Last Japan is a London producer and DJ associated with grime, electronic music, dubstep, glitch and 2-step. Based in South London, he builds his work around a sound that draws on 2-step garage, grime, funky and dubstep, and he is active in the UK underground scene.

Background and training

He plays four instruments and studies music production, which shapes his technical approach to production and mixing. His work is marked by a strong focus on detail and sound design.

Releases and labels

Last Japan issues music on independent labels including Bullet Train, LNUK and Signal Life. His productions are described as innovative and varied, with an emphasis on genre crossover and dancefloor use.

Radio, clubs and support

His music receives support from BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra, with plays from B.Traits, Toddla T and Benji B. He also appears regularly on Rinse FM. DJs including Oneman and Jackmaster count his tracks among their sets.

Collaborations and aliases

He works with other artists including Trim, Little Jinder and Roses Gabor. He also works under the alias N55 with producer Luke Oldham, including music used in a Nokia advert. In addition, Radium Audio selects some of his tracks for an animation festival project in Australia, and he appears in the advert himself.

Performances

He tours the UK and Europe with a genre-spanning selection, and his sets are fast moving and built around dance music and constant shifts in style.