Ryuichi Sakamoto

Biography

Ryuichi Sakamoto was a Japanese composer, record producer, and actor who pioneered electronic music genres as a member of Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO). He won an Academy Award for his film score work, among other accolades, and collaborated with international artists across various styles. Sakamoto also released influential solo albums, including "Thousand Knives" in 1978, which included the track "Riot in Lagos".