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'''Def Tech''' is a duo consisting of Micro and Shen. Their unique sound is a mix of reggae, hip hop and some pop. They describe their music to be "Jawaiian Reggae". The two met through their friend, [[JESSE]] from [[RIZE]].
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[[Image:Def Tech 2010.jpg|thumb|350px|Def Tech (2010)<br />
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Left to right: [[Micro (Def Tech)|Micro]], [[Shen]]]]
  
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They announced their disbanding in September 7th, 2007.<sup>[http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/47822/ 1]</sup>
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'''Def Tech''' is an ethnically mixed musical duo from Japan currently signed to the [[Indie|indie]] label [[iLLCHiLL|Euntalk]]. Their unique sound is a mix of reggae, hip hop and some pop, described as "Jawaiian reggae" ([[Japan]] + [[Wikipedia:Hawaii|Hawaii]] + [[Wikipedia:Jamaica|Jamaica]]).<ref>"[http://web.archive.org/web/20040604094129/deftech.jp/html/profile.htm Def Tech Profile]". Archived from the [http://www.deftech.jp/html/profile.htm original] on 2004-06-04. Retrieved 2010-06-14.</ref> They disbanded on September 7, 2007, but reunited in 2010.<ref name="breakup" /><ref>"[http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/76841/full/ Def Tech、4年ぶり復活！ タッグ再結成で今秋目標にアルバム発表へ]". ''[[Oricon]]''. 2010-06-03. Retrieved 2010-06-14.</ref> At the time of Def Tech's disbandment, their three albums had sold a combined total of over 3.9 million copies.<ref name="breakup">"[http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/47822/ Def Tech解散「活動再開を待ってくれた皆さん、ごめんなさい」]". ''[[Oricon]]''. 2007-09-07. Retrieved 2010-06-14.</ref>
  
 
==Members==
 
==Members==
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* [[Shen]] - Born in China, but raised in Hawaii.
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* [[Shen]]
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* [[Micro]] - From Ota Ward, Tokyo. His real name is 西宮佑騎（Nishimiya Yuuki) and he graduated from Hosei University.
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* [[Micro (Def Tech)|Micro]]
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==Information==
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[[Shen]] was born in [[China]], but grew up in [[Wikipedia:Hawaii|Hawaii]] and [[Tokyo]]. He met [[Micro (Def Tech)|Micro]] through their mutual friend, [[JESSE]] from [[RIZE]]. JESSE named the group "Def Tech" with the phrase "Technique wo hikerakasanai" (テクニックをひけらかさない; ''Not showing off technique'') and "Def" being slang for "chou kakkoii" (チョーカッコイイ; ''super cool'').<ref>"[http://web.archive.org/web/20050630011104/www.deftech.jp/html/mc_profile.html Def Tech Profile]". Archived from the [http://www.deftech.jp/html/mc_profile.html original] on 2005-06-30. Retrieved 2010-06-14.</ref>
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Def Tech debuted in 2003 when they were featured on [[RIZE]]'s single "[[Vibration (RIZE)|VIBRATION]] ~introducing Def Tech". They made their solo debut under the [[Indie|indie]] label [[iLLCHiLL]] in 2005 with their self-titled album ''[[Def Tech (album)|Def Tech]]''. Two months after the album's release, it reached #1 on the [[Oricon]] weekly chart. Overall, it charted for 102 weeks and sold over 1.9 million copies, making them the second indie artist to achieve a million-selling album. At the end of the year, they were the first ever indie artist to perform at the ''[[NHK]] [[Kouhaku Uta Gassen]]''.<ref name="sportshochi" />
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In September 2007, Def Tech disbanded due to differences between the two, but it was announced that they had reunited on June 3, 2010. They have completed eight songs for a new album that is slated for an autumn release.<ref name="sportshochi">"[http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20100603-OHT1T00028.htm 復活！Ｄｅｆ　Ｔｅｃｈ！４年ぶりに活動再開]". ''Sports Hochi''. 2010-06-03. Retrieved 2010-06-14.</ref> A preview of two songs, tentatively titled "[[The Come Back]]" and "[[A-1]]", have been posted on their [[Wikipedia:YouTube|YouTube]] channel.
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==Discography==
 
==Discography==
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[[Image:Def Tech - Catch The Wave promo.jpg|thumb|220px|Def Tech promoting ''[[Catch the Wave (album)|Catch The Wave]]'' (2006)]]
 
===Albums===
 
===Albums===
 
* [2005.01.22] [[Def Tech (album)|Def Tech]]
 
* [2005.01.22] [[Def Tech (album)|Def Tech]]
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* [2006.04.26] [[Catch the Wave|Catch The Wave]]
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* [2005.06.28] [[Lokahi Lani (album)|Lokahi Lani]] ([[Wikipedia:Hawaiian language|Haw]]: ''Unity of Heaven'')
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* [2006.04.26] [[Catch the Wave (album)|Catch The Wave]]
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* [2010.xx.xx] ''TBA''
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===iTunes Exclusives===
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* [2005.06.29] [[1 X 2 (Limited Edition)]] (album)
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* [2005.09.03] [[Cancion de la Expansion|Canción de la expansión]] ([[Wikipedia:Spanish language|Es]]: ''Song of Expansion'') (charity single)
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* [2007.06.13] [[Footage]] (video album)
  
