So, I did a thing for my birthday. I released my first single “714-LUVTIDE” on major online platforms! 実は・・本日誕生日に新しいシングルをリリースすることになりました！ “Samantha Mariko makes her debut as a singer/songwriter with a summer house track, “714-LUTVIDE,” on her 30th birthday to welcome a new era of creativity in music. With a B.A. in piano performance from UCLA and … Continue Reading
I think this is the first time I’ve ever done an album review, but there is no way I’m going to miss the opportunity to do one for one of my favorite artists Saucy Lady. Ever since a friend of mine showed me her “City Lights” video back in 2012, I’ve been a huge fan … Continue Reading
Last month, La Fondue Tokyo had its fourth event in collaboration with Calzedonia Japan and Amazon Fashion Week TOKYO! It was probably one of the biggest fashion parties happening right in the middle of Tokyo Fashion Week, with a variety of DJ & live performances, colorful displays of the new Calzedonia collection and all the … Continue Reading
La Fondue Tokyo had a successful second party at Wall & Wall Omotesando on March 29th! With many talented artists, DJs and a variety of pop-up brands, our second party proved to be even more diverse than the last. Read on for more about La Fondue Tokyo II with amazing photography by my friend, Fu … Continue Reading
Tokyo has always been my city of dreams, and I never cease to dream of doing new things and chasing new opportunities. I welcomed 2018 with a bang by making one of my dreams come true – I co-produced a party with an amazing team of creatives. Read on for more about the first ever … Continue Reading
After waving goodbye to summer vacation, it’s time to put on those party shoes and get ready for the upcoming fall festivities. And what better way to welcome the fall season by DJ-ing for Make Up For Ever’s Shinjuku Lumine 2 store launch party! 夏休み明けは、秋にしか楽しめないイベントやパーティーが盛りだくさん！そんな中、世界的に有名なメイクブランド、メイクアップフォーエバーの新宿ルミネ２店のローンチパーティーで今月DJをやらせていただきました！ Shinjuku Lumine 2 is a department store connected to JR … Continue Reading
MAKE UP FOR EVER has finally made its way to Ginza, Tokyo, and I had the honor of getting the party started at the GINZA SIX store opening reception event. Read on for more about the launch of the GINZA SIX store and my DJing / MCing experience at this colorful event. メイクアップフォーエバーがとうとう銀座にもオープン致しまして、私はGINZA SIXでのオープニングレセプションパーティーでDJをやらせていただきました。GINZA SIX店やパーティーの様子を是非ご覧になって下さい！ … Continue Reading
A few weeks ago, I did my first ever DJ set at Club Contact Tokyo. As someone who just started learning this summer, this was a big accomplishment. Because being a good DJ isn’t just about playing one track after the other – you need to take time to accumulate tracks that match your style, … Continue Reading
It rained on the third day of ULTRA JAPAN weekend, but that didn’t stop Gail from The Equinox Fashion and I from enjoying Nero, Martin Garrix and Tiesto! What a perfect way to end the weekend. ULTRA JAPAN最終日は雨が降ってしまったけど、だからってNero, Martin GarrixとTiestoを見逃す訳にはいきませんでした！タイから来日しているゲールちゃんと行けて、楽しかったです！良い週末だったなぁ。
ULTRA JAPAN day 1 with H&M was the best start to my 3-day weekend. The H&M VIP booth had their fall collection on display with a luxurious lounging space, and Marie and I of course enjoyed music from the main stage to its fullest. Thank you to an amazing first day. Now getting ready for … Continue Reading
