KATIMI AI

Genre: House/Afro/Tribal/(Bass)

Katimi Ai is a performing artist from Tokyo, Japan. Born of Japanese and Nigerian descent, Katimi spent her youth in her studies and found love in arts with influence from both of her parents ―having a father managing a bar and a mother playing western radio shows at home, music had always followed her. After finishing her studies, she has decided to pursue her passion in music professionally.

In 2015, Katimi followed suit and kicked off her career; with her unique look and charismatic appeal, she quickly became the talk of the town in Tokyo. 

In January 2019, Brooklyn based radio station HALFMOON BK tapped Katimi to be a part of their eclectic roster of resident DJs, the first from Tokyo, Japan. After that, Katimi continued her overseas activities.

In January  to February 2025, She held a DJ tour in Thailand for almost 2 months.was successfully ended.

Katimi has also been producing music. 
In 2022 She has joined a program called “YY project K“ in which she collaborates as a beat maker with Koto player Asuka.
In September 2022, she released her own debut track “Tmbt 2019” on African Tales, a record label founded by Berlin-based South African Floyd Lavine. 

In May 2025, Katimi joined Red Bull BC One Beat Camp Japan2025 as one of the producers which make music used by Red Bull BC One World Final basically. She was chosen as a participant by Red Bull.

Katimi has been releasing tracks as YY, also on her own name.