The match between the Samurai Japan U18 and the Okinawa Prefectural High School Selection is suspended due to heavy rain. After this, the audience sang a huge chorus to the music playing inside the stadium = 7:52pm on the 2nd, Okinawa Cellular Stadium Naha (photographed by Oshiro Naoya)
Who wrote this article
Furuken Kazuki
The DJ, who excited the audience with his exciting selections, is a hot topic at the Okinawa Cellular Stadium Naha in Naha, a send-off match between the Japanese national baseball team and the Okinawa Prefecture selection held on the night of the 2nd. Heavy rain stopped the match for just over an hour, and at a time when the heat was about to go down, the audience was suddenly raised with the “best selection” that allowed the chorus to begin. The tactic is DJ YOUNG MO (41), from Okinawa. He also played the DJ in the match against Japan and Italy at the 32nd WBSC U18 World Cup, which opened on the 5th, and livened up the stadium.
Showing your arms
Due to the rain, the send-off match on the 2nd was suspended after the top of the fifth inning ended and the Japanese national team led 3-0. The stands were packed with a large crowd of 17,969 people in the hopes of throwing the two aces of Okinawa Shogaku, who won the summer Koshien.
With the ever-pouring rain, the games were not resumed, and there were likely to be spectators starting to get up and this was a place where the DJ could show off his skills.
While playing Amuro Namie’s song “Hero” I was inspiration when I saw the audience turning on the lights and shaking them. “It’s going to be held in Okinawa (in Okinawa), so I think I’ll try playing some Okinawan songs.” So they played MONGOL 800’s “Small Love Song” which was originally intended to be played towards the end of the match, and HY’s “11:00AM.”
The swell of a big chorus
The audience finally began singing a chorus with the song from a band from Okinawa that is loved and hummed by a wide range of generations. In the chorus of “Little Love Song,” the song was intentionally turned off, and the audience continued to sing a cappella, chorus like a swell of “Hey! For you.” The whistles also cried out, and the stands were at a peak, just like a live music live.
On social networking sites (SNS), posts have been spreading, such as, “The song selection is amazing, it’s amazing,” and “The song selection is the best! Monpachi made the entire venue a family in a flash! Thank you, Kariyushi is also the best,” and the response is growing.
DJ YOUNG MO says that he was a fun and happy space. In fact, during the match, he was working as a DJ in a room where it was difficult to hear outside, so he later learned about the sight of the audience’s chorus, the reactions on social media, and the reports, and he revealed that he was “shocked by something unexpected.” “I was really moved by how beautiful everyone sang. I was so moved that I hope they’ll get a little excited.”
The tips for selecting songs
He is currently active in clubs and sporting events at US military bases, and also serves as a DJ in the professional basketball B League games for the Ryukyu Golden Kings. The song selections that match the game’s development are well received, and are a famous person among boosters.
Although he prepares in advance, he often does not go as expected. That’s why they say they’re always watching the audience. “I prepare, but it’s not often done exactly as it is. There are days when I don’t use 10% of what I prepare, and there are days when I use them often. I choose songs that match the situation of the match and the thoughts of the audience. “I want to continue and entertain the audience.” (Furuken Kazuki)
