[Music] Tokyo's hip-hop scene

[ChiTownHustla]

Hi all,

I'll be traveling to Japan for the first time next month, and was really interested in checking out the underground hip-hop scene in Tokyo.

I'm from Chicago, and love good/smart/soulful hip-hop music (i.e J. Rawls, Lupe Fiasco, DJ Cam Quartet, Dilla, etc.). Now I'm not necessarily expecting to hear this same type of music in Tokyo, but moreso interested in hearing local takes on real hip-hop music.

Any websites/blogs that have a good listing of upcoming shows, etc? I'd love to check out as many local acts as possible, but it'd also be pretty sick seeing my Chi City brother Kanye perform

Thoughts/suggestions/advice?

Thanks!

[herpsky]

iflyer

vuenos always has jrap events. A+ on 3rd thursday of every month.

[1M]

Now I'm not necessarily expecting to hear this same type of music in Tokyo, but moreso interested in hearing local takes on real hip-hop music.!

what makes you think that? if you listen to that kinda music i'm sure you've heard of Jazzy Sport and the likes..?

herpsky, know any more joints?

[Appleseed]

I dunno, unless you need to get your fill of Top 40 at Vuenos or Harlem, the events at smaller places like Ikebukuro's Club Bed are more interesting in my opinion.

If around on the 27th I would NOT miss O2's release party at Shinjuku Loft.

http://www.libra-ltd.net/040information/event_2.html

[ChiTownHustla]

^that's exactly the thing i'm looking for (release parties, small venues/local cats).

if i hear any 50 cent, i'm bouncin'

i'll be in tokyo from march 11-20. keep the suggestions coming...i've got 11 nights to fill

[ChiTownHustla]

i know i can go to a kanye/lupe/commom/etc concert here in the US (especially in chicago), but if they were somehow performing while i was in tokyo, i'd definitely be down to jam out with some japanese kids.

[alexryb]

i don't know shit about spots in tokyo, but i can say i really like the stuff i've heard by shing02. really great crossing of styles, as far as the beats go.

[ChiTownHustla]

i don't know shit about spots in tokyo, but i can say i really like the stuff i've heard by shing02. really great crossing of styles, as far as the beats go.

^ i'll admit, i've never heard of dude [shing02], listening to him now..definitely dope.

[kcsnacks]

you'd prob like nujabes too then

[ChiTownHustla]

Any European/American artists performing in Tokyo in March?

Also, where do the "cool" kids in Tokyo hang out?

[xcoldricex]

HIFANA 10chars.

[cyberPUNK]

DJ Premier VS Pete Rock @ The Ebisu Liquid Room in Tokyo, May 2nd. Fucking wish I was in Japan for that show.

http://vimeo.com/10380597