KZA (Kazuhide Tanaka) is an influential Japanese techno/house record producer, DJ and remixer. His smooth blend of deep house, jazz, classic and soul elements has made him one of the most sought-after house music maestros in Japan and the world. KZA is the founder of both the "Plus Records" or "Life Force" labels, and has released many albums under various pseudonyms. KZA is particularly well-known for his reinterpretations of Japanese classics such as Pink Lady and Earth, Wind, & Fire.

KZA's career began in the mid-90s, when he released a few electronic works on Plus Records. In 1998, he debuted his first album, "We're Living Here", which got him international recognition. His second album, "PHONOTROPIC", was released the following year and has since become a classic. KZA continues to compose heavily in the house and ambient genres to this