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About Hideyuki Kanai(G-SPEC) Hideyuki Kanai (G-SPEC) Music Producer / Composer / DJ | Japan Profile Hideyuki Kanai (G-SPEC) is an internationally active music producer, composer, and DJ based in Yokohama, Japan. Rooted in club culture with a focus on Tech House, he is a versatile creator bridging commercial music projects across Asia. He combines cutting-edge underground sounds with a strategic, global-market perspective, delivering production work that resonates both locally and internationally. Club / Tech House Highlights Released tracks on leading international labels: House of Hustle, Deep Root Records, Late Night Munchies, 1980 Recordings (US, UK, Spain, Italy, Brazil, and more). Featured on Insomniac Radio and Dirtybird Mix Series. Supported by renowned DJs: Whethan, Francis Mercier, Black V Neck, Golf Clap, Tim Baresko. Recognized on Deep Root Records (Francis Mercier, Forbes-featured, in collaboration with Black Coffee). Collaborative EP with Danny Kolk (Dirtybird) featured in Mixmag Brazil, alongside Walker & Royce and CamelPhat on that DROP. Endorsed by top global artists including David Guetta, Richie Hawtin, Don Diablo, Riva Starr, Idris Elba (A&R). Asia / Pop & Commercial Music China Market: Produced the track "CHAOS" for SANTA (INTO1), which reached #1 on the China TME chart and dominated the top positions across all major platforms. Also produced the tie-up track for Sushiro China. Currently serves on the live music supervision team. Leads the Japanese production team for projects targeting the Asian market. Dance music advisor for ONE OR EIGHT (Produced by Ryan Tedder / OneRepublic); produced Apple Music #1 track “KAWASAKI feat. Thuy & Felip Ver”. Collaborates with production teams for JO1, GUNDAM series, INI, AKB,producing R&B, ballads, and dance music. Live Sound / TV / Arrangements Produced live music for Daichi Miura, SPEED, Hiroko Shimabukuro. Synthesizer manipulator for Takuro Yoshida recordings. DJ and band member for Hiroko Shimabukuro live performances. Produced official remix “The Main Theme Remix” for Lupin the Third. Participated in GHOST IN THE SHELL TRIBUTE CATEGORY: TECHNO STYLE Ver2.0.0, with Luke Slater, Mijk van Dijk, Oliver Ho, Carl Cox, Green Velvet, and others. Media & International Projects Featured on Nippon TV’s Music Dragon and other domestic & international media. Collaborates with Korean production teams while leading his Japanese team, actively expanding into the K-POP industry.
• Released on international labels (US, UK, Spain, Italy, Brazil) • Produced #1 chart record in China • Lead cross-border music production teams • Live music production & TV arrangements