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Towa Tei

Real Name:
Chung Dong Wha
Profile:
Mr. Towa Tei from Sound Street was in Deee-Lite which left sparkling achievement of U. K. chart #1 and U. S. chart #4 with the single "Groove Is In The Heart". They produced their own groove feel based on precise calculation while their sound was thin and light on the surface.
After his departure from the band in 1994, he released several solo albums and collaborated with several artists such as Kylie Minogue. He is also known for his works as producer for Geisha Girls and Koji 1200.
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Discography

Releases:
Future Listening! (Album) (6 versions)   Elektra ... 1994
Future Recall! (MiniAlbum) (2 versions)   For Life Records 1994
Future Recall 2 (MiniAlbum) (2 versions)   For Life Records 1995
Luv Connection (Maxi) (12 versions)   Elektra ... 1995
Technova (Maxi) (6 versions)   Elektra ... 1995
Unknown (12", Pro)   Elektra 1995
Batucada (12")   Elektra 1996
GBI (German Bold Italic) (Maxi, Single) (6 versions)   Akashic Records ... 1997
Happy (EP) (5 versions)   EastWest Japan ... 1997
Sound Museum (Album) (4 versions)   EastWest Japan ... 1997
Stupid Fresh (2 versions)   Akashic Records ... 1997
Butterfly (Maxi) (3 versions)   Akashic Records ... 1998
Sound Museum / Stupid Fresh (2xCD)   EastWest 1998
Visionary Soundtrack By Towa Tei (2xCD)   Akashic Records, EastWest Japan 1998
Funkin' For Jamaica (Maxi) (7 versions)   EastWest Records GmbH ... 1999
Last Century Modern (Album) (5 versions)   Akashic Records ... 1999
Let Me Know (Maxi) (2 versions)   Akashic Records ... 1999
Lost Control Mix (Disc 1) (CD)   Akashic Records, EastWest Japan 1999
Lost Control Mix (2x12")   Akashic Records, EastWest Japan 2000
Lost Control Mix (Disc 2) (CD, Maxi)   Akashic Records, EastWest Japan 2000
Lost Control Mix I (12")   EastWest Records GmbH 2000
Lost Control Mix II (12")   EastWest Records GmbH 2000
Mars (Maxi) (3 versions)   Akashic Records ... 2000
Best (CD)   Akashic Records, EastWest Japan 2001
Flash (Album) (2 versions)   V2 Records Japan ... 2005
Flasher (CD, Album)   V2 Records Japan 2005
Flasher EP (12")   Flash Directions 2005
Sometime Samurai (CD, Single, Promo)   V2 Records Japan 2005
Motivation 4 - Dusty Dance Hall (CD, Comp)   Cutting Edge 2006
Dainipponjin Original Sound Track (CD)   hug inc. 2007
Future Recall 3 EP (12", EP)   hug inc. 2007
Motivation 7 (CD, Comp)   Columbia Music Entertainment 2008
Remixes:
The Emperor's New Clothes (Maxi) (4 versions) I Am Stretched On Your... Ensign Records 1990
Don't Let's Start (12") Your Racist Friend (Re... Elektra, Elektra 1991
Rejoicing (12") Rejoicing (I'll Never ... Warner Bros. Records 1991
Pussycat Meow (12", Promo) Pussycat Meow (The Meo... Elektra 1992
Expo 2001 (CD) Catchy (Voltage Unlimi... Nippon Columbia 1993
Pizzicato Free Soul 2001 (2xLP) Catchy (Voltage Unlimi... Nippon Columbia 1993
Technodon Remixes I (CD, Maxi) Pocketful Of Rainbows ... Toshiba EMI Ltd 1993
Underground Selection 2/93 (12") What Can I Do For You ... DMC 1993
Hyperballad (Single) (4 versions) Hyperballad (Towa Tei ... One Little Indian ... 1995
Pizzicato Five Tyo - Big Hits And Jet Lags 1991-1995 (CD) Catchy (Voltage Unlimi... Nippon Columbia 1995
Under The Influence (CD, Maxi) Under The Influence (U... Pony Canyon Inc. 1995
Hyperballad / Enjoy (12") Hyperballad (Towa Tei ... One Little Indian 1997
You Are My Music (CD, Maxi) You Are My Music (Pers... Kitty Enterprises, Inc 1997
