Yuji Kawasaki began his DJ career in 1988, honing his craft in Tokyo’s club scene before relocating to New York City in 2003.

He was involved in launching the underground party JOY, where he also served as a resident DJ.

In 2020, he made his vinyl debut as UGNG on Improper Touch Recordings.

These days, he continues to DJ while focusing on music production and live performances as UGNG.