was many Americans’ first introduction to Japan’s thriving hip-hop scene. But that country’s hip-hop roots reach back to the 1980s, when elements of American hip-hop culture—including ...

Hip-hop, which always enjoyed underground popularity in Tokyo's nightclubs, joined the mainstream when Japan's own, home-grown rap stars started producing hits. Hip-hop shops are packed with eager ...

The best new hip-hop this week includes albums, videos, and songs from City Girls, Earl Sweatshirt, Open Mike Eagle, and more. This week, we’ve got one of the quirkiest collections of new hip ...

Megan's album also showcases her love for Japan through references to anime, Japanese culture, and collaborations with Japanese artists. American rapper Megan Thee Stallion is a self-defined "hot ...

Turn up the volume and check out what Japanese hip-hop artists-turned-game-devs Don Yasa Crew have been cooking. Sonokuni is just dripping with weird vibes and unmentionable fluids thanks to its ...

As part of Believe Japan’s Artist Services offering, ‘PLAYCODE’ aims at nurturing the booming local hip-hop music scene. It will combine Believe’s unique digital artist development ...