Alleviate those midwinter blues with this eclectic, upbeat mix from Detroit-based DJ Crate Digga (Shinya Hirakawa). The Japanese born artist, sushi chef + DJ is a seasoned "crate digger" curating an impressive record collection for over 2 decades. As an accomplished vinyl aficianado, Crate Digga has worked with several record stores in Japan including "Jazzy Sport" to source Detroit vinyl for the Asian market + has provided communications services for lifestyle/culture brand Shinola Japan to bring his two worlds together.
Shinya's style of music incorporates an eclectic mix of vinyl Soul and Funk 45s, contemporary Hip Hop/R&B, Detroit House and 80s Dance Classics. Shinya has performed with musicians including Lupe Fiasco, JMSN, Kamasi Washington and Pharrell William's collaborator Clipse.