Bass In Your Face - Essential Drum & Bass (Album) (3 versions) Whatever (Towa Tei Kar... Elektra ... 1998
Remixes (CD, Maxi) Superfreak (Sweet Robo... Crue-L Records 1998
Mirrorball Satellite 2012 (CD, Maxi) Mirrorball Satellite 2... Rhythm Zone 1999
Mirrorball Satellite 2012 / Too Much Sense (12") Mirrorball Satellite 2... Labsoul Records 1999
Bounce With Me (12") Bounce With Me (TT 200... SMEJ Associated Records 2000
The Replacement Percussionists ~Rocket Scientists In Disguise~ (CD) Mirrorball Satellite 2... Rhythm Zone 2000
G Killers And Closers: Crue-L Classic Remixes Vol. 1 (CD, Comp + CD, Comp, Mixed) Superfreak (Sweet Robo... Crue-L Records 2001
Pizzicato Five In The Mix: A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix (CD) Tout Va Bien (Banji-Ju... Nippon Columbia 2001
Remix EP (MiniAlbum) (2 versions) Les Cerfs Volants - Re... Virgin France S.A. 2001
re*Pink (CD) Orange (Towa Tei Remix) Warner Music (Japan) 2002
Scratches:
Heartbeat (CD, Album) Triste Virgin Records America, Inc., Virgin Records America, Inc. 1992
Infinity Within (Album) (4 versions) I.F.O. (Identified Fly... Elektra ... 1992
Virgin Tracks (CD, Album) Triste Virgin Records (Japan) 1993
Production:
The Emperor's New Clothes / I Am Stretched On Your Grave (Remixes) (Single) (2 versions) I Am Stretched On Your... Chrysalis ... 1990
Bambi (CD, Album)   Toshiba EMI Ltd 1991
Asia Classics - Dancing Is Beautiful (12", Promo) The Magic Shap Carpet ... Sire Records Company 1992
Consider This (2 versions) Bambi Pow Wow Records 1992
I Will Catch U (5 versions)   Epic 1992
Rejoicing (12") Rejoicing (Deee-Litefu... Eternal, Eternal 1992
Call Me (12")   Elektra 1994
Colored (CD) Mermaid Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) 1994
Dewdrops In The Garden (Album) (4 versions) Call Me Elektra ... 1994
Geisha "Remix" Girls (CD, Maxi)   For Life Records 1994
Best Swing '95 (2xCD, Comp) Luv Connection (Radio ... Telstar 1995
Dewdrops In The Remix (CD)   Warner Music (Japan) 1995
Now Romantic (CD, Mini)   For Life Records 1995
I ♥ America Remix! (CD)   For Life Records 1996
Sushi 3003 - A Spectacular Collection Of Japanese Clubpop (2 versions) Moog Power Bungalow 1996
House (CD) The Woman Who Talks To... Kitty Enterprises, Inc 1997
You Are My Music (CD, Maxi)   Kitty Enterprises, Inc 1997
Sushi 4004 - The Return Of Spectacular Japanese Clubpop (2 versions) You Are My Music Bungalow 1998
Strange Fruits (CD) Atashi Wa Kokoyo Epic Records (Japan) 1999
実験 Girl (CD, Maxi) I Love You だけ Nippon Columbia 1999
4n5 (CD) Only "I Love You" Tokyopop Music 2000
Miss Maki Nomiya Sings (CD) Baby Nippon Columbia 2000
Crescent Moon (Maxi) (2 versions) Destiny's Lotus, Desti... SMEJ Associated Records 2002
Helpless Rain (CD, Maxi) Destiny's Lotus (Version) SMEJ Associated Records 2002
Co-production:
Heartbeat (Album) (3 versions) Rap The World Virgin Records (Japan) ... 1991
Consider This (LP, Comp) Bambi Pow Wow Records 1992
Sweet Revenge (CD) Futarinohate, Regret, ... For Life Records 1994
Sushi 3003 - A Spectacular Collection Of Japanese Clubpop (2 versions) Aikawarazusa Bungalow 1996
Next Wave (CD) Next Wave SMEJ Associated Records 2003
Mix:
The Emperor's New Clothes / I Am Stretched On Your Grave (Remixes) (12", Promo) I Am Stretched On Your... Chrysalis 1990
Bambi (CD, Album)   Toshiba EMI Ltd 1991
Consider This (CD) Bambi Pow Wow Records 1992
Rejoicing (12") Rejoicing (Deee-Litefu... Eternal, Eternal 1992
Call Me Nightlife (CD, Album) Call Me Nightlife Epic 1993
I Will Catch U (CD, Album) Call Me Nightlife (Eng... Sony Records, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) 1993
