akkin
Birth Name | Akihito Suzuki |
Birth Date | Dec 19, 1973 (age: 51) |
Akkin is a renowned Japanese music producer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist known for his lush string arrangements and dynamic programming across J-rock and pop. Over the years, he has contributed to a wide range of projects for both major acts and emerging artists, blending traditional instrumentation with modern production techniques.
Akkin has played a vital behind-the-scenes role in shaping ONE OK ROCK's earlier sound, especially during their transition into more cinematic and emotionally rich rock. He arranged over 40 songs for the band, including key tracks from JINSEI x BOKU =, such as Clock Strikes and Be the Light and contributed to string arrangements and programming on albums like Zankyō Reference, 35xxxv, and Kanjō Effect.
He also co-produced standout releases like The Beginning and Manhattan Beach, bringing a polished yet dramatic flair to the band's evolving style.
Collaborations and Cover Song Credits
- 1.Stevie WonderTo Feel The Fire (cover by ONE OK ROCK)Released: Feb 16, 2011
ONE OK ROCK's Songs Credits
- 1.JINSEI x BOKU =Introduction 〜Where idiot should go〜Released: Mar 6, 2013
- 2.JINSEI x BOKU =Ending Story??Released: Mar 6, 2013
- 3.JINSEI x BOKU =ONION!Released: Mar 6, 2013
- 4.JINSEI x BOKU =Clock StrikesReleased: Mar 6, 2013
- 5.JINSEI x BOKU =Be the LightReleased: Mar 6, 2013
- 6.JINSEI x BOKU =JuvenileReleased: Mar 6, 2013
- 1.SkyfallManhattan BeachReleased: Feb 18, 2017
- 2.JINSEI x BOKU =The BeginningReleased: Aug 22, 2012
ONE OK ROCK's Albums Credits
- 1.35xxxv (Deluxe Edition)Role: production
- 2.35xxxvRole: production
- 3.JINSEI x BOKU =Role: programming, strings arrangement
- 4.Zankyō ReferenceRole: strings arrangement
- 5.Kanjō EffectRole: production
- 6.BEAM OF LIGHTRole: production