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After the release of his third full-length album, Osawa turned his focus on production, working with many high-profile artists in Japan. His first explorations into full production began with the release of [[UA]]'s single, "[[Rhythm (UA)|Rhythm]]", on September 24, 1996. He soon followed his first success in the field with the production of [[Monday Michiru]]'s well-received single "[[You Make Me]]", released in 1998. After seeing success in producing singles, Osawa soon produced the entire album "[[Junior Sweet]]" from well-established Japanese pop musician [[Chara]].
 
After the release of his third full-length album, Osawa turned his focus on production, working with many high-profile artists in Japan. His first explorations into full production began with the release of [[UA]]'s single, "[[Rhythm (UA)|Rhythm]]", on September 24, 1996. He soon followed his first success in the field with the production of [[Monday Michiru]]'s well-received single "[[You Make Me]]", released in 1998. After seeing success in producing singles, Osawa soon produced the entire album "[[Junior Sweet]]" from well-established Japanese pop musician [[Chara]].
  
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Upon his expanding success as an up-and-coming producer, he left For Life Records and signed to major record label [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music Associated Records]] in 1999. Upon this shift, Osawa was able to begin his own record label, [[REALEYES]], that same year. Osawa produced another full-length album, this time on his own record label, from experimentalist musician [[bird (singer)|bird]]. Her first album, ''[[Souls (bird)|SOULS]]'', was released on March 20, 1999, selling well over 800,000 units, becoming a massive hit domestically. Osawa would go on to produce more music towards the close of the nineties.
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Upon his expanding success as an up-and-coming producer, he left For Life Records and signed to major record label [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music Associated Records]] in 1999. Upon this shift, Osawa was able to begin his own record label, [[REALEYES]], that same year. Osawa produced another full-length album, this time on his own record label, from experimentalist musician [[bird (singer)|bird]]. Her first album, ''[[Souls (bird)|SOULS]]'', was released on March 20, 1999, selling well over 800,000 units, becoming a massive hit domestically.
  
 
Osawa, after taking a temporary break from his own work, resumed activity under the name MONDO GROSSO, now his own unit. The following year Osawa would release his hit single "[[Life (MONDO GROSSO)|Life]]", featuring frequent collaborator, [[bird (singer)|bird]]. Following the release of one more single, he released his fourth full-length album, [[MG4]], on August 26, 2000, becoming a milestone in his solo music career. The album was met with critical acclaim, crediting the fusion of acid jazz and house, the display of the diversity in his style of production, and collaborations with musicians such as [[wikipedia:N'dea Davenport|N'dea Davenport]] and [[wikipedia:Amel Larrieux|Amel Larrieux]]. The album was released by Sony Music internationally in over 25 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and France.  
 
Osawa, after taking a temporary break from his own work, resumed activity under the name MONDO GROSSO, now his own unit. The following year Osawa would release his hit single "[[Life (MONDO GROSSO)|Life]]", featuring frequent collaborator, [[bird (singer)|bird]]. Following the release of one more single, he released his fourth full-length album, [[MG4]], on August 26, 2000, becoming a milestone in his solo music career. The album was met with critical acclaim, crediting the fusion of acid jazz and house, the display of the diversity in his style of production, and collaborations with musicians such as [[wikipedia:N'dea Davenport|N'dea Davenport]] and [[wikipedia:Amel Larrieux|Amel Larrieux]]. The album was released by Sony Music internationally in over 25 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and France.  
  
