Japanese Hip Hop

Japanese hip hop blends Western rap influences with Japan’s unique cultural and linguistic elements, creating a diverse and evolving sound. It ranges from gritty, street-inspired lyricism and trap beats to melodic flows incorporating J-pop, jazz, and electronic elements. Artists often experiment with production styles, from boom-bap to modern autotuned vocals, while maintaining a strong focus on wordplay and rhythm. The scene includes both underground and mainstream acts, with cyphers, dance culture, and live performances playing a central role. Japanese hip hop continues to innovate, bridging traditional themes with global trends.

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(sic)boy
AK-69
ASUKA aka CATMAN
Afra
Bonbero
Boo
Charlu
Chizawa Q
DJ KENN AON
Deux lyricists
Dj Yutaka
GADORO
GNTZ
ISSA
KO-ney
Kohjiya
MC TYSON
MFDP
MIYACHI
Nigo
OdAkEi
SEEDA
SUSHIBOYS
SugLawd Familiar
Switch/逆先夏目(CV.野島健児)、青葉つむぎ(CV.石川界人)、春川宙(CV.山本和臣)
YENTOWN
YRD Leo
hitomi
ジョー・力一
九GANG
名倉誠人
山田健登
木村昴
梅田サイファー
鬼堯
龍藏Ryuzo
AK-69
Bonbero
Kohjiya
Nigo
MC TYSON
GADORO
YRD Leo
(sic)boy
Afra
梅田サイファー
SugLawd Familiar
MIYACHI
SEEDA
hitomi
SUSHIBOYS
OdAkEi
YENTOWN
Charlu
ISSA
Switch/逆先夏目(CV.野島健児)、青葉つむぎ(CV.石川界人)、春川宙(CV.山本和臣)
木村昴
DJ KENN AON
Boo
九GANG
龍藏Ryuzo
Dj Yutaka
KO-ney
GNTZ
山田健登
ジョー・力一
鬼堯
MFDP
Chizawa Q
名倉誠人
Deux lyricists
ASUKA aka CATMAN