Susumu Yokota
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| Born | 22 April 1960 Toyama, Japan |
| Died | 27 March 2015 (aged 54) Japan |
| Genres | Ambient |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Years active | c.1992-2014 |
Susumu Yokota (横田 進 Yokota Susumu, or ススム・ヨコタ Susumu Yokota; born 22 April 1960 – 27 March 2015) was a Japanese record producer and composer. He released several albums under pseudonyms including Stevia, Ebi, and others.
Yokota studied as an economist before working as a graphic designer, DJ and producer. Yokota was well known in the English-speaking independent music scene for his albums of experimental ambient music, including albums like Acid Mt. Fuji and Sakura. He also had a long career as a house music DJ and released several highly regarded albums of house music.