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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.  Upon his expanding success, 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 for a then-upcoming musician [[bird (singer)|bird]]. Her first album, ''[[Souls (bird)|SOULS]]'', was released on March 20, 1999, and became a massive hit domestically, selling well over 800,000 units.
 
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.  Upon his expanding success, 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 for a then-upcoming musician [[bird (singer)|bird]]. Her first album, ''[[Souls (bird)|SOULS]]'', was released on March 20, 1999, and became a massive hit domestically, selling well over 800,000 units.
  
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After taking a temporary break from his own work, Osawa resumed activity under the name MONDO GROSSO. The following year Osawa would release life single "[[Life (MONDO GROSSO)|Life]]", featuring labelmate [[bird (singer)|bird]]. The single became his highest charting yet, peaking at #18 on the Oricon charts.  Following the release of one more single [[Butterfly (Mondo Grosso)|BUTTERFLY]], he released his fourth full-length album, ''[[Mg4|MG4]]'', on August 26, 2000, becoming a milestone in his solo music career. The album was met with critical acclaim, with credit to 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]] on the album. The album was released by Sony Music internationally in over 25 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and France.  
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After taking a temporary break from his own work, Osawa resumed activity under the name MONDO GROSSO. The following year Osawa would release life single "[[Life (MONDO GROSSO)|Life]]", featuring labelmate [[bird (singer)|bird]]. The single became his highest charting yet, peaking at #18 on the Oricon charts.  Following the release of one more single [[Butterfly (Mondo Grosso)|BUTTERFLY]], he released his fourth full-length album, ''[[Mg4|MG4]]'', on August 26, 2000, becoming a milestone in his solo music career. The album was met with critical acclaim, with credit to 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]] on the album. The album was alsao released by Sony Music internationally in over 25 countries.  
  
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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|BLZ]]", 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. The album became one of his most successful, debuting at #10 on the Oricon charts and selling over 150,000 copies, significant for a club-based album. In 2004, he signed [[Nobuchika Eri]] to his now retitled FEARLESS RECORDS label, 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.
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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|BLZ]]", 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. The album became one of his most successful, debuting at #10 on the Oricon charts and selling over 150,000 copies, significant for a club-oriented album. In 2004, he signed [[Nobuchika Eri]] to his now retitled FEARLESS RECORDS label, but was dropped by [[Sony Music Associated Records]] in 2006 upon Osawa's move to avex's [[rhythm zone]] imprint.
  
 
===Osawa Shinichi Era (2006-Present)===
 
===Osawa Shinichi Era (2006-Present)===
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His first major release with [[rhythm zone]] came in the form of his first studio album under his real name, ''[[The One (Osawa Shinichi)|The One]]'', released on September 26, 2007. The album introduced a darker and heavier electro house sound that was a far cry from his club-friendly productions under his MONDO GROSSO alias. Over a period of two years, the album would enjoy an international release through Avex in Asia as well as his overseas labels [[wikipedia:Dim Mak Records|Dim Mak Records]] for North America and Southern Fried Records in Europe and Oceania.
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His first major release with [[rhythm zone]] came in the form of his first studio album under his real name, ''[[The One (Osawa Shinichi)|The One]]'', released on September 26, 2007. The album introduced a heavier and rock-influenced sound that was a far cry from his club-friendly productions under his MONDO GROSSO alias. Over a period of two years, the album would enjoy an international release through Avex in Asia as well as his overseas labels [[wikipedia:Dim Mak Records|Dim Mak Records]] for North America and Southern Fried Records in Europe and Oceania.
  
 
In between the international release of ''[[The One (Osawa Shinichi)|The One]]'', 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 began with the single "[[I Rave U|I RAVE U]]" featuring [[DJ OZMA]] in late 2008 and ended with the studio album ''[[Trax|trax]]'', released in early 2009. The studio album consisted of collaborations with well-known avex artists, including [[Tohoshinki]], [[Namie Amuro]], [[MONKEY MAJIK]], [[Tsuchiya Anna]] and [[BoA]], among others.
 
