Fans of gritty police stories and hip-hop culture have something big to look forward to — ABEMA’s original series “警視庁麻薬取締課 MOGURA” will debut globally on Netflix starting March 13, 2025. Already a hit in Japan, MOGURA fuses intense crime drama with the raw energy of rap music, drawing inspiration from a real-life account shared by…
From graffiti-covered walls to booming basslines and jaw-dropping dance moves, hip-hop has become a global cultural force. But in Japan, the genre is more than just imported art — it’s been woven into the nation’s creative DNA since hip-hop’s early days. How Japan Helped Spark Hip-Hop Hip-hop may have emerged in the gritty neighborhoods of…
Monday, 21 April 2025 [performance over the past 7 days] Rank Artist Title 1 Shota Shimizu Puzzle 2 JO1 BE CLASSIC 3 Jackson Wang GBAD (Number_i Remix) 4 RIKON Honesty 5 Mrs. GREEN APPLE KUSUSHIKI 6 HANA ROSE 7 Rachel Platten Fight Song 8 King & Prince HEART 9 DELUXE×DELUXE ダイナミック琉球 10 Number_i GOD_i 11…
The explosive collaboration between Awich and FERG, produced by the legendary RZA, delivers raw energy and bold visuals in the track “Butcher Shop.” This high-impact project brings together a talented team across production, direction, styling, and performance. Production Crew: Camera & Direction: Style & Performance: Special Thanks: With appreciation to Yohji Yamamoto and Kanako Sakai…
Fresh off the high of his first-ever arena show, KEIJU announces the release of his newest single “Money Baby feat. Awich”, arriving Wednesday, October 2. The surprise reveal came during the finale of his sold-out VEILED TOUR, which wrapped September 29 at Tokyo Garden Theatre with 8,000 fans in the crowd and one unforgettable guest…
Rising Japanese artist Minako Oji unveils a heartfelt new chapter with her latest single, “SHE”, dropping October 14, 2024. Produced by Kiufit and born in the creative heartbeat of Paris, the track explores the quiet ache and resilience of young women navigating today’s complex world. Inspired by the streets of Shinjuku and Okubo, Minako paints…
Hip-hop just got a major global moment with the return of “UNITED NATIONS”, a legendary cross-cultural collaboration curated by Japan’s own turntable titan, DJ Yutaka. After years of silence, the project is back—louder, sharper, and more powerful than ever. This revival unites East and West through the universal language of beats and bars. At the…
