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2025年、長年の沈黙を経てdj honda自身名義となるアルバム制作へ向けて再び動き出す。

1st Single「光」はこれから始まる物語のイントロダクションにすぎない。
緊張感溢れるタイトなビートに乗っかるリリックは直接的かつ、リスナーを前進へと駆り立てる輝きを放つ一曲だ。
『光』はその世界を一気に切り拓くメッセージソングとしてリスナーを前進へと導く。
dj hondaの変わらぬ職人的姿勢と現代へのメッセージ、そして明日へ踏み出そうとするリスナーすべてへのアンセムが今ここに誕生した。

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Artist Profile

  • dj honda

    In 1990 and 1992, he moved to New York and won second place at the New Music Seminar DJ Battle For World Supremacy in the same year, marking a historic moment as the first Japanese DJ to have his presence recognized in the New York hip-hop scene. From there, he started his career as an artist and producer "dj honda". 1995: Releases his first album "h1" worldwide. It makes a big impact with top artists of the time such as Fat Joe Common, Redman, Guru, DJ Premiere, Erick Sermon, The Beatnuts, BIZ MARKEY, etc. 1997: Releases his second album "h II". Collaborates with Common, De La Soul, Keith Murray, KRS-One, Mos Def, etc. The single "Travellin' Man" featuring Mos Def was ranked on the Billboard charts for over 16 weeks. 2001: After leaving a major label, releases "h III" as dj honda recordings. The first single "El Presidente" ranked on the Billboard charts, and the second single Real To Me also charted consecutively. The Beatnuts, M.O.P., PMD, etc. participated. 2002: Released the collaborative album "Underground Connection" with PMD, produced all the songs, and then toured the US and Europe. 2003 Provided all the songs for the documentary film "The MC" on hip-hop culture, and collaborated with Quincy Jones III QD3. 2009 Released the album "dj honda IV" simultaneously worldwide. Mos Def, Fred Durst/Limp Bizkit, Kool G Rap, EPMD, Rakaa/Dilated Peoples, and others participated. 2011 Released the album "Aftershock" by Japan's leading jazz musician Terumasa Hino. 2013 Released the album "Unity -h factor-". Produced the beats for all the songs. Produced many songs by domestic and foreign artists. Developed the original brand "h / djhonda". A pioneer in fusing music and fashion. With a history of over 30 years since its founding in 1994. Currently, he actively collaborates with domestic and foreign artists. He continues to create works that transcend genres and borders.

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