DJ Yutaka’s “UNITED NATIONS” Reunites Global Hip-Hop Icons in a Historic Drop

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 core is KRS-ONE, the Bronx-born icon known as “The Teacher,” who delivers his signature truth-packed rhymes with the weight of decades behind him. Alongside him stands Zeebra, Japan’s pioneering rap voice, whose verse in “Rhyming Animal” reflects both personal evolution and the ongoing growth of hip-hop in Japan.

But the lyrical fire doesn’t stop there. Elevating the sonic landscape are the legendary Invisibl Skratch Piklz—DJ QBert, DJ Shortkut, and DJ D-Styles—bringing unmatched scratch artistry and dynamic turntablism to the mix.

DJ Yutaka, a longtime bridge between Japan and the U.S. hip-hop scenes, created UNITED NATIONS in the early 2000s to foster global connection through music. This latest chapter is more than just a track—it’s a moment. A reminder that while scenes may differ, the soul of hip-hop is one.

And for the true heads? There’s a vinyl edition—a collectible piece of hip-hop history tying together decades of influence across continents.

This is more than a comeback. It’s a statement: Hip-hop is alive, global, and united.