Shinichi OsawaBackground informationBorn( 1967-02-07) February 7, 1967 (age 52)Origin,Genres,Occupation(s)Musician, DJ, record producer, composerYears active1989–presentLabels,Associated actsMondo Grosso, Africanism, Paul ChambersWebsiteShinichi Osawa (: 大沢 伸一,: Ōsawa Shin'ichi, born 7 February 1967), better known by his stage name Mondo Grosso, is a Japanese musician, DJ, record producer and composer currently signed onto 's label. Previously he was signed to 's FEARLESS RECORDS division and released albums under the title of Mondo Grosso ( for 'big world'). Over the course of his career he has worked in genres from to, with strong influences of underground club music, though his recent work has been in the genre of. Rated Mondo Grosso at #95 on their 'Top 100 Japanese Pop Artists' and Shinichi Osawa is ranked as Japan's #1 electro house DJ and Japan's #3 overall DJ by TopDeejays.com.
Contents.Background Shinichi Osawa was originally the producer and bassist for the popular Japanese musical group Mondo Grosso, which formed in in 1991 on the label. However, in 1995, after the group disbanded, Osawa concentrated more on his own material, collaborating with many artists such as, and even. In the midst of his collaborative work in 1997, he became a solo producer, releasing the infused and house album.He made a move from For Life Records to Sony Music Associated Records in 1999, where he began his own label. Throughout the years, Osawa acted as a producer for artists such as Bird. His 2000 album displayed the diversity of his production, fusing jazz and house. It featured the hit song 'Life', featuring Bird. In 2003 he released, a more traditional house album.Osawa provided the hypnotic array of techno music on the popular game in 2004.
He did not reappear as a composer for its sequel.Mondo Grosso Next Wave Extended Mix of Archie Shepp - 'Blues For Brother George Jackson' appears on Verve Remixed Plus (2005) ( ).In 2007, Osawa signed to record label. Feeling that, in comparison to his previous albums, the sound reflected more closely his DJ sets and performances (performed under his real name), Osawa released his album under the moniker of 'Shinichi Osawa' rather than 'Mondo Grosso'. 'Our Song' was the initial single released in Japan, followed by the Chemical Brothers cover Star Guitar. Under his real name, Osawa has received more international attention, creating acclaimed remixes of 's 'Radio' and 's 'Pogo'.
He also performed at, which was his first performance in America. He is also featured in Clazziquai's Robotica album in a remix for Prayers by Christina Chu.In 2008, he remixed #1-hit song Startin' by Japanese pop sensation. The mix appeared on the album.In October 2008, following a release of Star Guitar as a single by, made a digital release of The One in the UK. A physical release is scheduled for January 2009.In November 2008, 'Our Song' appeared on of 's DJ simulation series, alongside several other songs by Avex's House Nation group.Osawa is currently involved in, a collaboration with fellow DJs and established to mark 20 years of. Their debut album Trax was released on April 8, 2009, and follows the release of the singles I Rave U and Believe in LOVE - feat.Osawa released, the second album under his given name, on June 16, 2010 digitally and June 30 on CD/DVD.In 2009, Osawa collaborated with Takeshi Kobayashi to form the duo.
With the lead single 'LOVE CHECK,' Bradberry Orchestra released their first album ' on March 16, 2011 in Japan through. Songs from the album have been used to promote Sony's phone as well as 's.Currently Osawa hosts a bi-monthly online radio show called Date Line with fellow DJ on.In 2017, he released the Mondo Grosso song 'Labyrinth'. The music video, starring actress, has over 16 million views on as of December 2018. Discography Mini albums 19941995Albums as head of Mondo Grosso 1993MONDO GROSSO1995Born Free032017Nandodemo Atarashiku Umareru (何度でも新しく生まれる; Reborn Again and Always Starting New)2018Attune / DetuneSolo albums 20072010Live albums 19952004' (1 and 2)'Remix albums 20082009Singles 1995'Oh Lord, Let Me do No Wrong'1995'Family'1997'Laughter in The Rain'1997'Everyday Life/Thing Keep Changin'2000'Life' (feat. Bird)2000'Butterfly'2000'Now You Know Better'2001'Don't Let Go'2002'Blz'2002' (feat. )2003'Shinin'2003'Hikari' ( 光, Light)2007'Our Song'2008' (cover version of track)2008'Push'2008'Main Street Electrical Parade'2009'EEAA'2009'Love Will Guide You'2014'Main Street Electrical Parade' (Extended Mix)2017'ラビリンス' (Feat.