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{{about|the Japanese pop band|the [[Malaysia]]n defence company|DefTech|the audio company|Definitive Technology}}
{{short description|Japanese pop band}}
{{about|the Japanese pop band|the [[Malaysia]]n defence company|DRB-HICOM Defence Technologies|the audio company|Definitive Technology}}
{{Refimprove|date=July 2007}}
{{More citations needed|date=July 2007}}
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
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| origin = [[Japan]]
| genre = Jawaiian Reggae
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| genre = Jawaiian Reggae
| label = 2VOX Ltd.
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| website = [http://deftech.jp deftech.jp]
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| current_members = Shen, Micro
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'''Def Tech''' is a [[Japan]]ese [[Pop music|pop]] band signed to 2VOX Ltd, an [[independent record label|independent label]].
'''Def Tech''' is a Japanese [[Pop music|pop]] band signed to 2VOX Ltd, an [[independent record label|independent label]].


==Career==
==Career==
Jesse, the vocalist from [[Rize (band)|Rize]], named the band, the members of which did their own songwriting, arranging, and production. Def Tech had the 3rd best-selling album in Japan in 2005 and performed at [[Live8]] in [[Tokyo]] in July of that year. Def Tech started in 2003 and debuted in 2005. They rocketed in popularity, especially due to their song “My Way,” and their first, self-titled album charted at #1 and went on to sell 2.2 million copies. That same year (2005), they became the first indie label artist to perform at NHK’s Kohaku Uta Gassen.
Jesse, the vocalist from [[Rize (band)|Rize]], named the band, the members of which did their own songwriting, arranging, and production. Def Tech had the 3rd best-selling album in Japan in 2005 and performed at [[Live8]] in [[Tokyo]] in July of that year. Def Tech started in 2003 and debuted in 2005. They rocketed in popularity, especially due to their song “My Way,” and their first, self-titled album charted at #1 and went on to sell 2.2 million copies. That same year (2005), they became the first indie label artist to perform at NHK's Kohaku Uta Gassen.


In September 2007 Def Tech broke up, citing different opinions on music direction. The band reunited in June 2010.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160512190134/http://www.tokyograph.com/news/def-tech-gets-back-together/ Def Tech gets back together] June 3, 2010 (Archived May 12, 2016)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130331041401/http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20100603-OHT1T00028.htm 復活！Ｄｅｆ　Ｔｅｃｈ！４年ぶりに活動再開] June 3, 2010 (Archived March 31, 2013)</ref>
==Band's break-up==
As posted on their webpage in September 2007: Def Tech dispersed, citing different opinions on music direction as the cause for the split. Again, according to their web site, the band reunited in June 2010.<ref>[http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6167 Def Tech gets back together], Thu, June 3, 2010</ref>


==Members==
==Personnel==
* Shen (b. Shenan Brown.<ref name="ShenanBrownIolani">{{cite web|url=http://www.iolani.org/wn_alum_091506_cc.htm |title=Musician Shenan Brown '99 |author= |work=[[Iolani School]] website |date=15 September 2006 |quote= |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720191754/http://www.iolani.org/wn_alum_091506_cc.htm |archivedate=2011-07-20 |df= }}</ref> on May 9, 1981 in the People's Republic of China) - grew up in [[Hawaii]]. He visited Japan many times growing up because of his father's job ([[J.D. Brown]] is a well-known [[applied linguist]]). Shen is [[bilingual]] in both English and Japanese.
* Shen (b. Shenan Brown.<ref name="ShenanBrownIolani">{{cite web|url=http://www.iolani.org/wn_alum_091506_cc.htm |title=Musician Shenan Brown '99 |work=[[Iolani School]] website |date=15 September 2006 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720191754/http://www.iolani.org/wn_alum_091506_cc.htm |archivedate=2011-07-20 }}</ref> on May 9, 1981 in the People's Republic of China) - grew up in [[Hawaii]]. Shen visited Japan many times growing up because of his father's job in applied linguistics. Shen is [[bilingual]] in English and Japanese.
* Micro (b. {{Nihongo|Yuki Nishimiya|西宮佑騎|Nishimiya Yūki}} August 28, 1980) - originally from [[Ōta, Tokyo]]. A [[Hosei University]] graduate, née created a label, Primary Color Recordz, under [[Universal Music Group|Universal Music]] in February 2007.
* Micro (b. 西宮佑騎 Nishimiya Yūki August 28, 1980) is originally from [[Ōta, Tokyo]]. A [[Hosei University]] graduate, Micro created a label, Primary Color Recordz, under [[Universal Music Group|Universal Music]] in February 2007.

