Mondo Grosso, the brainchild of Japanese musician Shinichi Osawa, stands among the most influential names in the realm of acid jazz and house music, with forays into the diverse landscapes of pop and electronic genres. Emerging in the early 1990s, Mondo Grosso originally began as a band before Osawa, the bassist and band leader, propelled the project into a solo endeavor post the 1995 self-titled album. The moniker, which translates to “big world” in Italian, is a nod to the wide-ranging sonic territories that Osawa has traversed throughout his career.

Osawa's work as Mondo Grosso has been marked with collaborations with various artists, lending the project an ever-evolving sound that has captivated fans across the globe. Among the recent releases are the EPs “CRYPT,” “最後の心臓,” “STRANGER,” “迷い人,” and “B.S.M.F,” each one showcasing a unique blend of melodies, beats, and textures. Through tracks like “IN THIS WORLD,” featuring the legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto and the luminous Hikari Mitsushima on vocals, Mondo Grosso juxtaposes emotive songwriting with layered electronic production, displaying Osawa's skilled craft and the project's broad appeal. The creativity continued with "LIFE(Nextune)" and "LIFE (Retune)," iterating fresh takes on established work, and celebrated milestones with compilations such as "MONDO GROSSO OFFICIAL BEST," a testament to the enduring legacy and ever-expanding universe that Mondo Grosso represents in the world of music.

Genres

Japanese Jazztronica

Related Artists

Ryuichi Sakamoto

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TOWA TEI

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Daft Punk

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Bonobo

Air

Thievery Corporation

Latest Release

LIFE【2024 re-edit】

Mondo Grosso

Single - Released July 24, 2024