HEMO & MOOFIRE
Tokyo based female sound performing actively all across the nation.
They have been the leader of Japan's dancehall scene with supreme popularity. While keeping their regular appearances at night clubs and events, their activities range widely from management of record label, producing, keeping regular DJ -ing at radios - working in various direction to spread dancehall and soca.
Opened their long anticipated night club, "CLUB CACTUS" in May 2006.
Regular appearance on radio : "ESCAPE 2 JAMAICA" - Every fire Friday on SHIBUYA FM 78.4 (13:00 - 13:53)
Regular dance : "ESCAPE 2 DANCEHALL" @ JZ BRAT - Every other month /second Saturday
Label Management : Bacchanal 45 Records / Escape 2 Dancehall
Club Management : "CLUB CACTUS" Aoyama, Tokyo
2001 Forming Hemo & Moofire
Gets together as a result of the best solution to make use of what they've earned from their long time experience in the music scene. Continues to work energetically by keeping regular dance, as well as producing mix tapes, dance videos, regular radio appearances.
2002 Starting" Bacchanal 45 Records" label
Their first riddim, "Escape Riddim" was dropped by Jamaica's hit track maker LENKY, (known for producing tracks such as D'iwali and Masterpiece). Blending SOCA into dancehall, this catchy melodius riddim sold over 50000 copies, exceptional success as an indies’ label. Ken-U 's "Doko" on this Escape riddim became a monster hit in the history of Japanese dancehall scene. Their ability as a producer was acknowledged for launching an unknown new artist all across the nation.
2003 Contracts with major
With the concept of their popular mix tape, "ON THE BEACH", they release all cover songs' compilation album from major record company, Warner Music.
Release their second album of the series the following year.
International movements
Participates in Trinidad's carnival with Dancehall Queen Junko.
Performs in front of a huge crowd of few thousand of people which was a big success. Appears in Negril's Spring Break and performs with big names like Beenieman, Elephant Man, etc. Also appeared in events of Trinidad, Barbados, etc.
2005 Harajuku Super Yosakoi Festival
Participates in Tokyo's biggest festival dedicated to Meiji Jingu shrine, "Harajuku Omotesando Genki Matsuri Super Yosakoi" . Brings together the cultural and music exchange between Jamaica, Tinidad & Tobago and Japan. Called great reputation amongst Japanese people.
Introducing Soca in Japan
Release a compilation album "Soca Soca Soca" from Warner Music.
Very first major compilation album in Japan to introduce Trinidad's music, Soca.
2006 Releasing CDs
Release their 4th riddm album, "WATCHING U" featuring Wayne Wonder, Ninja Man, Elephant man, Voice Mail, ken-U, etc.
Release compilation album "ESCAPE VILLA" from Warner Music
Release DVD "ESCAPE TV" introducing in deep details of how to enjoy dancehall.
Release "Soca Soca Soca Vol 2" from Pony Canyon
Opening Club Cactus
Opens a reggae night club "CLUB CACTUS" in Nogizaka, Tokyo.
A place for people who knows the real thing, with their original sound system and great cocktails. www. clubcactus.jp/
Starting Ringtone site
Launches Hemo & Moofire ringtone and information site.
Uploading Jamaica's information, columns and videos as well as music.
www.hemomoo.com/
2007 .and now
Release their 5th riddim, "MURDA /Various Artists" including a hit tune " Wacky Jackson". Also features dancers like Kaddilac and Sky Dance Crew etc, a riddim that gets people dancing. Now showing music video, Jamaica version and Japanese version.
Other Movements:
Held big dance /parties by inviting Jamaica's No1 dancers, KADDILAC in May 2006, Trinidad's No 1 sound "X-CALIBER" and soca artist, Dawg E Slaughter in March and November 2006
Regular party:
ESCAPE 2 DANCEHALL
Every odd month on second Saturday
Started in 1999. In Nov. 2003, moved its venue from BX Cafe to Cellrian Tower Hotel's jazz club, JZ BRAT, upgrading the party to the higher level. Attendance of 350 people
