Godfather of HIP-POP
(smartshanghai) Updated: 2006-12-18 10:01
The "Godfather of HIP-POP" from Japan on his second visit
to Shanghai after a great performance at Pegasus in 2005. Tickets 80rmb
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 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. 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 and brings the unique flavour of the Japanese
Hip-Hop scene to the world
O2 Club & Bar
Tel: 021-5155 3999, 5258 9999 Address:570 West Huai Hai Lu near Hongqiao
Road Date:Wed, 20th December
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