In between the international release of ''[[The One (Osawa Shinichi)|The One]]'', 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 began with the single "[[I Rave U|I RAVE U]]" featuring [[DJ OZMA]] in late 2008 and ended with the studio album ''[[Trax|trax]]'', released in early 2009. The studio album consisted of collaborations with well-known avex artists, including [[Tohoshinki]], [[Namie Amuro]], [[MONKEY MAJIK]], [[Tsuchiya Anna]] and [[BoA]], among others.
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: ''Note: [[BRADBERRY ORCHESTRA#Discography|Click Here]] for releases under '''BRADBERRY ORCHESTRA'''''
 
: ''Note: [[BRADBERRY ORCHESTRA#Discography|Click Here]] for releases under '''BRADBERRY ORCHESTRA'''''
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===Albums===
 
===Albums===
 
* [2007.09.26] [[The One (Osawa Shinichi)|The One]]
 
* [2007.09.26] [[The One (Osawa Shinichi)|The One]]
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===Live Albums===
 
===Live Albums===
 
* [2011.09.14] [[iTunes Live: Shinichi Osawa]]
 
* [2011.09.14] [[iTunes Live: Shinichi Osawa]]
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===Mini-Albums/EPs===
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* [2013.02.13] [[OTR EP#1]] <small>('''OFF THE ROCKER''')</small>
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* [2014.03.05] [[OTR EP#2]] <small>('''OFF THE ROCKER''')</small>
  
 
===Digital Singles===
 
===Digital Singles===
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* [2011.05.02] [[Love Will Guide You]]
 
* [2011.05.02] [[Love Will Guide You]]
 
* [2012.04.09] [[SPANKICK]] <small>('''Shinichi Osawa''' + [[Tomo Hirata]])</small>
 
* [2012.04.09] [[SPANKICK]] <small>('''Shinichi Osawa''' + [[Tomo Hirata]])</small>
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* [2012.09.06] [[Singapore Madness]] <small>('''Shinichi Osawa''' & [[Paul Chambers]])</small>
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* [2012.09.06] [[Singapore Madness]] <small> ('''Shinichi Osawa''' & [[Paul Chambers]])</small>
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* [2014.04.08] [[Breaking Through the Night EP]]
  
 
===Remix Albums===
 
===Remix Albums===
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* [2013.02.13] [[OFF THE ROCKER presents SOFA DISCO]] <small>('''OFF THE ROCKER''')</small>
 
* [2013.02.13] [[OFF THE ROCKER presents SOFA DISCO]] <small>('''OFF THE ROCKER''')</small>
 
* [2013.02.13] [[Osawa Shinichi no Shigoto 2008-2012]] (大沢伸一の仕事 2008-2012; ''Shinichi Osawa's Works 2008-2012'')
 
* [2013.02.13] [[Osawa Shinichi no Shigoto 2008-2012]] (大沢伸一の仕事 2008-2012; ''Shinichi Osawa's Works 2008-2012'')
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* [2013.12.04] [[OFF THE ROCKER presents SOFA DISCO 2014]] <small>('''OFF THE ROCKER''')</small>
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* [2014.12.08] [[Music for Instigator]]
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* [2014.03.05] [[Osawa Shinichi no Shigoto 2012-2013]] (大沢伸一の仕事 2012-2013; ''Shinichi Osawa's Works 2012-2013'')
  
 
==Works==
 
==Works==
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* [2012.10.10] [[Tamaki Nami]] - [[Paradise (Tamaki Nami)|PARADISE]]
 
* [2012.10.10] [[Tamaki Nami]] - [[Paradise (Tamaki Nami)|PARADISE]]
 
* [2013.07.25] [[MINMI]] - [[I LOVE]] ''(#1 Lavender (produce/arrange/mix), #6 La La La ~Ai no Uta~ (additional arrangement/mix), #9 CHIKA no Theme (mix), #10 Kimi ga Suki (mix), #12 Ribbon (arrangement/mix))''
 
