J-rap

J-rap, a subgenre of Japanese hip-hop, is characterized by its eclectic fusion of traditional and modern elements. Born in the 1980s, j-rap evolved from the country's underground hip-hop scene, influenced by American rap and local styles like enka and J-pop. By the 2010s, j-rap had gained mainstream popularity, with a new wave of artists blending rapid-fire flows, jazz-infused instrumentals, and introspective lyrics. J-rap's cultural significance lies in its reflection of Japan's urban youth culture and its intersection of traditional and modern identities. While sharing similarities with Western hip-hop, j-rap is distinct in its incorporation of Japanese instrumentation, such as shamisen and taiko drums, and its lyrical focus on social issues and personal struggles. The genre's versatility and experimentation have led to a unique sound, blending genres like jazz, rock, and electronic music, and setting it apart from other international rap styles.

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MOVE IN SILENCE
Single - Released July 27, 2025

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18scott
4s4ki
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AI
AI jacky
AK-69
Awich
Aya
BULL
Bonbero
BudaMunk
C-FooL
CARREC
CHANMINA
Candee
Creepy Nuts
DABO
DJ Mitsu The Beats
Daichi Yamamoto
DopeOnigiri
Dos Monos
EAERAN
ELIONE
ENDRUN
Elle Teresa
FAKE TYPE.
FU-G
Futuristic Swaver
GAGLE
Haru
JJJ
JUMADIBA
Jinmenusagi
Joint Beauty
KEIJU
KO-ney
KUYA MIGUEL
Kaito Rapper
Kohjiya
LANA
Leon Fanourakis
Lil Merry
Lipstorm
Liza
MC TYSON
MFS
MIYACHI
MOSS OMEN
Mamiko Suzuki
Manaka
Marukido
Masaru
Meiso
MonyHorse
NEI
NENE
NO NAME’S
Noconoco
Olive Oil
Playsson
RHYDA
Rin音
SAI
SIRUP
STUTS
Skaai
TAKE-M
Tade Dust
Tamaki Roy
Tsuyoshi Kawaguchi
VaVa
Watson
Wez Atlas
YUTO
Yakenohara
Young Coco
Youtarow
Yvng Patra
ZETTON
bill marcos
e5
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grooveman Spot
kZm
maeshima soshi
sui
tubakiii
uyuni
yuu
あゆ
たかやん
なみちえ
九GANG
呼煙魔
妖艶金魚
梅田サイファー
百足
鎮座DOPENESS
Creepy Nuts
CHANMINA
LANA
YZERR
Awich
BAD HOP
¥ellow Bucks
JP THE WAVY
KEIJU
AK-69
AI
LEX
Watson
百足
Kvi Baba
Shing02
AKLO
Tiji Jojo
Yo-Sea
OZworld
Jin Dogg
Bonbero
CHICO CARLITO
tubakiii
たかやん
柊人
STUTS
IO
Kohjiya
SIRUP
Elle Teresa
MC TYSON
CHEHON
kZm
tofubeats
ANARCHY
JJJ
GADORO
PUNPEE
Candee
Eric.B.Jr
JUMADIBA
Tohji
Kaito Rapper
BIM
DJ TATSUKI
Mamiko Suzuki
YRD Leo
Ralph
KM
KID FRESINO
Tade Dust
Young Coco
(sic)boy
Liza
SALU
空音
FAKE TYPE.
Novel Core
NENE
梅田サイファー
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Gottz
MFS
MonyHorse
Hannya
PETZ
MaRI
Daichi Yamamoto
RIP SLYME
DJ CHARI
KennyDoes
TAKE-M
Rin音
BASI
BLOOM VASE
Sweet William
KANDYTOWN
kojikoji
SHO-SENSEI!!
eyden
EVISBEATS
Fuma no KTR
SugLawd Familiar
Jinmenusagi
KREVA
Chinza Dopeness
KOPERU
DJ RYOW
MIYACHI
Skaai
TOSHIKI HAYASHI(%C)
3House
chelmico
SEEDA
JAY'ED
JNKMN
SOUL'd OUT
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