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"SARASA reigns supreme, captivating music enthusiasts globally and particularly within Japan"

“She was destined to be a DJ, or can we say that Hip Hop has found the ultimate interpreter to get its way through to the people and the culture in Japan.”

“DJ SARASA is an ill DJ. You mess around and judge a book by its cover and get messed up when she got you shazaming like 17 cuts in a row like “oh!!!! This is where the drum break came from!!!!!!!!! Great last night in #Tokyo”

“Turnt Up video was a hiphop version of Lost in Translation except I'm Bill Murray & @DJSARASA is Scarlett Johannsen. Great film. Won Oscar.”

"SARASA reigns supreme, captivating music enthusiasts globally and particularly within Japan"

“She was destined to be a DJ, or can we say that Hip Hop has found the ultimate interpreter to get its way through to the people and the culture in Japan.”

“Turnt Up video was a hiphop version of Lost in Translation except I'm Bill Murray & @DJSARASA is Scarlett Johannsen. Great film. Won Oscar.”

SARASA

Biography

As The Japan Times aptly stated, “SARASA reigns supreme, captivating music enthusiasts globally and particularly within Japan.” Born in Japan and raised in New York, DJ SARASA is a world-class artist whose multicultural roots shape her signature genre-blending style—seamlessly weaving hip hop, soul, electronic, funk, and global influences into every set. She has performed across all continents, with career highlights including the main stage at Ultra Music Festival (Japan and Korea) and iconic venues such as the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Her refined musical taste and unmatched versatility have made her the go-to DJ for luxury brands and elite events. SARASA has performed for Prada, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Audemars Piguet, and Rolls-Royce, and has been entrusted with intimate celebrations such as Pharrell Williams’ 50th birthday party and Questlove’s “Black Stream Live,” where she opened Episode 1. She was also honored to DJ the Michael Jackson tribute event at Tower Records shortly after his passing. Beyond the DJ booth, SARASA serves as a cultural ambassador. She hosted Grammy-winning artist Arlo Parks for a private MTV feature tour of Tokyo’s creative underground and appeared on National Geographic to speak about soul music and the legacy of Aretha Franklin. Early in her career, Questlove himself praised her publicly, tweeting, “DJ SARASA is the illest DJ…”—a nod that confirmed her ability to perform with legendary artists such as George Clinton, Grandmaster Flash, Talib Kweli, The Beatnuts, and Illa J.

SARASA’s global touring ignited a deep appreciation for Mexican culture, culminating in the launch of Casa De Sarasa in 2017—a taco restaurant in Tokyo that quickly rose to fame as “Tokyo’s most popular taco spot,” earning acclaim in Mexican media as “The Best Restaurant Abroad.” In 2018, she founded the Tacos Association of Japan, bringing together over 600 taco enthusiasts and organizing cultural events to promote authentic Mexican cuisine nationwide in partnership with the Mexican Embassy. Her culinary ventures continued in 2020 with the opening of RUBIA, a fine dining Mexican-Japanese fusion restaurant, and TAHONA, a cutting-edge mezcal bar, both in Tokyo’s vibrant Shibuya district. RUBIA gained widespread recognition, blending traditional Mexican flavors with seasonal Japanese ingredients, and was featured in Pia Publishing’s Tokyo’s Best Restaurants 2022. Her chef was officially recognized by the Mexican Ministry of Tourism for preserving and promoting Mexico’s cultural and gastronomic heritage in Japan, receiving a plaque of appreciation by the Mexica Ambassador herself. In 2024, SARASA was named a brand ambassador for Código 1530 Tequila, a premium additive-free tequila celebrated for its tradition and elegance. In this role, she blends her love of music, culture, and craftsmanship—introducing global audiences to the artistry and heritage of tequila through unforgettable experiences. Whether through sound, storytelling, or spirits, DJ SARASA continues to build cultural bridges and elevate every space she enters—bringing people together with authenticity, passion, and flair.