* [2013.07.25] [[MINMI]] - [[I LOVE]] ''(#1 Lavender (produce/arrange/mix), #6 La La La ~Ai no Uta~ (additional arrangement/mix), #9 CHIKA no Theme (mix), #10 Kimi ga Suki (mix), #12 Ribbon (arrangement/mix))''
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* [2013.09.02] [[Wikipedia:The Subs|The Subs]] - [[Wikipedia:Collaborations 1/2|Collaborations 1/2]] ''(#3 Demon (The Subs & Shinichi Osawa))''
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* [2013.09.11] [[Yamashita Tomohisa]] - [[A Nude|A NUDE]] (#7 Genshi-teki ja Naito ~Anarogu Rabu~) (原始的じゃナイト ~アナログ ラブ~; An Unoriginal Night ~Analog Love~) ''(arrangement)''
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* [2011.09.11] [[Wakadanna]] - [[Life Is Mountain|LIFE IS MOUNTAIN]] ''(#12 SUITE)''
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* [2011.09.18] [[JUJU]] - [[Distance (JUJU)|JUJU]] ''(#2 Heart Beat)''
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* [2011.09.28] [[Tachibana Hajime]] - [[Monaco]] ''(#6 Coming Into Los Angeles, #8 Modern Things Karaoke)''
 
* [2013.10.02] [[After School|AFTERSCHOOL]] - [[Heaven (After School)|Heaven]]
 
* [2013.10.02] [[After School|AFTERSCHOOL]] - [[Heaven (After School)|Heaven]]
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* [2014.01.29] [[After School|AFTERSCHOOL]] - [[Shh]]
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* [2014.03.28] [[Towa Tei]] - [[18]] ''(TOWA TEI with SHINICHI OSAWA)''
  
 
===Remixes===
 
===Remixes===
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* [2002.xx.xx] [[wikipedia:Jamiroquai|Jamiroquai]] - [[wikipedia:Love Foolosophy|Love Foolosophy]]
 
* [2002.xx.xx] [[wikipedia:Jamiroquai|Jamiroquai]] - [[wikipedia:Love Foolosophy|Love Foolosophy]]
 
* [2002.xx.xx] [[wikipedia:Earth, Wind & Fire|Earth, Wind & Fire]] - Brazilian Rhyme
 
* [2002.xx.xx] [[wikipedia:Earth, Wind & Fire|Earth, Wind & Fire]] - Brazilian Rhyme
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* [2002.08.07] [[BoA]] - [[Peace B.Remixes|Peace B.REMIXES]] ''(#5 ID; PEACE B (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
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* [2002.08.07] [[BoA]] - [[Peace B.Remixes|Peace B.REMIXES]] ''(#5 ID; Peace B (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
 
* [2003.xx.xx] [http://www.timdeluxe.com/ Tim Deluxe] - Mundaya / Less Talk More Action! ''(#1 Mundaya (Mondo Grosso Mix))''
 
* [2003.xx.xx] [http://www.timdeluxe.com/ Tim Deluxe] - Mundaya / Less Talk More Action! ''(#1 Mundaya (Mondo Grosso Mix))''
 
* [2003.08.06] [[Fantastic Plastic Machine]] - [[Zoo]] ''(#4 Euphoria (Mondo Grosso Re-Mix))''
 
* [2003.08.06] [[Fantastic Plastic Machine]] - [[Zoo]] ''(#4 Euphoria (Mondo Grosso Re-Mix))''
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* [2006.09.02] [[Tsuchiya Anna]] - [[Ah Ah (Shinichi Osawa Remix 12' Inch Version)|Ah Ah (Shinichi Osawa Remix 12' inch version)]]
 
* [2006.09.02] [[Tsuchiya Anna]] - [[Ah Ah (Shinichi Osawa Remix 12' Inch Version)|Ah Ah (Shinichi Osawa Remix 12' inch version)]]
 
* [2007.01.xx] [[wikipedia:Boys Noize|Boys Noize]] - Feel Good (TV=OFF) ''(#2 Feel Good (TV=OFF) (Shinichi Osawa Edit))''
 
* [2007.01.xx] [[wikipedia:Boys Noize|Boys Noize]] - Feel Good (TV=OFF) ''(#2 Feel Good (TV=OFF) (Shinichi Osawa Edit))''
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* [2007.07.13] [[wikipedia:Bunny Lake|Bunny Lake]] - Strobe Love ''(#1 Strobe Love (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
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* [2007.07.13] [[wikipedia:Bunny Lake|Bunny Lake]] - Strobe Love
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* [2007.12.11] [[Clazziquai Project]] - [[Robotica|ROBOTICA]] ''(#8 Prayers - Shinichi Osawa remix)''
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* [2007.12.11] [[Clazziquai Project]] - [[Robotica|ROBOTICA]] ''(#8 Prayers - Shinichi Osawa Remix)''
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* [2007.05.xx] [[wikipedia:Digitalism (band)|Digitalism]] - Pogo ''(#3 Pogo (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
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* [2007.05.xx] [[wikipedia:Digitalism (band)|Digitalism]] - Pogo
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* [2007.05.xx] [http://www.myspace.com/damightydubkatz Mighty Dub Katz] - [[Magic Carpet Ride '07]] ''(#4 Magic Carpet Ride 07' (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
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* [2007.05.xx] [http://www.myspace.com/damightydubkatz Mighty Dub Katz] - [[Magic Carpet Ride '07]]
 
