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.
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Veteran producers meeting rising rappers, a spotlight on regional scenes, and a Japan–Korea cross-border track making waves.
NORIKIYO announces a new album, a roundup of street rap singles, and our curated dossier of the best releases of 2026 so far.
Jambo Lacquer announces his first solo concert in July, MC ABSU drops a new EP, and the DMC Japan DJ Championships 2026 are confirmed.
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.
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."
Kvi Baba announces 2026 arena concerts, POP YOURS festival expands to a three-day format, and new releases from Kohjiya and Tete.
DOGEAR RECORDS drops a capsule collab with JOURNAL STANDARD, Kojoe's "MiBāba" video is out, and DJ Mitsu the Beats readies a new album.
Full coverage of the DMC World DJ Championships in Tokyo (Oct 10–12), plus fresh releases from SHEEF THE 3RD, illr, and DJ RYOW.
Upcoming releases from Disry, MFS, and Housai Beats, plus full preview of the POP YOURS OSAKA 2025 festival and the DMC World Finals.
ZORN and OZROSAURUS announce a historic Budokan show for February 2026, plus new tracks from EVISBEATS, Nagipan, and Rice Water Groove.
Awich tops the LiFTED 50 chart, new album releases from Gottz & MUD and Jin Dogg, plus DJ championships and artist tour roundup.
The DMC Japan DJ Championships Final, POP YOURS expands to Osaka, 5lack announces a solo concert and Hannya drops a new album.
New EPs from ARuM and Norikiyo, a spotlight on Leon Fanourakis, and Sonikem The Genius readies his new album "Shin Jidai."
LEX and LANA drop a collab track, DJ RYU-G celebrates an anniversary single, and upcoming Paris events shine a spotlight on female rappers.
Daichi Yamamoto announces "Radiant," SUSHIBOYS release a new single, R&B artist aimi makes her comeback, and COMA-CHI, Namichie & Sonikem head to Paris.
"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.
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.
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.
Real Japanese Hip Hop announces the migration to a new website with improved features and a better experience for discovering Japanese hip-hop artists.
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.
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.
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