Yurufuwa Gang are one of the latest Japanese hip-hop acts to be getting attention from both domestic media and overseas players. As the nation’s rap scene experiences something of a modest boom, the pair of Ryugo Ishida and Sophiee seem poised to be part of it.
Just don’t expect them to offer analysis of the native rap scene.
This detachment from Japan’s hip-hop community helps explain what makes Yurufuwa Gang’s debut album “Mars Ice House” such a radiant listen. Whereas other Japanese rappers lean too hard on imitating their American counterparts, Ishida, Sophiee and producer Automatic revel in their own colorful corner, coming up with Auto-tune-drenched numbers overflowing with glee.
“It has ‘gangster’ in the name and we play around with that, but it is also positive and fun,” Ishida says.
Mony Horse originates from Oji, Tokyo, being a rapper representing in Japan. He is a childhood friend with KOHH currently belonging to Gunsmith Production.
MonyHorse has Philippine nationality. He started rapping encounter with KOHH who lived in the same apartment. In 2012, their collaboration song "We Good" and "Faded (remix)" with KOHH (both announced by KOHH in 2012 Mixed tape "YELLOW T △ PE" recorded) appeared successfully in the scene, 18 years old took a spotlight.
Currently, he is a member of YENTOWN group. It suddenly appeared in Japanese hip hop world (Yentown). Not only music incorporating the latest hip-hop, but also a strong bond with fashion and friends, etc. have a big influence on the scene.
There is no schedule or ticket right now.
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