* [2007.05.07] [[DE DE MOUSE]] - [[Sunset Girls|sunset girls]] ''(#11 light night dance -Shinichi Osawa Remix)''
 
* [2007.05.07] [[DE DE MOUSE]] - [[Sunset Girls|sunset girls]] ''(#11 light night dance -Shinichi Osawa Remix)''
 
* [2007.06.27] [[Tekkon Kinkreet Remix: Tekkin Concrete|Tekkon Kinkreet REMIX: Tekkin Concrete]] ''(#12 White's Dream - Shinichi Osawa Remix)''
 
* [2007.06.27] [[Tekkon Kinkreet Remix: Tekkin Concrete|Tekkon Kinkreet REMIX: Tekkin Concrete]] ''(#12 White's Dream - Shinichi Osawa Remix)''
 
* [2008.xx.xx] [[wikipedia:The Whip (band)|The Whip]] - [[Blackout]]
 
* [2008.xx.xx] [[wikipedia:The Whip (band)|The Whip]] - [[Blackout]]
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* [2008.xx.xx] [http://www.rubiesmusic.net/ Rubies] - Stand In A Line ''(#2 Stand In A Line (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
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* [2008.xx.xx] [http://www.rubiesmusic.net/ Rubies] - Stand In A Line
 
* [2008.03.26] [[Hamasaki Ayumi|ayumi hamasaki]] - [[Ayu-mi-x 6 -Gold-|ayu-mi-x 6 -GOLD-]] ''(#7 Startin' × SHINICHI OSAWA)''
 
* [2008.03.26] [[Hamasaki Ayumi|ayumi hamasaki]] - [[Ayu-mi-x 6 -Gold-|ayu-mi-x 6 -GOLD-]] ''(#7 Startin' × SHINICHI OSAWA)''
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* [2008.03.31] [[wikipedia:Felix da Housecat|Felix da Housecat]] - Radio ''(#1 Radio (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
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* [2008.03.31] [[wikipedia:Felix da Housecat|Felix da Housecat]] - Radio
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* [2008.04.04] [http://www.myspace.com/tvmr TVMR] - Bowie in the Bronx ''(#3 Bowie In The Bronx (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
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* [2008.04.04] [http://www.myspace.com/tvmr TVMR] - Bowie in the Bronx
 
* [2008.06.04] [[MINMI Best 2002-2008|MINMI BEST 2002-2008]] ''(CD2 #14 The Perfect Vision -Shinichi Osawa Remix-)''
 
* [2008.06.04] [[MINMI Best 2002-2008|MINMI BEST 2002-2008]] ''(CD2 #14 The Perfect Vision -Shinichi Osawa Remix-)''
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* [2008.06.19] [http://www.thesubs.be/ The Subs] - Papillon ''(#3 Papillon (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
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* [2008.06.19] [http://www.thesubs.be/ The Subs] - Papillon
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* [2008.07.xx] [http://www.popularcomputer.fr/ Popular Computer] - Lost and Found ''(#3 Lost & Found (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
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* [2008.07.xx] [http://www.popularcomputer.fr/ Popular Computer] - Lost and Found
 
* [2008.09.17] [[wikipedia:Alex Gopher|Alex Gopher]] - Aurora Vol. 2 ''(#2 Aurora (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
 
* [2008.09.17] [[wikipedia:Alex Gopher|Alex Gopher]] - Aurora Vol. 2 ''(#2 Aurora (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
 
* [2008.11.19] [[GIRL NEXT DOOR]] - [[Jounetsu no Daishou / Escape]] ''(#3 Jounetsu no Daishou (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
 