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===Mini-Albums===
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===DVDs===
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* [2005.06.28] [[Lokahi Lani]]
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* [2006.07.17] [[Inori (Def Tech)|Inori]] feat. [[SAKURA (singer)|SAKURA]] (いのり; ''Prayer'')
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* [2006.12.27] [[Def Tech Budokan]] (Def Tech 武道館)
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* [2006.12.27] [[Def Tech Okinawa Live|Def Tech OKINAWA LIVE]]
  
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===Download Exclusive===
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===Compilations / Others===
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* [2005.xx.xx] [[1 X 2]] (iTunes Exclusive Album)
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* [2003.01.22] [[RIZE]] - [[Vibration (RIZE)|VIBRATION]] ~introducing '''Def Tech'''
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* [2005.09.03] [[Cancion de la Expansion|Canción de la expansión]] (iTunes Exclusive Charity Song)
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* [2003.02.05] [[RIZE]] - [[Natural Vibes (RIZE)|Natural Vibes]] (#11 ''VIBRATION ~introducing '''Def Tech''''')
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* [2004.05.08] [[BENNIE K]] - [[The BENNIE K Show]] (#5 ''Better Days feat. '''Def Tech''''')
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* [2006.06.28] [[Def Tech Presents Jawaiian Style Record Ehukai|Def Tech presents Jawaiian Style Record Ehukai]]
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* [2006.06.28] [[Def Tech Presents Jawaiian Style Records Haleiwa|Def Tech presents Jawaiian Style Records Haleiwa]]
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* [2006.06.28] [[Def Tech Presents Jawaiian Style Record Laniakea|Def Tech presents Jawaiian Style Record Laniakea]]
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* [2006.06.28] [[Def Tech Presents Jawaiian Style Records Waimea|Def Tech Presents Jawaiian Style Records Waimea]]
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* [2008.10.29] [[BENNIE K]] - [[The "Bestest" BENNIE K Show|THE "BESTEST" BENNIE K SHOW ]] (#7 ''Better Days feat. '''Def Tech''''')
  
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==References==
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* [2003.01.22] [[RIZE]] - [[Vibration|VIBRATION]] introducing '''Def Tech'''
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* [2003.02.05] [[RIZE]] - [[Natural Vibes]]
 
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* [2004.05.08] [[BENNIE K]] - "[[The Bennie K Show]]" (#5 ''Better Days feat.'''Def Tech''''')
 
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* [2006.06.02] [[Dan]] - [[Jump Around]] feat.'''Shen of Def Tech'''
 
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* [2007.06.27] [[Ito Yuna]] - [[Mahaloha]] feat.'''Micro of Def Tech'''
 
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
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* [http://www.deftech.jp/main.html Official Website]
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* [http://www.deftech.jp/ Official Website]
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* [http://www.j-wave.co.jp/blog/mp_deftech/ Online Blog]
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* [http://twitter.com/Def_Tech Official Twitter]
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* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Def-Tech/116408995063416 Official Facebook]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/user/DefTechJP Official YouTube Channel]
  
 
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Revision as of 05:03, 14 June 2010

Def Tech (2010)
Left to right: Micro, Shen

Def Tech is an ethnically mixed musical duo from Japan currently signed to the indie label Euntalk. Their unique sound is a mix of reggae, hip hop and some pop, described as "Jawaiian reggae" (Japan + Hawaii + Jamaica).[1] They disbanded on September 7, 2007, but reunited in 2010.[2][3] At the time of Def Tech's disbandment, their three albums had sold a combined total of over 3.9 million copies.[2]

Members

Information

Shen was born in China, but grew up in Hawaii and Tokyo. He met Micro through their mutual friend, JESSE from RIZE. JESSE named the group "Def Tech" with the phrase "Technique wo hikerakasanai" (テクニックをひけらかさない; Not showing off technique) and "Def" being slang for "chou kakkoii" (チョーカッコイイ; super cool).[4]

Def Tech debuted in 2003 when they were featured on RIZE's single "VIBRATION ~introducing Def Tech". They made their solo debut under the indie label iLLCHiLL in 2005 with their self-titled album Def Tech. Two months after the album's release, it reached #1 on the Oricon weekly chart. Overall, it charted for 102 weeks and sold over 1.9 million copies, making them the second indie artist to achieve a million-selling album. At the end of the year, they were the first ever indie artist to perform at the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.[5]

In September 2007, Def Tech disbanded due to differences between the two, but it was announced that they had reunited on June 3, 2010. They have completed eight songs for a new album that is slated for an autumn release.[5] A preview of two songs, tentatively titled "The Come Back" and "A-1", have been posted on their YouTube channel.

Discography

Def Tech promoting Catch The Wave (2006)

Albums

iTunes Exclusives

DVDs

Compilations / Others

References

  1. ↑ "Def Tech Profile". Archived from the original on 2004-06-04. Retrieved 2010-06-14.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Def Tech解散「活動再開を待ってくれた皆さん、ごめんなさい」". Oricon. 2007-09-07. Retrieved 2010-06-14.
  3. ↑ "Def Tech、4年ぶり復活！ タッグ再結成で今秋目標にアルバム発表へ". Oricon. 2010-06-03. Retrieved 2010-06-14.
  4. ↑ "Def Tech Profile". Archived from the original on 2005-06-30. Retrieved 2010-06-14.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "復活！Ｄｅｆ　Ｔｅｃｈ！４年ぶりに活動再開". Sports Hochi. 2010-06-03. Retrieved 2010-06-14.

External Links

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