is the first hip hop motion picture. ... Turntablism is a subgenre of pop music which emerged from hip hop. ... DJ or dj may stand for Disc jockey, dinner jacket The DeadJournal website, or Djibouti. ... Hip hop is a cultural movement that began among urban African American and Latino youth in New York City and has since spread around the world. ...
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In 1987 he formed the Krush Possen which made numerous appearances as a group in late 1992 and gained recognition by becoming the first DJ in Japan to perform with live musicians.
He released is first album "Krush" which stated his presence in the scene and has scine released five more.
DJKrush proves to be an innovative producer because he incorporates modern music to the traditional music.
DJKrush: Its theme is Wa, which means things Japanese as well as full circle, sharing, peace, etc. I think this concept is missing in the world today because of war and cruelty.
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