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Osawa soon returned to the field of producing after the success of his solo album, producing and remixing for a number of established artists in Japan, such as [[wyolica]], as well as internationally for artists such as [[BoA]], [[wikipedia:Earth, Wind & Fire|Earth, Wind & Fire]], and [[wikipedia:Jamiroquai|Jamiroquai]]. In 2002, Osawa provided a track, "[[BLZ|Blaze It Up]]", as the only contributor from Japan, for the official 2002 FIFA World Cup album "Fever Pitch", which was released in over 30 countries worldwide.
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Osawa soon returned to the field of producing after the success of his solo album, producing and remixing for a number of established artists in Japan as well as internationally for artists such as [[Wyolica]], [[BoA]], [[wikipedia:Earth, Wind & Fire|Earth, Wind & Fire]], and [[wikipedia:Jamiroquai|Jamiroquai]]. In 2002, Osawa provided a track, "[[BLZ|Blaze It Up]]", as the only contributor from Japan, for the official 2002 FIFA World Cup album "Fever Pitch", which was released in over 30 countries worldwide.
  
 
In 2003, his fifth album "[[Next Wave]]" was released. With sales of over 150,000 copies, an impressive number for a club music album, Osawa truly triggered the "next wave" in Japan's music scene.  In 2004, he produced "[[Samurai Theme]]" (later recorded in [[Wikipedia:Norman Cook|Fatboy Slim]]'s mix CD ''[[Wikipedia:Fala aí!|Fala aí!]]'') from [[Wikipedia:Bob Sinclar|Bob Sinclar]]'s [[Wikipedia:Yellow Productions|Yellow Production]] compilation series ''Africanism 3''.  That same year, he signed [[Nobuchika Eri]] to his label, now retitled FEARLESS RECORDS, and produced four singles, a studio album, and a remix album with her before Nobuchika was dropped by Sony Music Associated Records in 2006 upon Osawa's move to avex's [[rhythm zone]] imprint.  His first major release with [[rhythm zone]] came in the form of his first studio album, [[The One (Osawa Shinichi)|The One]] under his real name, released on September 26, 2007 in Japan.  The album introduced a more introspective and heavier electro house sound that was prevalent in his remixes years prior and a far cry from his comparatively more downtempo and organic productions under his other alias, MONDO GROSSO.  Over a period of two years, the album would enjoy an international release through Avex in Asia as well as his new overseas labels [[wikipedia:Dim Mak Records|Dim Mak Records]] for North America and Southern Fried Records in Europe and Oceania.
 
In 2003, his fifth album "[[Next Wave]]" was released. With sales of over 150,000 copies, an impressive number for a club music album, Osawa truly triggered the "next wave" in Japan's music scene.  In 2004, he produced "[[Samurai Theme]]" (later recorded in [[Wikipedia:Norman Cook|Fatboy Slim]]'s mix CD ''[[Wikipedia:Fala aí!|Fala aí!]]'') from [[Wikipedia:Bob Sinclar|Bob Sinclar]]'s [[Wikipedia:Yellow Productions|Yellow Production]] compilation series ''Africanism 3''.  That same year, he signed [[Nobuchika Eri]] to his label, now retitled FEARLESS RECORDS, and produced four singles, a studio album, and a remix album with her before Nobuchika was dropped by Sony Music Associated Records in 2006 upon Osawa's move to avex's [[rhythm zone]] imprint.  His first major release with [[rhythm zone]] came in the form of his first studio album, [[The One (Osawa Shinichi)|The One]] under his real name, released on September 26, 2007 in Japan.  The album introduced a more introspective and heavier electro house sound that was prevalent in his remixes years prior and a far cry from his comparatively more downtempo and organic productions under his other alias, MONDO GROSSO.  Over a period of two years, the album would enjoy an international release through Avex in Asia as well as his new overseas labels [[wikipedia:Dim Mak Records|Dim Mak Records]] for North America and Southern Fried Records in Europe and Oceania.
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In between the international release of [[The One]], Osawa resumed producing for other artists, notably for [[Namie Amuro]], [[CHEMISTRY]], and [[Tomoyasu Hotei]].  In late 2008, Osawa participated in the project, [[ravex]], with fellow Avex labelmates and DJs Taku Takahashi of [[m-flo]] and Tomoyuki Tanaka a.k.a. [[Fantastic Plastic Machine]].  The project was a commemorative release by Avex celebrating its 20th anniversary in the Japanese music industry.  The project consisted of two physical singles, three digital singles, a vinyl, and a studio album, beginning with the single [[I RAVE U]] feat. [[DJ OZMA]] on August 6, 2008, and ending with the studio album [[trax]], released on April 29, 2009.  The studio album consisted of collaborations with well-known Avex artists, including [[Tohoshinki]], [[Namie Amuro]], [[MONKEY MAJIK]], [[Tsuchiya Anna|ANNA TSUCHIYA]] and [[BoA]], among others.  In September 2009, Osawa released his first remix complilation album, called [[Teppan-Yaki -A Collection of Remixes-|TEPPAN-YAKI -A Collection Of Remixes-]].  It was released in a 2-disc set, with the first disc of Osawa's remixes for international artists, and the second disc compiling remixes for Japanese artists.  Selections from the album were also released internationally through digital music services such as iTunes and Beatport.
 
