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Zeebra
, known professionally as , is a Japanese hip hop rapper and DJ who made his first appearance in 1995. Zeebra is a former member of the hip-hop group King Giddra, which also included DJ Oasis and K Dub Shine. He went on to pursue a solo career shortly after in 1997, and signed with the Future Shock record label. Zeebra is one of the most popular rappers in Japan, and his popularity is not specific to either gender. He appears not only in hip-hop magazines, but also in fashion and street culture magazines. He often features in and produces other rappers' songs, and appears in their videos. He has also performed live with various rappers from America. In 1998 Zeebra undertook his first solo tour. He became recognized as an individual rapper for the first time, making hip-hop more familiar to Japanese listeners. In the same year he started the radio program in Japan, titled ''Beats to the Rhyme''. One of Zeebra's songs was used in a Nike promotion video for NBA Japan games. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zeebra AHF
, known professionally as , is a Japanese hip hop rapper and DJ who made his first appearance in 1995. Zeebra is a former member of the hip-hop group King Giddra, which also included DJ Oasis and K Dub Shine. He went on to pursue a solo career shortly after in 1997, and signed with the Future Shock record label. Zeebra is one of the most popular rappers in Japan, and his popularity is not specific to either gender. He appears not only in hip-hop magazines, but also in fashion and street culture magazines. He often features in and produces other rappers' songs, and appears in their videos. He has also performed live with various rappers from America. In 1998 Zeebra undertook his first solo tour. He became recognized as an individual rapper for the first time, making hip-hop more familiar to Japanese listeners. In the same year he started the radio program in Japan, titled ''Beats to the Rhyme''. One of Zeebra's songs was used in a Nike promotion video for NBA Japan games. The f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Of Music (Zeebra Album)
''World of Music'' is the sixth studio album released by Japanese hip hop artist Zeebra. It features appearances from Jesse (lead singer of Rize) and Miliyah Kato. The album was on the Japanese charts for six weeks peaking at number 11. Track listing # World Of Music(intro) # # Reason(Let U Know) feat. Simon & D.O. # Top Of The World # Back Stage Boogie feat. Bes, 56 5 & Uzi # Not Your Boyfriend feat. Jesse (Rize) # We Leanin’ # Shinin’ Like A Diamond feat. Sphere of Influence&May J. # Stop Playin’ A Wall # This Is 4 The Locos feat. DS455&Big Ron # 360° feat. OJ Flow, KM-Markit, Aktion, Braidz, Gotz & Uzi # Lyrical Gunman # Everybody Needs Love # My People feat. Miliyah Kato (born June 22, 1988), better known by her stage name of is a Japanese pop and urban singer, songwriter, fashion designer, and author. In 2003, Kato started her career as a singer when she provided vocal to Reggae Disco Rockers' song "Cherry Oh ... # # Last Song References {{DEFAULTSORT:Wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namie Amuro
Namie Amuro ( ; ; born September 20, 1977) is a retired Japanese singer. She rose to prominence as a Japanese idol, teen idol, and transitioned into a leading Pop music, pop artist due to her versatility across music styles and visual presentation. Due to her career reinventions and longevity, she is known as an Pop icon, icon across Japan and Asia. She has been referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Japanese Pop", and her influence domestically has drawn equivalent comparisons to artists such as Janet Jackson and Madonna in Western pop culture. Born in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Okinawa, Amuro debuted as the Lead vocalist, lead singer of the idol group Super Monkey's in 1992 when she was 14 years old. Despite early sales disappointments, Amuro's rising popularity helped to score a major hit with the 1995 Eurobeat single "Try Me (Watashi o Shinjite)". Signing to Avex Trax for her solo career, Amuro catapulted to fame with a string of number one singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rize (band)
Rize (stylized as RIZE) is a Japanese alternative metal band formed in 1997, debuting in 2000 and currently signed with Warner Music Japan. The band currently consists of Jesse McFaddin (lead vocals/guitar), Nobuaki Kaneko (drums), and KenKen (bass). Their music style is a mix of nu metal, alternative rock, punk rock, hard rock and even some reggae flavor. Their song "ZERO" from ''Experience'' album has been featured on Coca-Cola commercial in Japan and Asian countries. Their single "Gunshot" has been featured in Resident Evil: Dead Aim credits.Their song "Muppet" from the album 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 was featured in the videogame '' Kurohyō: Ryū ga Gotoku Shinshō'' as the main theme of the game, and even having an instrumental version as the music that plays in the final boss fight. History 1997–2000: Formation and debut Rize formed in 1997 with members JESSE, Nobuaki Kaneko and TOKIE. They started performing live concerts in the Shimokitazawa. In 2000, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Hip Hop
Japanese hip hop is hip hop music from Japan. It is said to have begun when Hiroshi Fujiwara returned to Japan and started playing hip hop records in the early 1980s. Japanese hip hop tends to be most directly influenced by old school hip hop, taking from the era's catchy beats, dance culture and overall fun and carefree nature and incorporating it into their music. As a result, hip hop stands as one of the most commercially viable mainstream music genres in Japan and the line between it and pop music is frequently blurred. History of hip hop in Japan Although rather informal and small scale, the early days of Japanese hip hop provide the history for the emergence of the cultural movement. Early hip hop was not led by corporate interests, but rather was largely ignored by large record companies and performance venues. In this respect, Japanese hip-hop offers a representation of cultural globalization, as it expanded despite criticism on the part of record companies and major me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Giddra
