DJ KRUSH
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Bio
DJ Krush (real name Hideaki Ishi) is a Japanese DJ, producer and pioneering figure in hip‑hop and electronic music, born in Tokyo in 1962. He began his career in the 1980s after being inspired by hip‑hop culture, going on to form the hip‑hop group Krush Posse before launching a solo career that would make him globally influential. Krush is widely regarded as one of the foremost innovators in instrumental hip‑hop, trip‑hop and abstract beat music, known for his atmospheric production, use of jazz and soul samples, and turning turntables into expressive live instruments. He released his debut album Krush in 1994 and has since worked across genres, collaborated with artists worldwide, and performed in hundreds of cities across major festivals and clubs. In 2024 he released his latest album Saisei and continues to tour internationally.
Music style
Trip Hop, Downtempo, Acid Jazz, Instrumental Hip-Hop
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