DJ PMX is a pioneering Japanese hip‑hop producer and DJ who brought West Coast hip‑hop styles to Japan. Born in Miyazaki Prefecture, he began his career in the late 1980s, initially performing as part of MAZZ & PMX and later producing for iconic artists like ECD, RHYMESTER, and DS455. From the 1990s onward, he played a central role in shaping the Japanese hip‑hop scene, releasing influential mixtapes like locoHAMA CRUISING and producing for high-profile figures across the genre. He is also an adjunct professor at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music. Since 2008, DJ PMX has been releasing his flagship THE ORIGINAL album series. Albums I–IV feature collaborations with artists such as ¥ellow Bucks, GADORO, JAGGLA, and AK‑69. On May 21, 2025, DJ PMX released the single "Light It Up (feat. AK‑69 & SKRYU)" via his own DBL MUSIC label. The uplifting track features powerful verses from hip‑hop heavyweight AK‑69 and rising star SKRYU. The energetic official music video premiered on DJ PMX’s online video channel, and the song charted on various platforms.
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The Original IV
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THE ORIGINAL III
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LocoHAMA CRUISING DJ PMX THE GREATEST HITS MIX
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THE ORIGINAL II
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No Pain No Gain
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Light it up (feat. AK-69 & SKRYU)
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On The Way (feat. GADORO & JASMINE)
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House Party
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Miss Luxury (West Coast Mix) featuring OG Kid Frost, FOESUM, B.Thompson
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THE MESSAGE II
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BEST HIPHOP MIX 1st EDITION mixed by DJ ALLISA
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DAZZLE 4 LIFE BEST RECORDINGS (VICTOR YEARS)
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plusGROUND SPECIAL URBAN SAMPLER
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