Unagi is a producer and DJ based in San Francisco. A musician and record collector since childhood, he started making hip-hop tracks in 1997, as a member of Western Massachusetts super-crew Discs of Tron. Flexing a unique sound heavy on obscure samples and homemade beats, he has released four albums, two EPs, and two singles on his independent label 442 Records.
His growing catalog includes "Unagi" (2003), "Keepin It Eel" (2004), "It Came From Beneath The SFC" (2006), "Unagi For Lovers" (2007), "You and Eye" (2007), and "Reinventing The Eel" (2009), all of which have garnered positive reviews in publications like XLR8R, Okayplayer, Remix, Giant Robot, PopMatters, etc.
He has also provided original music for several film soundtracks and television commercials, and appeared on numerous compilations.
Unagi is currently finishing up a concept album with Motion Man and Jethroe, entitled "Adult Situations," plus working on several other collaborative projects and a new instrumental album.
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