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3 Magazine issues
3+ Years of coverage

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19 issues · By year
2026
6 issues
URA STREET
# 019 Jun 18, 2026
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Collaborations, regional talent & Japan–Korea crossover

Veteran producers meeting rising rappers, a spotlight on regional scenes, and a Japan–Korea cross-border track making waves.

URA STREET
# 018 Jun 11, 2026
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NORIKIYO, street rap & best albums of 2026 — first half

NORIKIYO announces a new album, a roundup of street rap singles, and our curated dossier of the best releases of 2026 so far.

URA STREET
# 017 Apr 6, 2026
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Jambo Lacquer live, MC ABSU EP & DMC Japan 2026

Jambo Lacquer announces his first solo concert in July, MC ABSU drops a new EP, and the DMC Japan DJ Championships 2026 are confirmed.

URA STREET
# 016 Mar 30, 2026
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Shibuya-kei legacy, STUTS × Taeko Onuki & new releases

A deep dive into Shibuya-kei's creative legacy, STUTS collaborates with Taeko Onuki for NHK, plus new singles from Rk-7, AMBR, KIRA and MALIYA.

URA STREET
# 015 Mar 30, 2026
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RJHH Magazine #3 — DJ Tatsuki cover announcement

Announcing RJHH Magazine Issue 3 with DJ Tatsuki on the cover, featuring his journey in Japan's hip-hop scene and a review of his album "THE ONE."

URA STREET
# 014 Jan 5, 2026
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Kvi Baba arena shows, POP YOURS 2026 & new music

Kvi Baba announces 2026 arena concerts, POP YOURS festival expands to a three-day format, and new releases from Kohjiya and Tete.

2025
6 issues
URA STREET
# 013 Nov 19, 2025
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DOGEAR × JOURNAL STANDARD, Kojoe & DJ Mitsu the Beats

DOGEAR RECORDS drops a capsule collab with JOURNAL STANDARD, Kojoe's "MiBāba" video is out, and DJ Mitsu the Beats readies a new album.

URA STREET
# 012 Oct 8, 2025
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DMC World Championships Tokyo, SHEEF THE 3RD & illr

Full coverage of the DMC World DJ Championships in Tokyo (Oct 10–12), plus fresh releases from SHEEF THE 3RD, illr, and DJ RYOW.

URA STREET
# 011 Sep 22, 2025
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Disry, MFS, Housai Beats & POP YOURS OSAKA 2025

Upcoming releases from Disry, MFS, and Housai Beats, plus full preview of the POP YOURS OSAKA 2025 festival and the DMC World Finals.

URA STREET
# 010 Aug 25, 2025
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ZORN & OZROSAURUS Budokan 2026 & EVISBEATS × Nagipan

ZORN and OZROSAURUS announce a historic Budokan show for February 2026, plus new tracks from EVISBEATS, Nagipan, and Rice Water Groove.

URA STREET
# 009 Aug 17, 2025
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Awich #1 on LiFTED 50, Gottz & MUD, Jin Dogg new albums

Awich tops the LiFTED 50 chart, new album releases from Gottz & MUD and Jin Dogg, plus DJ championships and artist tour roundup.

URA STREET
# 008 Aug 11, 2025
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DMC Japan Final, POP YOURS Osaka, 5lack & Hannya

The DMC Japan DJ Championships Final, POP YOURS expands to Osaka, 5lack announces a solo concert and Hannya drops a new album.

2024
3 issues
URA STREET
# 007 Sep 2, 2024
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ARuM, Norikiyo, Leon Fanourakis & Sonikem "Shin Jidai"

New EPs from ARuM and Norikiyo, a spotlight on Leon Fanourakis, and Sonikem The Genius readies his new album "Shin Jidai."

URA STREET
# 006 Jun 15, 2024
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LEX × LANA, DJ RYU-G & female rappers in Paris

LEX and LANA drop a collab track, DJ RYU-G celebrates an anniversary single, and upcoming Paris events shine a spotlight on female rappers.

URA STREET
# 005 Apr 23, 2024
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Daichi Yamamoto "Radiant", SUSHIBOYS & aimi's comeback

Daichi Yamamoto announces "Radiant," SUSHIBOYS release a new single, R&B artist aimi makes her comeback, and COMA-CHI, Namichie & Sonikem head to Paris.

2023
4 issues
URA STREET
# 004 Sep 11, 2023
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MISTA × O.K.I, Chazzy, ASOBOiSM & rising artists 2023

"BRING BACK" by MISTA and O.K.I, fresh tracks from Chazzy and ASOBOiSM, music videos roundup, and a curated list of rising rap artists of 2023.

URA STREET
# 003 Aug 3, 2023
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ISH-ONE, LANA's debut EP, IO & 1990s Japanese rap history

New releases from ISH-ONE, LANA's debut EP, IO's forthcoming album, a Minako Oji × Namichie collab, and a retrospective on 1990s Japanese rap origins.

URA STREET
# 002 Jun 27, 2023
URA STREET

BAD HOP dissolution, Norikiyo, DJ TATSUKI & 1980s history

BAD HOP announces its dissolution, new albums from chancylemon and Norikiyo, DJ TATSUKI's EP 23, and a deep dive into 1980s Japanese hip-hop origins.

URA STREET
# 001 Mar 3, 2023
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RJHH launches its new platform

Real Japanese Hip Hop announces the migration to a new website with improved features and a better experience for discovering Japanese hip-hop artists.

RJHH Magazine

3 issues
Magazine
Issue #3 March 2026
RJHH Magazine

DJ Tatsuki — Cover Issue

DJ Tatsuki on the cover alongside his collaborative album "THE ONE" with DJ Chari. Plus: DMC40 World Championship coverage, an Awich profile on her RZA collaboration, and key interviews from Japan's hip-hop world.

Magazine
Issue #2 June 2025
RJHH Magazine

Charlu — Cover Issue

The second issue of Real Japanese Hip Hop Magazine features Charlu on the cover, with exclusive interviews and in-depth articles available in digital and print formats.

Magazine
Issue #1 November 2024
RJHH Magazine

Inaugural Issue

The first-ever bilingual English–French magazine dedicated to Japanese hip-hop: exclusive artist profiles, rare historical photos, and features on the key figures shaping Japan's hip-hop scene.

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