==Def Tech in popular culture==
The band's 2006 album, ''[[Catch the Wave (Def Tech album)|Catch the Wave]]'', includes the title track that was used in trailers for the 2006 film ''[[Catch a Wave (film)|Catch a Wave]]'' (キャッチ・ア・ウェーブ),{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}}. Micro played the part of a surfer, using his real name Yuki Nishimiya in the film.

The [[PlayStation]] drumming simulation game ''[[Taiko no Tatsujin]]'' (太鼓の達人) Vol. 6 includes the Def Tech track "My Way", from the band's self-titled 2005 album.{{Citation needed|date=July 2007}}


==Album Oricon sales milestones==
==Album Oricon sales milestones==
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* [2012.04.18] ''[[Greatest Hits]]'' '''(100,000)''' [gold]
* [2012.04.18] ''[[Greatest Hits]]'' '''(100,000)''' [gold]


==Awards and honors==
==Top 5 highest weekly Oricon chart ranking milestones==
'''Album'''
* [2005.01.22] ''Def Tech'' '''(No.1)'''
* [2005.06.29] ''[[Lokahi Lani]]'' '''(No.2)'''
* [2006.04.26] ''[[Catch The Wave]]'' '''(No.1)'''
* [2007.08.08] ''[[Laid Back ((Micro of Def Tech))]]'' '''(No.4)'''
* [2010.10.27] ''[[Mind Shift]]'' '''(No.4)'''
* [2011.10.05] ''[[Up (Def Tech album)|UP]]'' '''(No.4)'''
* [2012.04.18] ''[[Greatest Hits]]'' '''(No.2)'''


* 2005 [[Tokio Hot 100|Tokio Hot 100 Awards]] - Best Song - "My Way"
==Awards==
* 2005 Tokio Hot 100 Awards - Best New Artist
''2005''
* [[Tokio Hot 100|J-WAVE Tokio Hot 100 Awards]] - '''Best Song''' - "My Way"
* 2006 [[MTV Video Music Awards Japan]] - Best Group Video - "Konomama"
* [[Tokio Hot 100|J-WAVE Tokio Hot 100 Awards]] - '''Best New Artist'''

''2006''
* [[MTV Video Music Awards Japan]] - '''Best Group Video''' - "Konomama" (re-introducing RIZE)


==Discography==
==Discography==
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* [2015.06.03] ''Howzit!?''
* [2015.06.03] ''Howzit!?''
* [2016.07.06] ''Eight''
* [2016.07.06] ''Eight''
* [2020.11.18] ''Powers of Ten''


;Best Album
;Best Album
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* [2015.06.03] ''Micro's Collection'' (Select Best Album) - Only on [[iTunes]]
* [2015.06.03] ''Micro's Collection'' (Select Best Album) - Only on [[iTunes]]
* [2015.06.03] ''Shen's Collection'' (Select Best Album) - Only on [[iTunes]]
* [2015.06.03] ''Shen's Collection'' (Select Best Album) - Only on [[iTunes]]

;Box Set
* [2020.11.11] ''Def Tech Special Box Set'' (9CD + 2DVD)


