
DJ KOMORI
R&B
<Japanese Ver>
96年よりDJ活動を始め、今や日本を代表するR&B DJ/Producerとして知られる彼。
歌物の純粋な伸びやかさを大切にしたDJスタイルに加え、空間を包み込むように彩るその包容力に、老若男女問わない絶大な人気を一身に集めてきた。01年 からはClub HARLEMにて、自身がレジデントDJを務めるR&Bパーティー「APPLE PIE」をスタート。09年目を迎えた現在ではHARLEM屈指のビックパーティーとしオーディエンスを沸かせている。他にも都内レギュラーイベントを始 めとし、全国各地のクラブイベント、企業イベント、さらには、神戸コレクションのサウンドプロデュースなど年間150本以上にも渡る超多忙な現場スケ ジュールをこなす。
また、数多くのMIXCDをリリースする中、彼の代名詞的作品「Monthly Fruits」は、
日本のDJシーンに多大な影響を与えると共に、一大ムーブメントを巻きおこし、「R&B DJ」という新たなカルチャーを生みだした。他にも、Manhattan Records×DJ KOMORIのストリート最強コラボが実現したMIXCD「Manhattan Records “The Exclusives”-R&B Hits!!-」は、vol.1が3万枚、vol.2はなんと4万枚以上のセールスを叩き出し初のオリコン
インディーズチャート1位を獲得。一躍メジャーシーンにDJ KOMORIの名を轟かせた。
09年4月には、vol.3のリードシングルとしてfeatに、あの”Faith Evans”を迎え、新曲「Loves Doors」を発表。このタイトルでも前作に引続きオリコンインディーズチャート1位を獲得!タイトル2連覇を達成し業界に衝撃を与えると共に R&Bファンの注目を大いに集めた。
インディーレーベル以外にもビクターやEMIといったメジャーレコード会社からも数多くの作品をリリースする傍ら、Faith Evans、TLC、Mya、Ashanti、JaySean、Lil’ Eddie、etc..といった海外のアーティストの楽曲プロデュースから青山テルマや日之内エミ、山口リサ、KEN THE 390といった邦楽プロデュースまで幅広く手掛け、プロデューサーとしてもバイタリティ溢れた活動を続けている。
オフィシャルサイト → http://www.djkomori.com/
オフィシャルブログ → http://ameblo.jp/djkomori/
<English Ver>
DJ Komori, who started Djing in 1996, is one of the most critically
acclaimed R&B DJs and music producers in Japan, even among the major
labels.He has gained popularity with fans of all ages for his DJ style,
which respects the pure harmony of R&B music, and for his versatility, which
gives his sets their unique, atmospheric sound. He’s organized what is now
the biggest R&B party in Tokyo, “Apple Pie” at Club Harlem in Shibuya,
which has been running monthly since 2001. Now arguably the hottest party,
the club is filled to capacity and the attendees’ anticipation for his
highly-anticipated sets is electric. In addition to regular parties in Tokyo
he also tours an average of 150 dates a year, all over the country. His
schedule is unmatched. His phenomenal mix CD series “Monthly Fruits” has
had a large influence on the DJ scene in Japan, and has created a huge
movement, giving rise to the new culture of “R&B DJ”.
His first mix CD of the series “The Excllusive-R&B Hits”, a co-release with
Manhattan Records, has sold 30k. His second has sold more than 40k and
reached first place on the Oricon Indie chart. His third CD of the series,
“Loves Doors”, featured Faith Evans on the lead single, and also reached
first place on the Oricon chart in April 2009, gaining him even more fans.
Also in 2009: “Urban Klassics” (UK R&B mix series) , “Exclusive Mix”
(Tsutaya Records), “V.I.P.” (EMI Music/Monster Compilation), and “The
Exclusive X’mas Hits” (Manhattan Records), which featured Ryan Leslie’s
blue-eyed boy Krys Ivory, and which covered Dreams Come True’s biggest hit
number “Winter Song”, and was top of the pops and stole the show.
In addition to his critically acclaimed mix CD releases, and activities as a
highly demanded top DJ in the scene, he has produced overseas big names such
as Faith Evans, TLC, Ashanti, Jay Sean, Stevie Hoang and Tynisha Keli, and
also has worked with domestic artists such as Teruma Aoyama, Sweep and Risa
Yamaguchi. DJ Komori is tremendously popular now and in fact still has been
rising in popularity.
