Kza(Force of Nature)
Kzaは、サンプリング / ヴァイナル⽂化への強い愛情を胸に、ダンス・ミュージックを独⾃のスタンスで追求し、⽇本のダンスミュージックシーンを牽引し続けるDJ / プロデューサーである。
またDJ KENTとのユニット「Force Of Nature」のメンバーとして30 年以上にわたり独⾃の⾳楽を築き上げてきた。ヒップホップをルーツに、ディスコ、ハウス、テクノ、ブレイクビーツ、バレアリックまでをシームレスに横断するプレイスタイルはジャンルという枠組みを超えた圧倒的な説得⼒を持つ。
⻑年にわたり世界各地で膨⼤なレコードを掘り続けてきたヴァイナル・ディガーとしても知られ、その豊富な知識と鋭い審美眼に裏打ちされた選曲、時間の流れを緻密に設計するプレイスタイルは国内外で⾼く評価されている。
また、ソロ名義での『Dig and Edit』シリーズをはじめ、数多くのリエディットやリミックス、プロデュースワークを⼿掛けるなど、クリエイターとしても幅広く活動。クラブからフェスティバルまであらゆる空間を⾃在にコントロールし、その場に集う⼈々を深いグルーヴで⼀つにしていく表現⼒は、多くのDJや⾳楽ファンから厚い信頼を集めている。
⽇本のクラブカルチャーを現在進⾏形で更新し続ける存在として、世代や国境を越えて多くのリスナーを魅了し続けている。
Driven by a deep passion for sampling and vinyl culture, Kza is a DJ and producer who pursues dance music from his own unique perspective and continues to lead the Japanese dance music scene.
Furthermore, as a member of the duo ‘Force Of Nature’ alongside DJ KENT, he has been crafting his own distinctive sound for over 30 years. With hip-hop as his roots, his playing style seamlessly traverses genres from disco, house and techno to breakbeats and Balearic, possessing an overwhelming persuasiveness that transcends genre boundaries.
He is also renowned as a vinyl digger who has spent many years unearthing vast collections of records from all over the world. His track selection, underpinned by his extensive knowledge and keen aesthetic judgement, and his meticulously crafted set-building style are highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad.
Furthermore, he is active as a creator across a wide range of fields, including his solo ‘Dig and Edit’ series, as well as numerous re-edits, remixes and production work. His ability to effortlessly command any space, from clubs to festivals, and to unite the crowd with a deep groove has earned him the deep trust of many DJs and music fans alike.
As a figure who continues to shape Japanese club culture today, he continues to captivate listeners across generations and national borders.
またDJ KENTとのユニット「Force Of Nature」のメンバーとして30 年以上にわたり独⾃の⾳楽を築き上げてきた。ヒップホップをルーツに、ディスコ、ハウス、テクノ、ブレイクビーツ、バレアリックまでをシームレスに横断するプレイスタイルはジャンルという枠組みを超えた圧倒的な説得⼒を持つ。
⻑年にわたり世界各地で膨⼤なレコードを掘り続けてきたヴァイナル・ディガーとしても知られ、その豊富な知識と鋭い審美眼に裏打ちされた選曲、時間の流れを緻密に設計するプレイスタイルは国内外で⾼く評価されている。
また、ソロ名義での『Dig and Edit』シリーズをはじめ、数多くのリエディットやリミックス、プロデュースワークを⼿掛けるなど、クリエイターとしても幅広く活動。クラブからフェスティバルまであらゆる空間を⾃在にコントロールし、その場に集う⼈々を深いグルーヴで⼀つにしていく表現⼒は、多くのDJや⾳楽ファンから厚い信頼を集めている。
⽇本のクラブカルチャーを現在進⾏形で更新し続ける存在として、世代や国境を越えて多くのリスナーを魅了し続けている。
Driven by a deep passion for sampling and vinyl culture, Kza is a DJ and producer who pursues dance music from his own unique perspective and continues to lead the Japanese dance music scene.
Furthermore, as a member of the duo ‘Force Of Nature’ alongside DJ KENT, he has been crafting his own distinctive sound for over 30 years. With hip-hop as his roots, his playing style seamlessly traverses genres from disco, house and techno to breakbeats and Balearic, possessing an overwhelming persuasiveness that transcends genre boundaries.
He is also renowned as a vinyl digger who has spent many years unearthing vast collections of records from all over the world. His track selection, underpinned by his extensive knowledge and keen aesthetic judgement, and his meticulously crafted set-building style are highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad.
Furthermore, he is active as a creator across a wide range of fields, including his solo ‘Dig and Edit’ series, as well as numerous re-edits, remixes and production work. His ability to effortlessly command any space, from clubs to festivals, and to unite the crowd with a deep groove has earned him the deep trust of many DJs and music fans alike.
As a figure who continues to shape Japanese club culture today, he continues to captivate listeners across generations and national borders.
