# Ram Rider

Ram Rider (RAM RIDER, 矢崎俊輔 (Shunsuke Yasaki) and/or Sato Katsuya) is a Japanese music producer, musician, remixer, DJ.

## Biography

He grew up listening to YMO, EW&F, etc. under my father's influence from a young age, and discovered TM NETWORK when I was in elementary school. Interested in synthesizers. When he entered junior high school, he bought an MSX and a synthesizer and began composing music. He is influenced by various works both domestically and internationally, including Takkyu Ishino and Teitowa. I am deeply impressed by the dynamic Japanese artists. After entering high school, he started DJing, and was influenced by the remix work of Dub Master Established DaBLADE RECORDS to release CDs. He frequently DJs and remixes as RAM RIDER, and has also taken part in ELT and Ayumi Hamasaki's works as a remixer. In 2002, he appeared at the New York Tokyo Music Festival in New York, where he DJed with Yukihiro Fukutomi, whom he admires, and others. Currently, his music is mainly focused on house, disco, and techno. He makes full use of filter effects to create sounds similar to those of DaftPunk, and provides remixes and music. Since 2003, he has taken up vocals himself and has been accompanied by support members. Currently performing live.

## Discography

1996 Released 1st "fake compilation A" on CD. 500 pieces.
1997 2st “fake compilation B/Sunpraised EP” first analog release. 1000 pieces. The jacket has been created by Koji Morimoto, who is well-known as the animation director for PVs such as Ken Ishi and GLAY, and the movie Akira.
1998 3rd "fake compilation C/ L-Rep" released. A collaboration double A-side record with Nerdcore founder Leopardon. Clear orange version limited to 500 pieces released, sold out in one week.
1999 4th "fake compilation D/Rainbow ballpoint pen CD" released. A compilation CD featuring super young domestic artists including RAM RIDER and Leopardon. Additional presses will be made after 1000 copies are sold out. It became the number one hit on DaBLADE RECORDS.
1999 ELT / pray (remix) Ayumi Hamasaki / kanariya (remix)
2000 Ayumi Hamasaki / SEASONS (Remix) Ayumi Hamasaki / AUDIENCE (Remix) Yuami Hamasaki / M (Remix)
2001 Ayumi Hamasaki / EVOLUTION (Remix) Ayumi Hamasaki / Endless Sorrow (Remix) Spelunkers / Garko (Remix)
2002 Ayumi Hamasaki / I am,,, HONDA LADY / 88 (remix) Haruko Momoi / Heavenly Punishment!! (Remix)
2003 Ayumi Hamasaki / REAL ME (Remix) Nana Katase / Mirror Ball (music provided)

### Singles

| Title | Release date | Oricon Weekly Singles Chart |
| Indie |||
| "Music" (MUSIC) | March 16, 2004 (2004-03-16) | 145 |
| "Sweet Dance" (SWEET DANCE) | November 17, 2004 (2004-11-17) | 119 |
| Major |||
| "Yume de Aeru yo" (ユメデアエルヨ) | June 29, 2005 (2005-06-29) | 109 |
| "Bedroom Disco" (ベッドルームディスコ) | September 14, 2005 (2005-09-14) | 90 |
| "Hello" (HELLO) | November 16, 2005 (2005-11-16) | 138 |
| "Tabi e Deyō / Any Colors" (旅へ出よう / ANY COLORS) | July 5, 2006 (2006-07-05) | 112 |
| "Ram Rider EP" (RAM RIDER EP) vinyl single | May 7, 2008 (2008-05-07) | |
| "Hanamizuki" (ハナミズキ) digital single | December 5, 2012 (2012-12-05) | |

## Albums

| Title | Release date | Oricon Weekly Singles Chart |
| Portable Disco (PORTABLE DISCO) | November 30, 2005 (2005-11-30) | 52 |
| Portable Disco 8-bit edition (PORTABLE DISCO 8bit edition) | April 26, 2006 (2006-04-26) | — |
| Kimi ga Suki + Remix Tumes (きみがすき＋Remix Tunes) | April 11, 2007 (2007-04-11) | 120 |
| Space Program [Star] Compiled by Ram Rider (space program [STAR] Compiled by RAM RIDER) | March 4, 2009 (2009-03-04) | — |
| Future Memories (FUTURE MEMORIES) released under the band name of Private Planet (PRIVATE PLANET) | March 4, 2009 (2009-03-04) | — |
| Audio Galaxy – Ram Rider vs. Stars!!! (AUDIO GALAXY – RAM RIDER vs STARS!!!) | April 11, 2012 (2012-04-11) | 49 |
| Audio Galaxy – Ram Rider Strikes Back!!! (AUDIO GALAXY – RAM RIDER STRIKES BACK!!!) | April 11, 2012 (2012-04-11) | |