Biography / バイオグラフィー
JAPANESE / 日本語
DJ HASEBE - DJ / Sound Producer -
生年月日：1971.6.25
出身地：千葉県
1971年6月千葉県木更津市に生まれる。
1988年HIP HOPに接し、好んで聞くようになる。DJに未来の音楽的な可能性を感じ、19歳でターンテーブルとミキサーを購入し、本格的にDJを始める。自身の可能性を広げ、確かなものにするため上京。 都心のクラブやイベントパーティでDJをするようになる。
ミックスや選曲のセンスにどのクラブのフロアーも沸いた。 そして、DJのサウンドプロデューサーとしての在り方を意識するようになる。
影響を受けたDJは、キッドカプリ、ファンクマスターフレックス、ストレッチアーム ストロング等である。
1993年、この頃、東京で一番話題になっていた芝浦のクラブ「GOLD」でHASEBE主催のイベント「FAT RAT」を開催。予想通りの大盛況で、会場は彼のDJで踊る若者であふれた。 いつもレコードを購入するレコードショップ「CISCO」渋谷店のすすめでミックス テープを制作し、初めてのミックステープ「DJ HASEBE #1」が誕生する。
これが大評判で、レコード店の要望に応え、続けて「DJ HASEBE #2」を産み出す。そして、彼のミックステープに対する評価を受けて、彼は自身のDJとしての実力を確信した。
Busta Rhymesや海外からの有名アーティストの来日にあわせて、イベント会場のオー プニングアクトDJをすることが増え、国内の有名アーティストの全国ツアーのDJも担当するようになる。そのころから音楽業界にも「HASEBE」の名前が響き始める。 注目すべき人物としてファッション誌やカルチャー誌には度々登場。媒体に自身を露出することで、DJという職業への注目度を上げることに貢献。
そして、徐々に「HASEBE」の 名前を世間に広めていった。
1996年、初のプロデュース作品「アイスピック」を発表。 ラッパーにはZEEBRA、MUMMY-Dをフィーチャリング。
当初アナログのみだったが、後にCD化される。 同時にミックステープ「DJ HASEBE #3」を制作。
そんな折り、大きな流れがHASEBEにやってくる。Sugar SoulのAIKOとの出会いである。
それは奇しくも2pacが亡くなった日であった。 最初は「 Sugar Soul 」という企画ユニットへのDJとしての参加だった。
そこで初めて、Sugar Soulのミニアルバム「Those Days」に収録されるHASEBEプロデュース の「今すぐ欲しい」が産まれる。
直ぐさま自身のミックステープ「DJ HASEBE #4」 がAIKOの参加で作られた。 まだ、いわゆる歌謡曲、POPSがヒットの大半を占めていた日本の中で、「これが日本のスタンダードになる」とHASEBEは予告していた。しかし、これには当時の誰もが疑問を投げかけていた。
だが、これが現実となる。「今すぐ欲しい」は当時20,000枚のアナログ盤ヒット。CDも驚異のロングランでセールスが伸び続けた。
そして、HASEBE名義のミニアルバム「adore」をリリース。 各方面からリミックスやプロデュースのオファーが相次ぐ。
手掛けたアーティストのディスクについて、特にアナログに関してはプロモーションとしての役割を超越し、10,000枚以上のセールスが確約された。 また、1997年4月より2000年12月までレギュラーのクラブイベントとして今となっては伝説のパーティー「honey dip」を「渋谷HARLEM」にてDJWATARAIらとともに毎週火曜日に開催。平日にもかかわらず、週末並みの集客を誇り、様々なアーティストにプロモーションライブの場として活用されるようになっていった。そのタイミングでのオリジナルアルバムとして2001年にはビズ・マーキーからモス・デフ、ダグE・フレッシュ、レ・ニュビアン、ラーゼル、ロニー・ジョーダン、ビーニ・マン、オマーなどをフィーチュアした「 Hey World! 」をリリース。このアルバムはヨーロッパ数カ国でも発売された。
2002年の作品「Old nick Radio show」より、「Old nick」という新名義でもブレイクビーツ、アブストラクトを中心にした進化したトラックミュージックをも世界に向けて発信し続けている。過去彼のアルバムはヨーロッパとアジアなど、16カ国以上で流通している。
そして今、彼は常にネクストレベルの自分の姿を思い描いて、それに向かって挑戦を続けている・・・。
ENGLISH / 英語
DJ HASEBE - DJ / Sound Producer -
birth : 1971.6.25
come from : Chiba pref.