;DVD
;DVD
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* [2012.04.18] ''GREATEST HITS'' - [Music Video collection included with Greatest Hits release]
* [2012.04.18] ''GREATEST HITS'' - [Music Video collection included with Greatest Hits release]
* [2013.07.10] ''Def Tech: Concert Film 2006'' - Only on [[iTunes]]
* [2013.07.10] ''Def Tech: Concert Film 2006'' - Only on [[iTunes]]
* [2014.11.19] ''Def Tech Best Mix'' - [Music Video collection included with Best Album Mix release]
* [2014.11.19] ''Def Tech Best Mix'' - [Music Video collection included with Best Album Mix release]


;Def Tech selects Omnibus Album
;Def Tech selects Omnibus Album
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* [2015.06.03] Gone Surfin' ''[Jawaiian Mix]''
* [2015.06.03] Gone Surfin' ''[Jawaiian Mix]''
* [2016.07.06] Journey ''[Tropical Juice Mix]''
* [2016.07.06] Journey ''[Tropical Juice Mix]''
* [2019.07.03] High On Life ''[Cloud 9 Remix]''
* [2019.07.17] Catch The Wave ''[Dub Remix]''


;Collaborations [With Def Tech]
;Collaborations [With Def Tech]
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* [2005.07.06] KONOMAMA-Tensaibaka [Original Version] ''(RIZE backing Def Tech)''
* [2005.07.06] KONOMAMA-Tensaibaka [Original Version] ''(RIZE backing Def Tech)''
* [2006.04.26] Lift Up ''(feat. Lafa Taylor)''
* [2006.04.26] Lift Up ''(feat. Lafa Taylor)''
* [2006.04.26] Off the Edge ''(feat. WISE from Teriyaki Boyz)''
* [2006.04.26] Off the Edge ''(feat. WISE)''
* [2006.04.26] Inori ''(feat. SAKURA)''
* [2006.04.26] Inori ''(feat. SAKURA)''
* [2010.10.27] F.M.B!! ''(feat. MAYA)''
* [2010.10.27] F.M.B!! ''(feat. MAYA)''
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;List of songs featuring Def Tech
;List of songs featuring Def Tech
* [2003.01.22] VIBRATION ''(RIZE introducing Def Tech)''
* [2003.01.22] Vibration ''(RIZE introducing Def Tech)''
* [2004.05.08] Better Days ''(Bennie K feat. Def Tech)''
* [2004.05.08] Better Days ''(Bennie K feat. Def Tech)''
* [2006.06.02] Jump Around ''(Dan feat. Shen [from Def Tech])''
* [2006.06.02] Jump Around ''(Dan feat. Shen [from Def Tech])''
* [2007.06.27] Mahaloha ''(Yuna Ito feat. Micro [from Def Tech])''
* [2007.06.27] Mahaloha ''(Yuna Ito feat. Micro [from Def Tech])''

==Music videos==
;2004
*"My Way"
*"High on Life"

;2005
*"Lokahi Lani" (feat. JAMOSA)
*"KONOMAMA" (Def Tech reintroducing RIZE)

;2006
*"Catch The Wave"
*"Inori" (feat. Sakura)
*"Blacklist" ''(SHEN [from 'Def Tech with 'E.D.O.'])''

;2007
*"HANA Uta" ''(MICRO [from 'Def Tech'])''
*"Cuz" (feat. Lafa Taylor) ''(MICRO [from 'Def Tech'])''
*"You Don't Know" ''(SHEN [from 'Def Tech' with 'E.D.O.'])''
*"Revolvers" ''(SHEN [from 'Def Tech' with 'E.D.O.'])''

;2008
*"Always Summer" ''(SHEN [from 'Def Tech'])''
*"PEACE" ''(SHEN [from 'Def Tech'])''
*"カミヒコウキ meets Char" ''(SHEN from 'Def Tech' with 'E.D.O.')''
*"4 Seasons" ''(MICRO [from 'Def Tech'])''
*"Odore" ''(MICRO [from 'Def Tech'])''
*"Yukiyanagi ~We're watching you~" ''(MICRO [from 'Def Tech'])''

;2009
*"Piece of Africa" ''(MICRO [from 'Def Tech'])''
*"Aoi Ito" ''(MICRO [from 'Def Tech'])''
*"Iz This Love?" ''(MICRO [from 'Def Tech'])''

;2010
*"A-1"
*"The Come Back"
*"Rays of Light"

;2011
*"Golden Age"
*"take it HIGHER!!"