* [2008.11.19] [[GIRL NEXT DOOR]] - [[Jounetsu no Daishou / Escape]] ''(#3 Jounetsu no Daishou (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
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* [2008.12.03] [[DJ OZMA]] - [[Masurao|MASURAO]] ''(#2 MASURAO (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
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* [2008.12.03] [[DJ OZMA]] - [[Masurao|MASURAO]]
 
* [2008.12.24] [[Towa Tei]] - [[Mind Wall (SOTT Remix)]]
 
* [2008.12.24] [[Towa Tei]] - [[Mind Wall (SOTT Remix)]]
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* [2009.xx.xx] [[wikipedia:Benny Benassi|Benny Benassi]] vs. [[wikipedia:Iggy Pop|Iggy Pop]] - Electro Sixteen ''(#1 Electro Sixteen (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
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* [2009.xx.xx] [[wikipedia:Benny Benassi|Benny Benassi]] vs. [[wikipedia:Iggy Pop|Iggy Pop]] - Electro Sixteen
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* [2009.03.13] Kitsuné Remixes Album # 1 ''(#17 Cazals - Poor Innocent Boys (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
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* [2009.03.13] Kitsuné Remixes Album #1 ''(#17 Cazals - Poor Innocent Boys (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
 
* [2009.06.11] [[wikipedia:Bag Raiders|Bag Raiders]] - Turbo Love Remixes ''(#1 Turbo Love (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
 
* [2009.06.11] [[wikipedia:Bag Raiders|Bag Raiders]] - Turbo Love Remixes ''(#1 Turbo Love (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
 
* [2009.06.12] [[wikipedia:Van She|Van She]] - ''(Kelly)''
 
* [2009.06.12] [[wikipedia:Van She|Van She]] - ''(Kelly)''
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* [2009.07.15] [[wikipedia:The Young Punx|The Young Punx]] - [[Rock Star (Understand) [Shinichi Osawa Remix] ]]
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* [2009.07.15] [[wikipedia:The Young Punx|The Young Punx]] - [[Rock Star (Understand) (Shinichi Osawa Remix)]]
 
* [2009.10.30] [[The Annual 2010]] ''(CD2 #16 Lost Valentinos - Thief (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
 
* [2009.10.30] [[The Annual 2010]] ''(CD2 #16 Lost Valentinos - Thief (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
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* [2010.06.09] [[wikipedia:Sérgio Mendes|Sergio Mendes]] - BOM TEMPO BRASIL - REMIXED ''(#18 YOU AND I - SHINICHI OSAWA REMIX)''
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* [2010.06.09] [[wikipedia:Sérgio Mendes|Sérgio Mendes]] - Bom Tempo Brazil Remixed ''(#18 You and I (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
 
* [2010.09.29] [http://steveaoki.dimmak.com/blog/ Steve Aoki] - [[I Love Techno 2010|I ♥ Techno 2010]] ''(#4 Fischerspooner - Infidels of the World Unite (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
 
* [2010.09.29] [http://steveaoki.dimmak.com/blog/ Steve Aoki] - [[I Love Techno 2010|I ♥ Techno 2010]] ''(#4 Fischerspooner - Infidels of the World Unite (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
 
* [2010.10.06] [[MASTERLINK]] - [[Super Speed E.P|SUPER SPEED E.P]] ''(#3 SUPER SPEED SHINICHI OSAWA REMIX)''
 
* [2010.10.06] [[MASTERLINK]] - [[Super Speed E.P|SUPER SPEED E.P]] ''(#3 SUPER SPEED SHINICHI OSAWA REMIX)''
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* [2013.xx.xx] [[Modek]] - [[Up With Me]]
 
* [2013.xx.xx] [[Modek]] - [[Up With Me]]
 
* [2013.07.10] [[Fujiwara Hiroshi|Hiroshi Fujiwara]] - [[HORIZON]] ''(#2 HORIZON (DUB MIX))''
 
* [2013.07.10] [[Fujiwara Hiroshi|Hiroshi Fujiwara]] - [[HORIZON]] ''(#2 HORIZON (DUB MIX))''
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* [2013.08.26] [[Bart B More]] - [[The Box Remixes]] ''(#1 The Box (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
 
* [2013.08.27] [[wikipedia:The M Machine|The M Machine]] - [[Metropolis Remixed]] ''(#5 Tiny Anthem (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
 