Official Site → http://www.djkomori.com
【DJ KOMORI works】
(MIXCD / album)
・2005年 DRAMATIC DOMEMIX / indie
・2006 You Gotta HOLD On Me / indieー
・2006 LUIRE×SALSOUL The Style of New York / VICTOR ENTERTAINMENT
・2007 Manhattan Records The Exclusives R&B Hits vol.1 / indie
・2007 Midnight Cruising / indie
・2008 Manhattan Records The Exclusives R&B Hits vol.2 / indie★オリコンインディーズチャート1位獲得
・2008 UK Emotional R&B Mix / indie
・2008 WHAT’S R&B / VICTOR ENTERTAINMENT
・2008 SWEET SENSATION / TSUTAYA RECORDS & BMG JAPAN
・2009 Manhattan Records The Exclusives R&B Hits vol.3 / インディー ★オリコンインディーズチャート1位獲得
・2009 URBAN KLASSICS / indie
・2009 V.I.P presents DANCE 2NIGHT / EMI MUSIC JAPAN
・2009 Manhattan Records The Exclusives X’mas Hits / indie
・2010 WHAT’S R&B 2010 / VICTOR ENTERTAINMENT
(Produce / Remix)
2008 DJ KOMORI ft: Tina Novak&J-Cast / Really Into You
2008 Jay Sean “Maybe” DJ KOMORI Remix / VICTOR ENTERTAINMENT
2008 COLDFEET “In the Middle of the Night” DJ KOMORI Remix / Columbia Music Entertainment
2008 DJ KOMORI / FLASH ft: CHiE(Foxxi misQ) & EMI MARIA / VICTOR ENTERTAINMENT
2009 KEN THE 390 / 届けたくて… ft;青山テルマ Produced by DJ KOMORI / avex
2009 Ashanti feat: Flo Rida “Let’s Do Something Crazy” DJ KOMORI Remix / avex
2009 青山テルマ / 届けたい… ft;KEN THE 390 Produced by DJ KOMORI / UNIVERSAL J
2009 DJ Komori feat.Faith Evans / Love’s Doors / Manhattan Recordings
2009 Asami, ANTY the 紅乃壱, 山口リサ / 太陽 DJ KOMORI Remix / VICTOR ENTERTAINMENT
2009 TLC “Waterfalls” DJ KOMORI Remix / BMG JAPAN
2009 J-CAST / BABYGIRL JUST SAY I DO “DJ KOMORI In The 90s remix” / SUGARBITZ
2009 DRU / “STAY WITH ME” DJ KOMORI Remix / VICTOR ENTERTAINMENT
2009 SWEEP / “Jump around” DJ KOMORI Remix / FOR LIFE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
2009 SWEEP / “Sighful Snow” DJ KOMORI Remix / FOR LIFE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
2009 JACKIE BOYZ / “LOVE AND BEYOND” DJ KOMORI Remix / Star Base Music
2009 Tynisha Keli / I Wish You Loved Me “DJ KOMORI Remix” / Warner Music Japan
2009 DJ Komori ft. Krys Ivory / Winter Song / Manhattan Recordings
2009 山口リサ / ENERGY Produced by DJ KOMORI / VICTOR ENTERTAINMENT
2010 Sweep×DJ KOMORI / Tell the truth feat.NaNa (OH GIRL!) / FOR LIFE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
2010 Sweep×DJ KOMORI / I never dreamed ~ I’M NOT DREAMING / FOR LIFE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
2010 Mamas Gun / You are the music “DJ KOMORI Remix” / avex
2010 Merico-X / I LIKE THE WAY (THE KISSING GAME) “DJ KOMORI Remix” / VICTOR ENTERTAINMENT
2010 DJ KOMORI / Blue Magic ft: 日之内エミ / VICTOR ENTERTAINMENT
2010 KRYS IVORY / AIN’T THAT JUST THE WAY Produced by DJ KOMORI / Manhattan Recordings
2010 Lil’ Eddie feat. Mya / Searchin’ For Love “DJ KOMORI Remix” / Manhattan Recordings
2010 STUDIO APARTMENT / STAY feat. STEVIE HOANG “DJ KOMORI Remix” / NEW WORLD RECORDS
2010 KAY B / Larger Than Life (DJ Komori Remix) / VICTOR ENTERTAINMENT
2010 Keana / need to know (DJ KOMORI remix) / Warner Music Japan
2010 Mya / ALIVE Produced by DJ KOMORI / Manhattan Recordings