;2012
*"Vocaline"
*"4 Eye, for You"

;2013
*"Marathon"
*"The Best Time"
*"Be The One"

;2015
*"One Day" (feat. Jake Shimabukuro)
*"B-3"

;2016
*"Journey"

===Collaborations===
* Rize introducing Def Tech - "Vibration"
* Dan feat. Shen of Def Tech - "Jump Around"
* [[Yuna Ito]] feat. Micro of Def Tech - [[Mahaloha]]


==References==
==References==
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* [http://www.deftech.jp/ Official Def Tech Website]
* [http://www.deftech.jp/ Official Def Tech Website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070227141523/http://www.universal-music.co.jp/pcr/ Primary Color Recordz (Japanese)]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070227141523/http://www.universal-music.co.jp/pcr/ Primary Color Recordz (Japanese)]
* [https://twitter.com/Def_tech Twitter]
* {{Instagram|deftech}}
*{{Instagram|shen037|Shen}}
*{{Instagram|microfromdeftech|Micro}}
*[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5kL22dSLqTJd1aunmgmLFg/ Def Tech Micro's lifestyling.]
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/Shen037/ Shen_Def Tech]


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Latest revision as of 15:57, 16 September 2023

This article is about the Japanese pop band. For the Malaysian defence company, see DRB-HICOM Defence Technologies. For the audio company, see Definitive Technology.
Def Tech
Def Tech Shen And Micro
Def Tech Shen And Micro
Background information
OriginJapan
GenresJawaiian Reggae
Years active2005 (2005)-2007
2010 (2010)-present
Labels2VOX Ltd.
MembersShen, Micro
Websitedeftech.jp

Def Tech is a Japanese pop band signed to 2VOX Ltd, an independent label.

Career[edit]

Jesse, the vocalist from Rize, named the band, the members of which did their own songwriting, arranging, and production. Def Tech had the 3rd best-selling album in Japan in 2005 and performed at Live8 in Tokyo in July of that year. Def Tech started in 2003 and debuted in 2005. They rocketed in popularity, especially due to their song “My Way,” and their first, self-titled album charted at #1 and went on to sell 2.2 million copies. That same year (2005), they became the first indie label artist to perform at NHK's Kohaku Uta Gassen.

In September 2007 Def Tech broke up, citing different opinions on music direction. The band reunited in June 2010.[1][2]

Personnel[edit]

  • Shen (b. Shenan Brown.[3] on May 9, 1981 in the People's Republic of China) - grew up in Hawaii. Shen visited Japan many times growing up because of his father's job in applied linguistics. Shen is bilingual in English and Japanese.
  • Micro (b. 西宮佑騎 Nishimiya Yūki August 28, 1980) is originally from Ōta, Tokyo. A Hosei University graduate, Micro created a label, Primary Color Recordz, under Universal Music in February 2007.

Album Oricon sales milestones[edit]

Album

Awards and honors[edit]

Discography[edit]