In this globalizing world music and culture are constantly cross-fertilizing and giving birth to new and exciting incarnations of music. DJ HASEBE represents one such phenomenon. This Japanese national has taken the rough hip hop street breaks of the USA to his heart and started producing his own high energy brand of rap that retains the power of the American old skool beats but also adds a fresh, international outlook. So respected is this Japanese musician that his latest album “HEY WORLD” sees contributions by hip hop heavyweights like Doug E Fresh, Speech, Mos Def and Rahzel. Jamaican dancehall superstar Beenie Man and French African divas Les Nubians were also glad to lend their talents to this remarkable album, showcasing its international flavor.
DJ HASEBE has been at the forefront of the Japanese hip hop scene since the early nineties and now has his sights set on international recognition. “I try to take things step-by-step. I believe that it helps me to be able to make progress” relates HASEBE. “I want to put Japanese hip hop in the international market!” And he is well situated to do just that. His vibrant style has drawn critical praise both at home and abroad. Speech of (the recently re-formed) Arrested Development was quick to show his respect for the cutting edge innovator HASEBE. “I Really had a cool time with Hasebe. His beats immediately inspired me to write the type of lyrics I did.” Speech too, is acutely aware of the international nature of hip hop and was clearly appreciative of that fact as well as the considerable talents of the Japanese HASEBE. “Music is the universal funk, and the proof is in the fact that is two from different background spoke the same language.” Soul superstar Omar also paid tribute to Hasebe after the two were able to work together. “I had a funky good time on the DJ HASEBE sessions and that it was a pleasure to work with such a groovy musician - maybe we'll get the chance to work together again"
HASEBE was born in June 1971 near Tokyo and was first exposed to hip hop around 1988. He immediately took to the music and saw the future music possibilities of being a Japanese DJ pushing forward this exciting new sound. He bought a turntable and mixer and started DJing seriously, moving to Tokyo at the tender age of 19 to expand his career. The city was ripe for his inspired brand of hip hop and every time HASEBE DJed the dance floors would explode due to his keen mixes and pumping tracks. At the same time Hasebe started thinking about becoming a producer. He listened to, and was influenced by, DJ Kid Capri, Fanmaster Flexx and Stretch Armstrong and he credits these artists as seminal to creating his own funk and groove.
In 1993 HASEBE premiered the event "FAT RAT" at Gold, which was on the leading edge of clubs for dance music in Tokyo at the time. The party’s success is legendary and HASEBE can be given much of the credit for creating the hip hop boom in Japan that took off at that time. HASEBE’s first mix tape was eagerly embraced and promoted by Cisco Shibuya, one of the most influential record stores in Japan. Called "DJ HASEBE 1" the tape became a must-have for the emerging cadres of hip hop fans in Japan. The awesome response led Hasebe to immediately get together another mix, which confirmed his stellar ability as a DJ and helped to continue the growth of his enormous following in Japan. His talents paved the way for him to be the opening DJ for such visiting international artists as Busta Rhymes. Constantly in demand to perform at events in Japan, Hasebe became the hottest property on the local hip hop scene. This early part of his career won him a multitude of fans in Japan and also made a substantial contribution to increasing the profile of the DJ and making it an accepted occupation in Japan.
DJ HASEBE’s major breakthrough came in 1996 when he released his first original single "Ice Pick". It featured the Japanese rappers ZEEBRA and MUMMY-D. The single was only released on vinyl at that time but was immediately deemed an underground classic. It was later re-issued on CD. HASEBE produced his 3rd mixed tape at this time, sustaining the success of his first two mixes.
HASEBE’s career was about to take another giant leap forward. A chance meeting with Aiko, a vocalist fort the group Sugar Soul, on the day of 2pac`s death initiated a fortunate partnership. Initially HASEBE served as an ad hoc DJ for Sugar Soul but all that was about to change. The track "Ima Sugu Hoshii", produced by Hasebe, was released on a Sugar Shack mini album. He followed that with his fourth mix tape which featured bandmate Aiko. At the time Hasebe boldly predicted that the music would revolutionize Japanese industry, which was dominated by fluffy Japanese pop. Despite the outrageous nature of his claim HASEBE was proved right. “Ima Sugu Hoshii” sold 20,000 units and has continued to sell. Further hip hop has become a major force on the Japanese music scene.
