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[color=blue][b]MercurySessions and Eccentric Beats are honored to announce the beginning of a new era. Join your host, acclaimed DJ and producer Osamu M, the second Sunday of each month at 7am EST (12 noon GMT) for a one-hour [u]exclusive[/u] mix. The show will debut on Sunday June 12 with a liveset from Unit in Tokyo recorded on May 03, 2005.[/b][/color]
[b]"Osamu is one to watch out for." - John Digweed[/b]
[b]"Osamu is the rising talent." - Deep Dish[/b]
[b]Bio:[/b] Osamu M started Djing after being inspired by Danny Tenaglia. From 1999, Osamu started his own night Submerge showcasing his ability to play a long set filled with creativity and originality which has grasped the hearts of clubbers around the globe. Submerge has invited talents from around the world such as Steve Lawler, Lee Burridge, Rowan Blades(Breeder) and Mara, and Osamu has proved his world-class deck skill by playing alongside these world-class talents. With skill, experience and a building intensity, he pulls the crowd into his world through his long and groovy set. At his own Maniac Love party 'Submerge', he proves to the audiences his world-class deck skill. Osamu, always progressing in his style with the global scene in mind, plays deep, tribal yet groovy tracks and his story telling like sets are taking people on a special journey into his world of house music.
Osamu has played throughout Japan and around the world. On the NYE countdown for 2001-2002, he made an appearance at Tokyo underground club, Maniac Love. In January 2002, Osamu's talent was recognized by dj maestro John Digweed, as one of his sets was broadcast on a Kiss100 FM radio show in the UK. Also, Osamu's 2hr set was played on "The featured artist of the week" on Proton Radio in Canada. It was also during this year that he toured China and played at clubs such as Rojam, Real Love and Maya in Shanghai and La Disco in Hangzhou. In January 2003, he played with Sasha at Womb in Tokyo, and in March he performed as a surprised guest for the SAW Recordings' event in Miami along with Satoshi Tomiie, Lexicon Avenue and Hector Romero. In May it was D! Club in Lausanne, Switzerland. Also in May, Osamu was featured once again on John Digweed Kiss100 radio show(recorded live at Yellow in Tokyo). In July of the same year, Osamu played with Chris Fortier at his own Sub merge event, then in August with Satoshi Tomiie and in September with MV. In November, he was headlining Ministry of Sound night in Japan along with Timo Maas at Ageha in Tokyo, and in the same month it was with his favorite:John Digweed at Womb. Then January, 2004, his set once again was aired on Digweed's Kiss100 radio show. In March, Osamu toured the west coast in the US for 2 weeks and played at Mantra Lounge(Seattle),Sooperqool at 11 Minna Gallery (organized by Jondi and Spech in SanFrancisco), The Park Plaza Hotel(Hollywood) and The Mor(Santa Monica). In April 2004, he toured in Romania and played at Kristal Club(Bucharest). Also, in April, he once again played alongside one of the best djs in the world: Paul Oakenfold.
He is also prolific as a producer and many of his tracks are praised highly and heavily played by world-class talents such as Sasha & John Digweed, Deep Dish, Steve Lawler, Satoshi Tomiie, Hernan Cattaneo, Chris Fortier. Furthermore, his track, "Moon Over / Shelter" was released from Womb Recordings and was ranked 4th in the Balance Record Pool Chart.
[b]Discography[/b] ORIGINALS: Osamu M & Satoshi Fumi "Opalescence" [SWIFT] 2005 Osamu M "Waterdrop" [ALTERNATIVE ROUTE] 2005 Osamu M "Smoky Forest" [WOMB] 2004 Osamu M "Shelter" [WOMB] 2003 Osamu M "Moon Over" [WOMB] 2003
REMIXES: Dirt God "Feel The Burn" [QOO7] 2005 Spanish Connection "337" [VICTOR] 2005 Everything But The Girl "Five Fathoms" [WHITE] 2004 Ippei Brown "M.E." [POLYSTAR] 2004
[b]"Osamu is Japan's leading progressive house DJ and producer, and is quickly building a worldwide reputation. His mixes on my Kiss100 radio show always get a great response - one to watch out for." - John Digweed[/b]
[b]"Osamu is yet another rising talent from Japan who's work we immediately identified with and supported." - Deep Dish[/b]
Don't forget to visit [b][url]www.osamum.com[/url][/b] for upcoming tour dates, mixes, and charts.
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