Single
  • [2005.09.03] Canción de la expansión - Only on iTunes (Limited)
  • [2012.07.15] Bolero - Only on iTunes
  • [2013.05.15] Be The One - Only on iTunes
Album
  • [2005.01.22] Def Tech
  • [2005.06.29] Lokahi Lani
  • [2006.04.26] Catch the Wave
  • [2010.10.27] Mind Shift
  • [2011.10.05] UP
  • [2013.07.10] 24/7
  • [2015.06.03] Howzit!?
  • [2016.07.06] Eight
  • [2020.11.18] Powers of Ten
Best Album
  • [2005.06.29] 1 x 2 (Def Tech & Lokahi Lani in a full Album) - Only on iTunes
  • [2012.04.18] GREATEST HITS (1st Best)
  • [2012.08.29] Official Bootleg Mix - Only on iTunes
  • [2014.11.19] Def Tech Best Mix (2nd Best) [Mix CD]
  • [2015.06.03] Micro's Collection (Select Best Album) - Only on iTunes
  • [2015.06.03] Shen's Collection (Select Best Album) - Only on iTunes
Box Set
  • [2020.11.11] Def Tech Special Box Set (9CD + 2DVD)
DVD
  • [2006.12.27] Def Tech - BUDOKAN Live [Live DVD]
  • [2006.12.27] Def Tech - OKINAWA Live [Live DVD]
  • [2007.06.13] Footage (Music Video Collection) - Only on iTunes
  • [2012.04.18] GREATEST HITS - [Music Video collection included with Greatest Hits release]
  • [2013.07.10] Def Tech: Concert Film 2006 - Only on iTunes
  • [2014.11.19] Def Tech Best Mix - [Music Video collection included with Best Album Mix release]
Def Tech selects Omnibus Album
  • [2006.06.28] Def Tech presents Jawaiian Style Records ～Haleiwa～
  • [2006.06.28] Def Tech presents Jawaiian Style Records ～Laniakea～
  • [2006.06.28] Def Tech presents Jawaiian Style Records ～Waimea～
  • [2006.06.28] Def Tech presents Jawaiian Style Records ～Ehukai～
Remixes [Produced & performed by Def Tech]
  • [2006.06.28] Broken Hearts [Jawaiian Mix]
  • [2006.06.28] Emergency [Jawaiian Mix]
  • [2006.06.28] In Outside [Jawaiian Mix]
  • [2013.07.10] He'eia [Jawaiian Mix]
  • [2014.11.19] My Way [Original Acoustic Mix Version]
  • [2015.06.03] Gone Surfin' [Jawaiian Mix]
  • [2016.07.06] Journey [Tropical Juice Mix]
  • [2019.07.03] High On Life [Cloud 9 Remix]
  • [2019.07.17] Catch The Wave [Dub Remix]
Collaborations [With Def Tech]
  • [2003.01.22] VIBRATION (RIZE introducing Def Tech)
  • [2005.01.22] Quality of Life (feat. YUKI from Bennie K)
  • [2005.06.29] Lokahi Lani (feat. JAMOSA)
  • [2005.06.29] KONOMAMA (Def Tech re-introducing RIZE)
  • [2005.07.06] KONOMAMA-Tensaibaka [Original Version] (RIZE backing Def Tech)
  • [2006.04.26] Lift Up (feat. Lafa Taylor)
  • [2006.04.26] Off the Edge (feat. WISE)
  • [2006.04.26] Inori (feat. SAKURA)
  • [2010.10.27] F.M.B!! (feat. MAYA)
  • [2011.10.05] My Baby Love (feat. Ernie Cruz Jr.)
  • [2011.10.05] Muteki (feat. Ernie Cruz Jr.)
  • [2013.07.10] Anniversary (feat. SONPUB)
  • [2013.07.10] The Key (feat. Emi Meyer)
  • [2013.07.10] Just a Little Longer (feat. Xavier Boyer Of Tahiti 80)
  • [2013.07.10] He'eia [Jawaiian Mix] (feat. Makana)
  • [2015.06.03] One Day (feat. Jake Shimabukuro)
List of songs featuring Def Tech
  • [2003.01.22] Vibration (RIZE introducing Def Tech)
  • [2004.05.08] Better Days (Bennie K feat. Def Tech)
  • [2006.06.02] Jump Around (Dan feat. Shen [from Def Tech])
  • [2007.06.27] Mahaloha (Yuna Ito feat. Micro [from Def Tech])

References[edit]

  1. ^ Def Tech gets back together June 3, 2010 (Archived May 12, 2016)
  2. ^ 復活！Ｄｅｆ　Ｔｅｃｈ！４年ぶりに活動再開 June 3, 2010 (Archived March 31, 2013)
  3. ^ "Musician Shenan Brown '99". Iolani School website. 15 September 2006. Archived from the original on 2011-07-20.

External links[edit]

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