In between the international release of [[The One]], Osawa resumed producing for other artists, notably for [[Namie Amuro]], [[CHEMISTRY]], and [[Tomoyasu Hotei]].  In late 2008, Osawa participated in the project, [[ravex]], with fellow Avex labelmates and DJs Taku Takahashi of [[m-flo]] and Tomoyuki Tanaka a.k.a. [[Fantastic Plastic Machine]].  The project was a commemorative release by Avex celebrating its 20th anniversary in the Japanese music industry.  The project consisted of two physical singles, three digital singles, a vinyl, and a studio album, beginning with the single [[I RAVE U]] feat. [[DJ OZMA]] on August 6, 2008, and ending with the studio album [[trax]], released on April 29, 2009.  The studio album consisted of collaborations with well-known Avex artists, including [[Tohoshinki]], [[Namie Amuro]], [[MONKEY MAJIK]], [[Tsuchiya Anna|ANNA TSUCHIYA]] and [[BoA]], among others.  In September 2009, Osawa released his first remix complilation album, called [[Teppan-Yaki -A Collection of Remixes-|TEPPAN-YAKI -A Collection Of Remixes-]].  It was released in a 2-disc set, with the first disc of Osawa's remixes for international artists, and the second disc compiling remixes for Japanese artists.  Selections from the album were also released internationally through digital music services such as iTunes and Beatport.
  
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In May of 2010, he debuted a new side project, [[BRADBERRY ORCHESTRA]], with producer and musician [[Kobayashi Takeshi]], best known for producing artists such as [[Mr. Children]], [[Salyu]], [[Onitsuka Chihiro]], and [[Akanishi Jin]], at the 2010 MTV MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN x WORLD STAGE with the song [[LOVE CHECK]].  In June, he released his 2nd studio album with [[rhythm zone]], [[SO2]], which has a more experimental electronica sound while not straying too far away from his previous electro house sound and features collaborations with overseas artists, such as The Black Ghosts, Paul Chambers, and Tommie Sunshine.  The album was given a digital international release by Southern Fried Records in early August.  Later on in the year, he began another side project, [[CROQUEMONSIEUR]], and rounded out the year with productions and remixes for other artists such as [[Angelababy]], [[MINMI]], [[Wikipedia:Fischerspooner|Fischerspooner]], and [[MASTERLINK]].
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In May of 2010, he debuted a new side project, [[BRADBERRY ORCHESTRA]], with producer and musician [[Kobayashi Takeshi]], best known for producing artists such as [[Mr. Children]], [[Salyu]], [[Onitsuka Chihiro]], and [[Akanishi Jin]], at the 2010 MTV MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN x WORLD STAGE with the song [[LOVE CHECK]].  In June, he released his 2nd studio album with [[rhythm zone]], [[SO2]], which has a more experimental sound while not straying too far away from his signature electro house and features collaborations with overseas artists such as The Black Ghosts, Paul Chambers, and Tommie Sunshine.  The album was given a digital international release by Southern Fried Records in early August.  Later on in the year, he began yet another side project, [[CROQUEMONSIEUR]], and rounded out the year with productions and remixes for other artists such as [[Angelababy]], [[MINMI]], [[Wikipedia:Fischerspooner|Fischerspooner]], and [[MASTERLINK]].  By the end of 2010, it was announced that two songs from his [[BRADBERRY ORCHESTRA]] side project, "Mutation" and "kizamu", would be used for the beginning and ending themes respectively for the Playstation 3 video game "Ryu ga Gotoku OF THE END", the third spinoff in the [[Wikpedia:Ryu ga Gotoku|Ryu ga Gotoku]] series (otherwise known as the "Yakuza" series in Western territories), as well as a 2011 release date for the project's debut mini-album.
  
