He was born in Gifu. He was affected by Yellow Magic Orchestra, Detroit Techno, and started music production and DJ.
He joined the "Genkai Loverz" from 1997, and he was in charge of production and the guitar of the hip-hop truck. After the "Genkai Loverz" was dissolved, he started solo activity with the "Tanaka Akira" name.
He let musicality of his own shift to the electric sound that I was full of the lyricism. And, he succeeded in creating a comfortable feeling of speed and new images.
He released 1st full album "NEW TOWN" than "+croSs" in 2002. It gets high evaluation in many mediums. He participate in the compilation album of the "+croSs" with Yoshihiro Hanno, Moyunijumo, Riow Arai.
In addition, for compilation by the Ryuji Kagami produce of an astrologer released by "DefSTAR", he collect it with Yumiko Ono (Buffalo Daughter), Pianica Maeda, Kazufumi Kodama in cover music of Erik Satie and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
In 2004, he was participation to remix album "ini apa?" of asana. And he released a split album with asana than STIFF SLACK in 2005.
[PV] asana / across the river (TANAKA AKIRA cocharo mix)
From Manuel Göttsching with love and, all the best for you! Check him out at www.ashra.com, when you have the time for 37 years in music:-) And here are his new releases: DVD:http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=13778740 CD:http://www.ashra.com/disco/1a71li.htm Enjoy!