Appears On:
Done By The Forces Of Nature (LP, Album) Belly Dancin' Dina, Do... Warner Bros. Records 1989
The Emperor's New Clothes / I Am Stretched On Your Grave (12") I Am Stretched On Your... Chrysalis 1990
World Clique (Album) (5 versions)   Elektra ... 1990
Bambi (CD, Album) Bambi, Bambi (Fashion ... Toshiba EMI Ltd 1991
Sayonara (CD, Mini)   Virgin Records (Japan) 1991
Heartbeat (CD, Album) Rap The World, Sayonara Virgin Records America, Inc., Virgin Records America, Inc. 1992
I Will Catch U (12")   Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) 1992
Infinity Within (Album) (3 versions) Come On In, The Dreams... Elektra 1992
Pussycat Meow (12") Pussycat Meow (The Meo... Elektra 1992
Runaway (Maxi) (3 versions)   Elektra 1992
Runaway / Rubber Lover (Single) (2 versions)   Elektra 1992
Thank You Everyday (Maxi) (3 versions)   Elektra 1992
Call Me Nightlife (Album) (2 versions) Call Me Nightlife, I W... Epic 1993
I Will Catch U (CD, Album) I Will Catch U, I Will... Sony Records, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) 1993
Koizumix Production Vol. 2 - London Remix Of Bambinater (12") Drive (London Drive Mix) Victor Entertainment Japan 1993
Virgin Tracks (CD, Album) Sayonara (English Vers... Virgin Records (Japan) 1993
Call Me (CD, Maxi)   Elektra 1994
Dewdrops In The Garden (Album) (4 versions) Party Happening People... Elektra ... 1994
Moving On (12")   Elektra 1994
Picnic In The Summertime (CD, Maxi, CD) Party Happening People Elektra, Elektra 1994
Sweet Revenge (Album) (2 versions) Moving On, Sentimental... Elektra ... 1994
Romantique 96 (CD) Contact Nippon Columbia 1995
The Geisha Girls Show (CD, Album) Blow Your Mind, Blow Y... For Life Records 1995
Sushi 3003 - A Spectacular Collection Of Japanese Clubpop (CD) My Super Lover Bungalow 1996
Duet!! (CD, Mini)   EastWest Japan 1997
Junior Sweet (CD, Album) しましまのバンビ Epic Records (Japan) 1997
21st Century Classics (CD)   Nippon Phonogram 1998
Find A Way (CD, Single) Find A Way (Instrumental) Liberation Records 1998
Jupiter (CD) Butter Grandisc 1998
Sushi 4004 - The Return Of Spectacular Japanese Clubpop (CD) You Are My Music, Hell... Bungalow 1998
The Love Movement (CD, Album) Find A Way BMG 1998
The Anthology (2xLP, Comp) Find A Way Jive 1999
Expo Expo (CD) Expo Expo Rhythm Zone 2001
The Very Best Of Deee-Lite (2 versions) Party Happening People Rhino Entertainment Company ... 2001
True (CD, Album) Destiny's Lotus SMEJ Associated Records 2002
Space Invaders (CD, Comp) Photography? Serigraphy? Toshiba EMI Ltd 2003
Electro Bits Indeed (CD) Jacques Derrida, Syste... Megadolly 2004
Motivation Driving Sweets (CD)   Cutting Edge 2004
Balance 009 (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) Good Beat (Acapella) EQ Recordings 2006
King. (CD, Album) Why You Wanna Atlantic, Grand Hustle 2006
Yellow Fever! (Album) (3 versions) Mambo Numerique, What ... Essay Recordings ... 2006
Appendix (CD, Comp, Sup) Latte & Macaron (Funks... Studio !K7, Rough Trade Germany 2007
The Kings Of Electro Part A (2xLP) What Is Love (Holograp... Rapster Records 2007
Countdown One Hit Wonders 2 (3xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart... Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC Music), Liberation Music 2008
Tracks Appear On:
Asia Classics - Dancing Is Beautiful (12", Promo) The Magic Shap Carpet ... Sire Records Company 1992
Asia Classics - Dancing Is Beautiful (Maxi) (3 versions) The Magic Shag Carpet ... Luaka Bop ... 1992
Best Swing '95 (2xCD, Comp) Luv Connection (Radio ... Telstar 1995