 
==Discography==
 
==Discography==

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Osawa Shinichi (2010)

MONDO GROSSO (It: Big World) was originally a band formed in Kyoto in 1991, but eventually came to be the alias of composer, DJ, musician, and producer Osawa Shinichi. Whilst releasing innovative tunes with his solo projects, Osawa has set out countless producing and remix works for both Japanese and international artists. As a composer and producer, Osawa has worked with Japanese artists like Amuro Namie, UA, Monday Michiru, bird, wyolica, Nobuchika Eri, BoA, and Crystal Kay. As a remixer he has remixed songs for both Japanese and international artists like Digitalism, Felix da Housecat, Benny Benassi, Anna Tsuchiya, Clazziquai Project, and m-flo, among many others. Osawa describes himself as a "Musical Multi-Personality". He is currently under the rhythm zone label in Japan and Asia, while under Southern Fried Records overseas.

Profile

  • Name: Osawa Shinichi (大沢伸一)
  • Birthday: February 7, 1967
  • Birthplace: Shiga, Japan
  • Blood Type: O

Former Members

Information

Osawa began his major recording career as the leader and the bassist for popular Japanese music group MONDO GROSSO, from which he derives his alias. Formed in 1991 and originating out of Kyoto with bandmates B-BANDJ, Nakamura Masato, and Otsuka Hidehito, the band released their self-titled first album under the independent record label, For Life Records on June 18, 1993. The album was very well received both domestically in Japan as well as internationally, leading to a new style in Japanese club music that would eventually become a standard. In 1995, after a second album released on October 10, Born Free, featuring acid jazz stalwart Monday Michiru and the completion of their touring, the band officially disbanded.

Osawa began solo work soon after the dissolution, becoming a collaborator with already established musical entities in Japan. Through this transitional period, MONDO GROSSO morphed into more of a collaborative unit, featuring Osawa and various other vocalists and musicians, with whom he would release future albums with. With many of his self-produced collaborations, he released the album R&B-infused acid jazz album CLOSER on August 21, 1997. Around that same time, he began his career as a hit-making producer.

After the release of his third full-length album, Osawa turned his focus on production, working with many high-profile artists in Japan. His first explorations into full production began with the release of UA's single, "Rhythm", on September 24, 1996. He soon followed his first success in the field with the production of Monday Michiru's well-received single "You Make Me", released in 1998. After seeing success in producing singles, Osawa soon produced the entire album "Junior Sweet" from well-established Japanese pop musician Chara.

Upon his expanding success as an up-and-coming producer, he left For Life Records and signed to major record label Sony Music Associated Records in 1999. Upon this shift, Osawa was able to begin his own record label, REALEYES, that same year. Osawa produced another full-length album, this time on his own record label, from experimentalist musician bird. Her first album, SOULS, was released on March 20, 1999, selling well over 800,000 units, becoming a massive hit domestically.

Osawa, after taking a temporary break from his own work, resumed activity under the name MONDO GROSSO, now his own unit. The following year Osawa would release his hit single "Life", featuring frequent collaborator, bird. Following the release of one more single, he released his fourth full-length album, MG4, on August 26, 2000, becoming a milestone in his solo music career. The album was met with critical acclaim, crediting the fusion of acid jazz and house, the display of the diversity in his style of production, and collaborations with musicians such as N'dea Davenport and Amel Larrieux. The album was released by Sony Music internationally in over 25 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and France.

