DJ Okawari is an independent Japanese DJ, record producer and composer born and based in

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. His style mixes instrumental hip hop,

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. Piano is an instrumental theme in his music. In his career, he has released eight studio albums: "''Diorama''" in 2008, "''Mirror''" in 2009, "''Kaleidoscope''" in 2011, "''Compass''" in 2017, "''Restore''" (with Emily Styler) and "''Perfect Blue''" in 2018, “''Nightfall''” (with

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) in 2019, and “''High Noon''” in 2023.

Biography

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's routines at the

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. His music is also frequently played on YouTube; the videos have garnered views well above 10 million. The art for DJ Okawari's album covers were created by Japanese graphic artist Marumiyan.

Discography

Studio albums

''Diorama (2008)'' ''Mirror (2009)'' ''Kaleidoscope (2011)'' ''Compass (2017)'' ''Restore (2018) ollaboration with Emily Styler/small>'' ''Perfect Blue (2018)'' ''Nightfall (2019) [collaboration with

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References

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