Tokyo, Japan
KO KIMURA (FUTIC RECORDINGS TOKYO)
In 2015 Ko Kimura celebrates 30 years of Djing. He taught himself how to dj in his teens and was one of the very first DJs in Japan to spin House music. Ko’s dj style is in line with the flow of the night and making sure the crowd has a good time. Accompanying his precise dj skills and experiences, Ko always selects the most cutting-edge sound from the diverse and ever-changing global dance scene making him one of the most favorite and sought after djs in Japan.
Ko is a favorite DJ of top djs in the world such as long time friend Satoshi Tomiie, Dubfire, Carl Cox to name a few. Almost every time John Digweed plays in Japan, Ko Kimura plays alongside him. Ko was the 1st Japanese DJs to compile and mix Bedrock compilation series released in Japan by Pioneer LDC in 2001. Digweed also featured Ko on his renowned radio show “Transitions” 3 times over the years.
Ko has played in many of the clubs all over Japan throughout his career but one