King Giddra was a Japanese hip hop group that started in 1993. They were signed to the indie label P-Vine Records. After a six-year hiatus, they would go on to sign with DefStar Records, a sublabel under Sony Music Entertainment Japan (SMEJ) for their second album release. Members The group is made of up three members: K DUB SHINE (MC/concept leader of the group), ZEEBRA (MC), and DJ OASIS (DJ). The group is named after the 3-headed monster from the Godzilla movies, King Ghidorah. Zeebra has said that they chose the name after realizing that Godzilla is a character that represents international Japan. In the film, "King Giddra is the bad guy, but as a public enemy, he is doing an extremely positive thing." They say that as an enemy of the public, they are an enemy of the system that oppresses them, like how Godzilla was the oppressive system and King Ghidorah was the enemy. Although all three members were born in Tokyo, each member spent some time living and growing up in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTV Video Music Awards Japan
The MTV Video Music Awards Japan (MTV VMAJ for short) are the Japanese version of the MTV Video Music Awards. Like the MTV Video Music Awards in the United States, in this event artists are awarded for their songs and videos through online voting from the same channel viewers. Initially Japan was part of the MTV Asia Awards, which included all Asian countries, but because of the musical variety existent in Japan, in May 2002 began to hold their own awards independently. On June 25, 2011, MTV Video Music Japan changed the 2011 ceremony to MTV Video Music Aid Japan 2011 as a charity event for the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. Since 2017 the winners have been announced by the official Instagram account without previous nominations. Host cities Awards categories Annual awards * Video of the Year (2002–present) * Artist of the Year (2018–present) * Song of the Year (2019–present) * Album of the Year (2003–present) * Group of the Year (2022–present) Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claude Maki
(born October 3, 1972) is a Japanese surfing and flight champion, actor and hip hop singer, under the stage name A.K.T.I.O.N., from Akasaka, Tokyo. He is the eldest son of actor and singer Mike Maki. His mother is , a Japanese-American actress. Biography His height is 172 cm and his hobby is surfing. He made his television acting debut in 1987, after much work in theatre, in NHK's year-long Japanese period drama series ''Takeda Shingen''. Also that year, he made his motion picture debut in ''Soul Music Lovers Only''. In 1989, he was named Best Newcomer at the Japanese Academy Awards for his role in the film ''Buddies''. In 1991 he portrayed the deaf-mute surfer Shigeru in |
Ariola Japan
, is a Japanese record label that is part of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. It is the successor of BMG Japan. History *2008 – Ariola Japan becomes a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment. *2009 – Ariola Japan becomes a full-on record label separate from BMG Japan. Artists It is home to both former BMG Japan artists and new artists, including: * Asai Kenichi & the Interchange Kills * Ema * Okamoto's * Oh My Girl (Japanese releases only) **Oh My Girl Banhana * Qyoto * Kep1er (Japanese releases only) * King Gnu *Coalamode. *Sherbets * Seikima-II **Demon Kakka *Chehon *Denpa Girl * Bakarhythm * Ken Hirai *Boogieren *Brainchild's *Mashimaro * Takako Matsu * Yuuri iDEAK * Toshiki Kadomatsu Little Tokyo * Kazumasa Oda Rhythmedia Tribe * Misia Happy Song Records * The Cro-Magnons * The High-Lows Former artists * Aisha * Ayano Mashiro * AZU (managed by Avex) * The Boyz (now with Universal Music Japan) * Crossfaith * Deen (managed by Being Inc.) * fumika * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pony Canyon
, also known by the shorthand form , is a Japanese company, established on October 1, 1966, which distributes music, films, home video, and video games. It is affiliated with the Japanese media group Fujisankei Communications Group. Pony Canyon is a major leader in the music industry in Japan, with its artists regularly at the top of the Japanese charts. Pony Canyon is also responsible for releasing taped concerts from its artists as well as many anime productions and several film productions. Pony Canyon is headquartered in Tokyo with offices in Taiwan and South Korea. It employs approximately 360 people. Pony Canyon also owns the recording label Flight Master. History On October 1, 1966, Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc. established a new record label division, called as Nippon Broadcasting System Service, Inc., in order to produce and market music from Japanese artists. The division formally changed its name in 1970 to Pony Inc. in order to match the brand names it had bee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Double (singer)
Double is the stage name for Japanese R&B singer (born March 14, 1975). Double used to be the name for the two member R&B group consisting of Takako and her sister Sachiko (1973 - 1999). After the death of Sachiko, Takako started her solo career adopting Double as her stage name. Double has been titled as the "Queen of R&B" and is considered to be a pioneer for being the first artist to bring American-style R&B to Japan. History Early life and musical interest Takako Hirasawa was born in Niigata, Japan. After her older sister Sachiko came back from a trip to America, she introduced Takako to R&B. Inspired by the 1992 video to Real Love, the two sisters decided to enter the music business as R&B artists. The duo began by performing at the US Yokota Air Base in Fussa, Tokyo. Music career On February 4, 1998, Double made their debut as a duo. They released the single, "For Me", which debuted on the Oricon chart at #89. They released three more singles, "Desire", "Bed" (bot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
