DJ HAZIME release "Fukamachi Park Featuring Tamaki Roy"

By RJHH Team | July 24, 2026 · Tokyo | 2 min read

DJ HAZIME releases “Fukamachi Park feat. Tamaki Roy” on July 23. Production by The Bangaz. Three names with distinct worlds. Their pairing on this single is what makes it worth paying attention to. DJ HAZIME is one of the most respected DJs on the Japanese scene, active since the 90s, known for his technical precision and his role as a connector across generations. He’s never pushed himself as a solo artist in the conventional sense. His projects as a leader are rare, which gives each release real weight.

Tamaki Roy holds a particular place in Japanese rap. His lyrics are dense, often poetic, built around language itself rather than rhythm in the traditional sense. He works in concrete images, everyday scenes, and leaves endings open where most rappers close them off. He sounds like no one else, which makes him an unusual choice for a straightforward feature. The Bangaz is a production duo who has worked with a significant portion of the major names in recent Japanese rap. Their sound is heavy and groovy, with a sense of placement that leaves room for the voice without getting in the way.

Fukamachi Park works like a place name, the kind of title that implies a specific neighborhood without explaining it. The source describes the track as evoking fragments of urban life, city memories, something each listener fills in with their own images. On a The Bangaz beat with Tamaki Roy voice on top, it holds. The single has been streaming since July 23.