HASEBE released a mini album called "Adore" which was also well received. Since then he has gotten a multitude of requests to remix and produce from a wide spectrum of Japanese artists. Records he has produced have sold over 10,000 units and the requests continue to roll in. His highly successful weekly club night "Honey Dip" held at Club Harlem since April 1997 moved to Space Lab Yellow, one of Tokyo`s premier club venues, in January 2001. His debut full-length album, "HEY WORLD" has sold over 100,000 copies in Japan and continues to be hot property. It is plain to see the horizons are boundless for this talented and exciting international hip hopper. And the album also released in Europe by Warner groups.
Hasebe has spun for several events in US from 2003 such as Coors Mountain Rock Jam Festival, Nike Jordan Launch Party, Playstation Party and more at Hollywood. He has received very good responses from artists, audiences, and press every time he spun at overseas.
Hasebe had the Asia Tour with Edison Chen, super star from Hong Kong in summer 2004, and he also produced him four songs for Edison’s album.
| 1992 | The event, "S3" for the snowborder, skater, and surfer. Over 1,000 people was present. |
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| 1993 | DJ Hasebe presents "FAT RAT" at Club Gold |
| 1995.08 | "Busta Rhymes" Live, Front Act DJ |
| 1995.08 - 1996.03 | Every Friday regular DJ at the Terminal, Nishiazabu Tokyo |
| 1995.11 | "COMMON SENSE" Live, Front Act DJ |
| 1995.11 - | "Fine Night" Japan Tour |
| 1996.04 - 1996.06 | Shibuya FM Voice, Every Saturday DJ Mix Show |
| 1995 - 1997 | Namie Amuro, MAX Japan Tour Live DJ |
| 1996.08 | Joined Sugar Soul as a Live DJ, and sound producer |
| 1997.02.15 | DJ Hasebe presents R&B Showcase "Butter Smooth" at Club Asia, Shibuya Tokyo |
| 1997.05 - 1998.03 | Shibuya FM Voice, Every Saturday "club TIMEX" regular MC / DJ |
| 1997.05.09 - | "Fine Night" Japan Tour |
| 1997.05.20 | Yukinojo Mori Joint Live DJ in NISSHIN POWER STATION |
| 1997.06.24 | DJ Hasebe Presents R&B Showcase "Butter Smooth2" at yellow, Tokyo |
| 1997.12.27 | MTV 5th Anniversary "Undercover" DJ at Ebisu Garden Hall |
| 1997.12.30 | DJ Hasebe Presents R&B Showcase "Butter Smooth3" at Harlem, Shibuya |
| 1997.12 - 1998.02 | DJ Hasebe Presents R&B Showcase "Butter Smooth" Japan Tour |
| 1998.03.18 | Hirofumi Asamoto / SPEECH "Deep & Funny Night" Live DJ at Liquid Room |
| 1998.12.25 | Takarajima Co., Ltd. presents "CLUB SWEET" at Shibuya Club Quattro |
| 1996 | CLUB VELFARRE "Space" DJ |
| 1997.07 | Every Friday CLUB "ZEUS" DJ at Roppongi, Tokyo |
| 1997.05 | Every other Wednesday CLUB "BED" DJ at Ikebukuro, Tokyo |
| 1997.07 | Sports Shop "A.S.R." DJ |
| 1997.04 - 2000.12 | Every Tuesday CLUB HARLEM "Honey Dip" at Shibuya, Tokyo |
| 2000.02.22 | "Main Pass" Release Party in Club Harlem, Shibuya Tokyo |
| 2000.04.22 | HECTIC STORE OPENING PARTY |
| 2000.05.01 | CLUB HARLEM 3RD ANNIVERSARY |
| 2000.06 - 2000.07 | Sugar Soul Japan Tour Live DJ |
| 2000.10.07 | Sapporo FM North 7th Anniversary MIX2000 CLUB ZEPP AUTUMN PARTY |
| 2000.10.15 | "HIPHOP ROYAL 2000" in Hibiya yaon |
| 2000.10.31 | "POLO JEANS COMPANY meets honey dip" in club WOMB, Shibuya Tokyo |
| 2000.11.02 | HECTIC CLUB EVENT, in Kanazawa |
| 2000.11.25 | CLUB EVENT in Kyoto |
| 2000.11.26 | CLUB EVENT in Fukuyama |
| 2001.01 - | Every Tuesday CLUB yellow "fowl" at Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo |
