Who Is Awich? – Japanese Hip-Hop Queen

Who Is Awich? – Japanese Hip-Hop Queen

Awich, born Akiko Urasaki in Okinawa, has made a significant mark in the Japanese hip-hop scene with her unique blend of Okinawan heritage and Western influences. Her stage name, derived from “Asia Wish Child,” reflects her deep cultural... Read More

KCrush Interview with GREEN KIDS

From the streets of Iwata City, Shizuoka to the world, GREEN KIDS takes the cultural stereotypes bull by its horns. This 6-member hip-hop group has become a voice of the people in its journey of pioneering a fresh and holistic perspective on... Read More

Jersey Club track ‘PULL UP’ by Japanese rising star artist LANA goes viral, with dance videos from teens and twentysomethings taking over TikTok

Gaining popularity thanks to her unique mic skills and her tracks based on hip-hop and R&B, rising young Japanese artist LANA released her single ‘PULL UP’ on November 30, 2022 – and now it is going viral on TikTok. The track is... Read More

Generation Z’s newest Japanese icon LANA releases new track ‘Get It (feat. ZEN & KESSO)’, a rallying anthem for the rising generation!

LANA, who set the music scene alight with her song ‘FLAME (feat. LEX, Saru jr.Fool & taisyov)’, has released a new digital single, ‘Get It (feat. ZEN & KESSO)’. The track hits hard, with deep lyrics that draw on LANA’s own... Read More