Towa Tei

First known for his work with Deee-Lite, Towa Tei is a producer, remixer, and DJ with boundless creativity and an unmistakable style. His group's funky yet whimsical 1990 smash hit "Groove Is in the Heart" hinted at the sampling finesse and knack for the surprising, imaginative pop he made as a solo artist and collaborator. On 1994's Future Listening!, Tei brought the bossa nova, jazz, and easy listening influences that enlivened Deee-Lite's music to the fore and reconfigured them in fresh ways; on 1997's Sound Museum, his collaborations with Kylie Minogue, Bebel Gilberto, and...