BLAISE on Codein Dreaming with $AINT STØNE: Capturing Shibuya as It Happens
Weekly J-RAP Songs
Kianna’s ‘LA’ Lyrics: Grammy Dreams and Choosing Who to Let In
Hip-Hop ChartsKianna's "LA" is track five of Kianna's debut album "Instinct" (September 18, 2026; 2:36). Read through the lyrics: a city seen from a plane, an economy-class seat, a can of Sprite, a Grammy dream accepted as "an ordinary dream," and a line drawn against people who will make money by any means.
YZERR “MONEY RAIN feat. YTG” Review | Japan to ATL, a YouTube-Only Drop Before Toyosu PIT
J-Rap Hip-Hop ChartsYZERR dropped "MONEY RAIN feat. YTG" on YouTube only, ten days before his first solo show at Toyosu PIT. A Japan-to-ATL flag, read through YTG's casting, the 2:56 runtime, and the post-BAD HOP independent chapter.
HIPHOPCs English
HIPHOPCs English is the English edition of HIPHOPCs (hiphopnewscs.jp), a Japan-based hip-hop news site: English originals and translations of our Japanese reporting on Japanese and global hip-hop, artist profiles, Rap Atlas regional guides and charts, with the Japanese edition as the canonical version.
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BLAISE on Codein Dreaming with $AINT STØNE: Capturing Shibuya as It Happens
BLAISE discusses making Codein Dreaming with BSTA’s $AINT STØNE, preserving rough edges and turning everyday life in Shibuya into music.
SEDY NEZZ Interview: Kyoto Roots, RABAARBA and Choosing to Live Now
SEDY NEZZ talks about growing up with Black music, finding her voice, making RABAARBA and taking her Kyoto-rooted hip-hop out into the world.
Doll-E Girl Interview: Chicana Rap, Japan and Still Being in Her Prime
Doll-E Girl discusses Chicana rap, Japan’s lowrider culture, artistic ownership, motherhood and finding a new season after more than 20 years in music.
dominguap Interview: MOB SONGWARS and Japan’s Underground Hip-Hop
Twitch streamer dominguap, also known as DMG, discusses MOB SONGWARS, discovering underground rappers and the sounds changing Japanese hip-hop.
Alif Wolf Interview: Turning Pain into Music After RAPSTAR 2025
Alif Wolf reflects on RAPSTAR 2025, writing through pain, finding fellow artists and the story behind “Prologue” in this HIPHOPCs interview.
Yuji Tanaka Interview: Rap, Business and Treating Life Like a Game
Entrepreneur and former kickboxing champion Yuji Tanaka speaks with YTG/Sam about rap, working with Zeebra and AK-69, and the life behind his music.
Artist Profiles
Who Are RHYMESTER? The Method Behind Japanese Rap’s “King of Stage”
RHYMESTER turned Japanese rhythm, two MCs, one DJ and audience response into a method that survived a hiatus, a pandemic and two Budokan concerts.
Who Is SEEDA? The Flow, Hana to Ame and the Platforms Built for Other Voices
SEEDA developed a first-person flow and new routes for other voices through SCARS, Hana to Ame, CONCRETE GREEN, Neet Tokyo and Oyako Boshi.
Who Is DALU? Solo Introspection, Tokyo Young Vision and Full Commitment
DALU connects Odaiba, Normcore Boyz, Tokyo Young Vision and Unbirth, carrying solo introspection and collective celebration at full strength.
BADSAIKUSH: How Repetition Turned Memory into Literature
BADSAIKUSH turns repeating beats into narrative time. Trace the Fukaya rapper’s writing from Namedaruma’s early catalog to his verified 2026 position.
Kan a.k.a. GAMI: The Shinjuku Rapper Who Built Places to Perform
Kan a.k.a. GAMI turned Shinjuku street rap into crews, tournaments, labels and new rooms for other voices, from MSC and UMB to Kan Kitchen.
Who Is Tohji? From Mall Boyz and u-ha to a Final Concert at Tokyo Dome
A sourced English profile of Tohji: Mall Boyz, angel, Oreo, u-ha, zero-one, zero-two and the final Tokyo Dome concert scheduled for 2026.
Japanese rap news
BLAISE on Codein Dreaming with $AINT STØNE: Capturing Shibuya as It Happens
BLAISE discusses making Codein Dreaming with BSTA’s $AINT STØNE, preserving rough edges and turning everyday life in Shibuya into music.
SEDY NEZZ Interview: Kyoto Roots, RABAARBA and Choosing to Live Now
SEDY NEZZ talks about growing up with Black music, finding her voice, making RABAARBA and taking her Kyoto-rooted hip-hop out into the world.
dominguap Interview: MOB SONGWARS and Japan’s Underground Hip-Hop
Twitch streamer dominguap, also known as DMG, discusses MOB SONGWARS, discovering underground rappers and the sounds changing Japanese hip-hop.
Alif Wolf Interview: Turning Pain into Music After RAPSTAR 2025
Alif Wolf reflects on RAPSTAR 2025, writing through pain, finding fellow artists and the story behind “Prologue” in this HIPHOPCs interview.
Yuji Tanaka Interview: Rap, Business and Treating Life Like a Game
Entrepreneur and former kickboxing champion Yuji Tanaka speaks with YTG/Sam about rap, working with Zeebra and AK-69, and the life behind his music.
North Kanto Rap: Ibaraki, Tochigi and Gunma | Rap Atlas
Mito’s label connections, Tochigi and Gunma’s battle qualifiers, and digital releases from Tsuchiura and Shimotsuma form different routes through North Kanto rap. Eight main entries and two emerging artists guide this regional record.
Charts
Doll-E Girl Interview: Chicana Rap, Japan and Still Being in Her Prime
Doll-E Girl discusses Chicana rap, Japan’s lowrider culture, artistic ownership, motherhood and finding a new season after more than 20 years in music.
BLAISE on Codein Dreaming with $AINT STØNE: Capturing Shibuya as It Happens
BLAISE discusses making Codein Dreaming with BSTA’s $AINT STØNE, preserving rough edges and turning everyday life in Shibuya into music.
SEDY NEZZ Interview: Kyoto Roots, RABAARBA and Choosing to Live Now
SEDY NEZZ talks about growing up with Black music, finding her voice, making RABAARBA and taking her Kyoto-rooted hip-hop out into the world.
dominguap Interview: MOB SONGWARS and Japan’s Underground Hip-Hop
Twitch streamer dominguap, also known as DMG, discusses MOB SONGWARS, discovering underground rappers and the sounds changing Japanese hip-hop.
Alif Wolf Interview: Turning Pain into Music After RAPSTAR 2025
Alif Wolf reflects on RAPSTAR 2025, writing through pain, finding fellow artists and the story behind “Prologue” in this HIPHOPCs interview.
Yuji Tanaka Interview: Rap, Business and Treating Life Like a Game
Entrepreneur and former kickboxing champion Yuji Tanaka speaks with YTG/Sam about rap, working with Zeebra and AK-69, and the life behind his music.