1993年頃、DJをしていた従兄弟の影響でHiphopに出会い、1998年より地元京都でDJ活動を開始。
以降、異例の早さで頭角を現し、僅か数年後には海外大物Hiphopアーティストの来日PartyでのDJを歴任することとなる。
当時から2009年現在に至るまで、毎年欠かすことなく日常的にNYへと渡り、様々なアーティストたちとの繋がりを深めると共に、常にHiphopの聖地=NY特有の濃ゆいVibes
を体感、自身のDJ Playに磨きをかけ続けている。
そして2004年には国内主要都市で敢行されたDJ Envy来日ツアーにフロント・アクトとして参戦、同ツアーでの優れたパフォーマンスが認められ、
全米屈指の知名度を誇るNYの人気Hiphopプログラム、"HOT97"へと出演。
近年では台湾Baby 18,韓国G2, 北京 MIX CLUB,マカオ Cubic, タイ super bed club、ハワイLotus,Ka,とアジア主要都市の数々のクラブにもゲストDJとして出演し数千人規模のクラウドをロックした。
NYではGreen House Taley Cain Element、Manor、Room Service、NJ Aybss Liquid Lounge , といったビッグ・クラブでもGuest DJとしてプレイ。
更にはDJ Enuff、DJ Envy、DJ SelfらのBirth Day Bushにもそれぞれ出演、
特にDJ EnuffのParty(2009年)では、Busta Rhymes、Ryan Leslie、Raekwon、Ron Browzらシーンを牽引するBig Nameとの共演も果たした。
そしてクラブ・プレイのみならず、作品単位でもNYのDJ Enuff/DJ Selfとそれぞれ、スプリット名義でのMix CDを制作。
同作品リリースに伴い、日本国内主要都市でのツアーを成功へと導いた。こうした海外をも視野に入れた精力的な活動と並行し、2005年にはRyuzo、Anarchyらも
所属する国内有数の良質Straight Hiphopレーベル、R-Rated Recordsの立ち上げにも参加し、地元京都シーンの活性化にも尽力。
そして2006年には日本全国のHiphopヘッズたちの話題をさらったRyuzo&AnarchyのReleaseツアーにもライブDJ&Club Playで同行。
日本各地のクラブ・フィールドに深く根付いた絶え間無い活動のみならず、2009年より始まったNY初、世界規模のインターネット・ラジオ、"Alist
Radio.net"(Heavy Hitters主催)にも日本人DJとして唯一参加。
同年7月にはアジア人として初めてDJ Enuff、DJ Camilo、DJ Kast Oneら全米の著名DJたちが集結するスター集団、"Heavy Hitters"の正式メンバーに選ばれることとなったが、
ここでのDJ Enuffをはじめとする先駆者たちとの出会いは、DJとしての意識の向上、更には音楽以前の一人の大人としてのあるべきAttitudeを学んだという点で、彼のキャリア上でも重要な転機となっている。
そして2010年現在では上記のような幾多の、世界をも巻き込むアクションを通じて独自のHiphopを体現、NYやアジア各国と日本のHiphopをダイレクトに繋ぐ、「世界を知るDJ=シーンの最重要人物」
として、唯一無二の地位を築き上げている。
■Regular Party
"Lights" at Don Flex Lounge(Osaka City) // Every Sundays
""Fabulous" at Club Azure(Osaka City) // ?Every Tuesdays
'''Midnight Cruising'' at Giraffe(Osaka City) // Every Thursdays
"Cinema" at Riverside Lounge(Kyoto City) // Every Saturdays
internet radio show http://www.alistradio.net/
DJ Lead was introduced to Hip-Hop ?in 1993 by his cousin, who was a DJ, in?and started his career as a DJ in his hometown, Kyoto in 1998.? In a short time, he became a distinguished DJ in the area. From then till now, he has visited New York frequently and made connection with various artists. His experience in New York, the city that gave birth to Hip-Hop, allowed him to absorb NY’s distinctive vibe that polishes his skill as a DJ. In 2004, he joined DJ Envy’s Japan Tour, which was held in various major cities, as an opening DJ. He was recognized for his talent in the tour, and, as a result, he made an appearance in HOT97, Hip-Hop’s most prestigious station.
In recent years, he was invited as a guest DJ to 2-days opening reception parties for Baby 18, one of Taiwan’s major clubs, and rocked the crowd of 3000 people. Also, he played at Element, Manor, Room Service, Abyss, and other big clubs as a guest DJ. Moreover, he appeared at Birthday Bashes for DJ Enuff, DJ Envy, and DJ Self. Other than playing in clubs, he released mix CDs with DJ Self in 2008 and DJ Enuff in 2009. With the releases of the CDs, he had successful tours throughout major cities in Japan.Along with his vigorous efforts, he has been a member of R-Rated Records, which is one of the quality Hip-Hop label in Japan, since its establishment. As a core member of R-Rated Records, which was launched in Kyoto, he made great effort in vitalizing the city’s Hip-Hop scene. Meanwhile, he has played in many cities throughout Japan. He is recognized as one of those DJs at the top of the game.
Other his activities in clubs, he became the only Japanese DJ to host a program on Alist Radio, which is worldwide Internet radio started in 2009. In July 2009, he will be officially inducted into the Heavy Hitters. DJ Lead’s encounter with DJ Enuff and other forerunners became significant turning points as they gave him opportunities to grow his consciousness as a DJ and acquire the attitude as a grown man. With his worldwide actions, he continues to embodies his Hip-Hop view in original way and has established himself as scene’s most important person who knows the world and connect Japanese Hip-Hop with New York and other Asian countries directly.
■Regular Party
"Lights" at Don Flex Lounge(Osaka City) // Every Sundays
""Fabulous" at Club Azure(Osaka City) // ?Every Tuesdays
'''Midnight Cruising'' at Giraffe(Osaka City) // Every Thursdays
"Cinema" at Riverside Lounge(Kyoto City) // Every Saturdays
internet radio show http://www.alistradio.net/