* [2013.08.27] [[wikipedia:The M Machine|The M Machine]] - [[Metropolis Remixed]] ''(#5 Tiny Anthem (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
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* [2013.08.28] [[Bart B More]] - [[The Box Remixes]] ''(#1 The Box (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
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* [2013.09.23] [[wikipedia:Alex Gopher|Alex Gopher]] - [[No Drop]]
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* [2013.12.11] [[Chara]] - [[Koibumi]] (恋文; ''Love Letter'')
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* [2014.04.09] [[wikipedia:Duck Sauce|Duck Sauce]] - [[Quack]] ''(#14 It's You (Shinichi Osawa Remix))''
  
 
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==External Links==

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Osawa Shinichi (2010)

MONDO GROSSO (It: Big World), originally the name of the Kyoto-based acid jazz band formed in Kyoto in 1991, eventually came to be the main alias of composer, DJ, musician, producer, and former MONDO GROSSO leader and bassist, Osawa Shinichi. 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 such as Amuro Namie, UA, Monday Michiru, bird, Nobuchika Eri, BoA, and Crystal Kay. As a remixer he has remixed songs for both Japanese and international artists like Digitalism, Benny Benassi, Anna Tsuchiya, Clazziquai Project, and m-flo, among many others. Osawa describes himself as a "Musical Multi-Personality", working in genres ranging from R&B, soul, and acid jazz, to pop, experimental, and electro house and has worked under other many different aliases. He is currently under the rhythm zone label, while under GND Records overseas.

Profile

  • Name: Osawa Shinichi (大沢伸一)
  • Birthday: February 7, 1967 (1967-02-07) (age 57)
  • Birthplace: Shiga, Japan
  • Blood Type: O

Former Members

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MONDO GROSSO Era (1991-2005)

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 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. Upon his expanding success, 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 for a then-upcoming musician bird. Her first album, SOULS, was released on March 20, 1999, and became a massive hit domestically, selling well over 800,000 units.

After taking a temporary break from his own work, Osawa resumed activity under the name MONDO GROSSO. The following year Osawa would release life single "Life", featuring labelmate bird. The single became his highest charting yet, peaking at #18 on the Oricon charts. Following the release of one more single BUTTERFLY, 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, with credit to 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 on the album. The album was alsao released by Sony Music internationally in over 25 countries.

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, "BLZ", 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. The album became one of his most successful, debuting at #10 on the Oricon charts and selling over 150,000 copies, significant for a club-oriented album. In 2004, he signed Nobuchika Eri to his now retitled FEARLESS RECORDS label, but was dropped by Sony Music Associated Records in 2006 upon Osawa's move to avex's rhythm zone imprint.

Osawa Shinichi Era (2006-Present)

His first major release with rhythm zone came in the form of his first studio album under his real name, The One, released on September 26, 2007. The album introduced a heavier and rock-influenced sound that was a far cry from his club-friendly productions under his MONDO GROSSO alias. Over a period of two years, the album would enjoy an international release through Avex in Asia as well as his overseas labels Dim Mak Records for North America and Southern Fried Records in Europe and Oceania.

In between the international release of The One, 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 began with the single "I RAVE U" featuring DJ OZMA in late 2008 and ended with the studio album trax, released in early 2009. The studio album consisted of collaborations with well-known avex artists, including Tohoshinki, Namie Amuro, MONKEY MAJIK, Tsuchiya Anna and BoA, among others.

That October, he conceived 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. The duo made their television debut in May 2010 at the MTV WORLD STAGE VMAJ 2010 with the song "LOVE CHECK". In June, he released his second studio album under rhythm zone, SO2, which features collaborations with overseas artists such as The Black Ghosts, Paul Chambers, and Tommie Sunshine. Osawa rounded out the year establishing a "digital" label, LDK (Loud Digital Kitchen), with DJ Tomo Hirata.

By the end of 2010, it was announced that two songs from his BRADBERRY ORCHESTRA side project, "Mutation" and "kizamu", would be used as the beginning and ending themes respectively for the upcoming 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). BRADBERRY ORCHESTRA's debut mini-album, Vol.0, was released on March 16th.


Discography (as MONDO GROSSO)

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Discography (as Shinichi Osawa)

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