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How Atlanta and Japan influence each other’s hip-hop scenes

Chika Takai moved from Tokyo to Atlanta as a student, later becoming a dancer and DJ for the Atlanta Hawks. When Megan Thee Stallion’s viral 2024 hit “Mamushi” was released, listeners were surprised ...
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Suga's raps comfort Japanese fan in crisis

Listening to BTS songs allowed me to pause even the most painful moments. They are no different from my saviors.” Nana, 50 ...
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Japan’s First Interactive Movie ‘HYPNOSISMIC’ Turns Theater Into Rap Battle Arena: ‘It’s OK to Shout While Watching This One,’ Director Says

Rap itself is still “a minor musical genre in Japan,” Tsujimoto admitted. “But Japanese people love animation — not only children, but adults as well — so the fact that the film is an anime lowers ...
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Japan’s First Interactive Movie ‘HYPNOSISMIC’ Turns Theater Into Rap Battle Arena: ‘It’s OK to Shout While Watching This One,’ Director Says

Rap itself is still “a minor musical genre in Japan,” Tsujimoto admitted. “But Japanese people love animation — not only children, but adults as well — so the fact that the film is an anime lowers ...