Dance Max 17 (2xCD, Comp) Technova (Radio Edit) EMI Electrola 1995
Get Easy! Vol. 2 (CD, Comp) Batucada Motor Music 1995
Global Trance Wave (CD, Comp) Technova (Wink's Build... WEA 1995
RockVideo Monthly - Winter 1995 - Techno Edition (VHS, Comp) Technova Warner Music Enterprises 1995
Techno Issue (CD) Luv Connection Huh Music Service 1995
Trip 'N Groove (CD) Technova 3Suisses Musique 1995
Cracked Ice & Crushed Velvet (CD, Comp, Promo) La Douce Vie, Batucada Elektra 1996
Cracked Ice & Crushed Velvet: Sounds For Sophisticates From The Elektra Entertainment Group (12", Promo, Smplr) La Douce Vie, Batucada Elektra 1996
Prinz Massive Beats (2xCD) Technova (La Em Copaca... Warner Special Marketing GmbH 1996
Raygun Magic Orchestra: The Sound Of Japan (CD) Sound Museum Raygun Publishing Inc. 1996
Maximum Dance Hits Vol. 1 (CD, Comp) Luv Connection (Mauric... Elektra 1997
Bass In Your Face - Essential Drum & Bass (CD) B.M.T. (Dream Team Aka... Elektra 1998
Club Beats (Series 2 Volume 1) (2xCD) G.B.I (The Sharp Boys ... CD Pool 1998
Free Volume 5 (2xCD) GBI (The Sharp Boys De... Central Station 1999
Boss-A-Troniq (CD, Comp) Technova (La Em Copaca... WEA International Inc. 2000
Mischkassette (Cass, Mixed) BMT SP1200 Remix 10 Vor 10 2000
Sakurahills Disco 3000 (Comp) (2 versions) Happy 2000 (DJ Shodai ... SMEJ Associated Records ... 2000
ar / V.A.: Compiled by Towa Tei (2xCD) Spiegel, Mars (Bump & ... Akashic Records, EastWest Japan 2000
Boss-A-Troniq 2 (CD, Comp) Funkin' For Jamaica (F... WEA International Inc. 2001
MTV Ibiza 2001 (2xCD) Funkin' For Jamaica (B... Warner Strategic Marketing (UK) 2001
Untitled (12") Funkin' For Jamaica (C... Dance Rhythm Records 2001
Tokyocalling (Deeper Shades Of Lovely) (2 versions) Happy (Morning Happine... King Street Sounds 2002
CM2 - Interpretation By Cornelius (CD, Album) Butterfly Warner Music (Japan) 2003
Space Invaders (CD, Comp) Photography? Serigraphy? Toshiba EMI Ltd 2003
Space Invaders Vol.2 (12") Photography? Serigraphy? Sublime Records (3) 2003
DownBeatSoul Vol. 1 (CD, Mixed) Technova Sleeping Giant Music 2004
Tribe Vibes Vol. 4 (2xLP) Dubnova Strictly Breaks Records 2004
Bar Lounge Classics - Sunset Edition (2xCD, Comp, Dig) Milky Way Comfort Sounds 2006
Monophonic Ensemble (CD, Comp) Campfire (Short Version) Megadolly 2006
Appendix (CD, Promo) Latte & Macaron (Funks... Studio !K7 2007
Visionaire No. 53: Sound (5x12", Pic + 2xCD + Box, Comp, Ltd) One Minute Of Love Visionaire Publishing 2007
Works '95-'05 (2xCD, Comp, Rem) Lotus Snack And Thinki... Ki/oon Records 2007
Unofficial Releases:
Take Me To Baltimore / German Love Affair (12") German Love Affair (Un... Diana Ross (White), DJ Spen (White), Not On Label 1995
Now That's What I Call Underground Vol. 1 (12") Luv Connection (M.A.W.... T.T.P. Records 1996
BMT (SP1200 Remix) (12")   Not On Label 2000
Untitled (12") A Ring (The Naked Musi... Dance Rhythm Records 2001
We Are Hip Hop • Me • You • Everybody (4xCD, Comp) B.M.T. Sattan Music 2002
Party Rocker Blendz & Remixes (12", W/Lbl) Masta Towa Not On Label 2005
Universal B-Boy (2xLP) BMT (SP1200 Remix) Grand Slam Records 2006
Disco Real Right Edits (12") Technova (Re-Edit) Galaxy Sound Company 2008
GBI (German Bold Italic) (12", W/Lbl)   Not On Label  
O Corpo Sutil / The Subtle Body (CD, Album, Ltd) Anima Animale ArsNova  
Rockem' Sockem' (CD, Mixed) I Am Stretched On Your... Not On Label  
So Happy (CD, P/Unofficial) Hyper Ballad (Towa Tei... Westwood One  
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