Osawa soon returned to the field of producing after the success of his solo album, producing and remixing for a number of established artists in Japan as well as internationally for artists such as Wyolica, BoA, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Jamiroquai. In 2002, Osawa provided a track, "Blaze It Up", as the only contributor from Japan, for the official 2002 FIFA World Cup album "Fever Pitch", which was released in over 30 countries worldwide.

In 2003, his fifth album "Next Wave" was released. With sales of over 150,000 copies, an impressive number for a club music album, Osawa truly triggered the "next wave" in Japan's music scene. In 2004, he produced "Samurai Theme" (later recorded in Fatboy Slim's mix CD Fala aí!) from Bob Sinclar's Yellow Production compilation series Africanism 3. That same year, he signed Nobuchika Eri to his label, now retitled FEARLESS RECORDS, and produced four singles, a studio album, and a remix album with her before Nobuchika was dropped by Sony Music Associated Records in 2006 upon Osawa's move to avex's rhythm zone imprint. His first major release with rhythm zone came in the form of his first studio album, The One under his real name, released on September 26, 2007 in Japan. The album introduced a more introspective and heavier electro house sound that was prevalent in his remixes years prior and a far cry from his comparatively more downtempo and organic productions under his other alias, MONDO GROSSO. Over a period of two years, the album would enjoy an international release through Avex in Asia as well as his new overseas labels Dim Mak Records for North America and Southern Fried Records in Europe and Oceania.

In between the international release of The One, Osawa resumed producing for other artists, notably for Namie Amuro, CHEMISTRY, and Tomoyasu Hotei. In late 2008, Osawa participated in the project, ravex, with fellow Avex labelmates and DJs Taku Takahashi of m-flo and Tomoyuki Tanaka a.k.a. Fantastic Plastic Machine. The project was a commemorative release by Avex celebrating its 20th anniversary in the Japanese music industry. The project consisted of two physical singles, three digital singles, a vinyl, and a studio album, beginning with the single I RAVE U feat. DJ OZMA on August 6, 2008, and ending with the studio album trax, released on April 29, 2009. The studio album consisted of collaborations with well-known Avex artists, including Tohoshinki, Namie Amuro, MONKEY MAJIK, ANNA TSUCHIYA and BoA, among others. In September 2009, Osawa released his first remix complilation album, called TEPPAN-YAKI -A Collection Of Remixes-. It was released in a 2-disc set, with the first disc of Osawa's remixes for international artists, and the second disc compiling remixes for Japanese artists. Selections from the album were also released internationally through digital music services such as iTunes and Beatport.

In May of 2010, he debuted a new side project, BRADBERRY ORCHESTRA, with producer and musician Kobayashi Takeshi, best known for producing artists such as Mr. Children, Salyu, Onitsuka Chihiro, and Akanishi Jin, at the 2010 MTV MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN x WORLD STAGE with the song LOVE CHECK. In June, he released his 2nd studio album with rhythm zone, SO2, which has a more experimental sound while not straying too far away from his signature electro house and features collaborations with overseas artists such as The Black Ghosts, Paul Chambers, and Tommie Sunshine. The album was given a digital international release by Southern Fried Records in early August. Later on in the year, he began yet another side project, CROQUEMONSIEUR, and rounded out the year with productions and remixes for other artists such as Angelababy, MINMI, Fischerspooner, and MASTERLINK. By the end of 2010, it was announced that two songs from his BRADBERRY ORCHESTRA side project, "Mutation" and "kizamu", would be used for the beginning and ending themes respectively for the Playstation 3 video game "Ryu ga Gotoku OF THE END", the third spinoff in the Ryu ga Gotoku series (otherwise known as the "Yakuza" series in Western territories), as well as a 2011 release date for the project's debut mini-album.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Digital Singles

Remix Albums

Compilations

Vinyls

DVDs

Works

Produced Works

Remixes

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