KEN HARADA is a Music Producer and DJ, born in Tokyo and raised in Seattle, whose musical journey began in 1990. With a passion for DJing and music production, he founded AQUA Records in 1995, a groundbreaking label in the techno scene. Under the alias "WATERMAN," his productions earned the admiration of industry heavyweights like Andy Weatherall, Darren Emmerson, and Slam.

Ken's collaboration with techno and tech-house producer Christian Smith formed the duo "Galactica," leading to releases on the renowned TRONIC Music label. Throughout his career, Ken has performed alongside iconic techno DJs such as Carl Cox, Dave Angel, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson.

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In 1999, Ken signed with the entertainment powerhouse "avex", a leading entertainment company, as a songwriter and producer. His work contributed to the success of numerous platinum-selling artists across genres like J-POP, R&B, and Dance. Notably, he co-wrote the song "Duty" for Ayumi Hamasaki, which helped her album win Best Album at the Japan Record Awards. His production credits span artists like BoA, Kumi Koda, EXILE, GLAY, RIZE, and TM Revolution.

Ken's talent extends beyond music production, having created theme songs for the PRIDE F.C. MMA fighting event, Formula 1 broadcasts on Fuji TV, and contributing remixes to anime series like "FREE!" and "CHEER DANSHI." He has also produced music for TV dramas and partnered with JOYSOUND for the "EDM WAVE" program.

As "BOLDO," Ken has produced EDM hits like "Surrender" featuring Dannic, "Light it Up" featuring Rave Republic, and the chart-topping "Everyday, Everynight," which hit #1 on iTunes' Dance chart. His track "Neon Lights," produced for Sensation Japan, also gained wide acclaim.

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In 2024, Ken ventured into Future Funk with the launch of the "Tokyo City Lights" event, featuring renowned acts such as Vantage, Macross 82-99, Moe Shop, and DJ Hello Kitty. Alongside his work as a music director for companies like avex, TV Asahi Music, and Amuse.

Ken's ultimate goal is to create stronger connections between Japan and the U.S, fostering a vibrant artistic exchange and opening new opportunities for artists to perform in both countries.