KZ" specializes in poetic phrases and choosing universal topics of life while stepping on the rime called the heart of Umeda cypher.
Based in Okayama, the long-awaited collaboration song "ONLY" will be released on January 17, 2025 (Fri.) by "Dareuto," a rapper with a strong flow and unadorned lyrics that reflect his life in a straightforward manner.

KZ" and 'Dare' are both members of the same crew,
KZ" and 'Dare' are two MCs who also belong to a crew, but have released many songs as solo MCs.

The song "ONLY Remix" to be released this time
The original song will be released on November 11, 2024,
The original song was released on November 11, 2024, and has been featured on numerous playlists including APPLE MUSIC's "Latest Song J-HIP HOP" and "New Alternatives".
and many other playlists, and it has become a
and many other playlists, and it has become a work that moves the hearts of listeners.

This time, KZ and Dare's emotionally-charged lyrics are given even more depth by the dramatic track by Osaka beat maker "yamabequo".

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ONLY (Remix)

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Jam Fillux

datto has been active in the music scene with a style that combines sample-based beats centered around jazz and soul with down-to-earth lyrics that reflect real-life experiences. Since 2021, he has released an album or EP every year, including two EPs last year titled Itsu no manika no Ima woand Colorful no shita wa Itsumo mujii.This album marks his first release of the year.

Jam fillux is a beatmaker who releases solo beat tapes, provides beats for rappers, and creates music for commercials. He primarily uses live instrumentation with sampling, and his previous works have featured mellow boom bap and edgy LA-style beats. He is also a member of the beatmaker collective GONIN and has contributed to all three of their released albums.

This is the first time the two have collaborated. datsuto fell in love with Jam filluxs beats and proposed the collaboration, and Jam fillux, who had been listening to datsutos music for some time, expressed a desire to work on an album-length project. jamfillux beats that maximize the use of wordsand beats that can resonate with someone's heart even without words, creating a mellow and warm beat. datsutos straightforward and unpretentious lyrics, themed around being with the people you care about,are layered over this soft boom bap track.

The only featured artist is shou, a rapper from Okayama, on the track kuki. The mixing was done by Jam fillux himself, and the mastering was handled by Lou. The artwork was created by NOX, who is part of THE WEST CLASSIC RECORDS alongside datsuto. Below are comments from both artists.


datsutos Comment

The first beat I received was Hometown, and upon hearing it, I thought, I want to use words that resonate with people and touch their hearts. The lead track Hometown is a song dedicated to a senior MC who took his own life, someone who always believed in me without judgment.

The album was completed after a year and a half of continuous communication with Jam fillux, and it is my personal masterpiece. As always, it is authentic and down-to-earth, with many descriptions of my hometown. I hope listeners will feel that what is taken for granted is not necessarily so. Alternatively, even if you just let it play in the background, the words will still come through, so I recommend listening to it during sunset or after work.


Jam fillux Comment  

From the first time I heard it, I felt that dato-kun's music truly reflects his personality. The deep love for his hometown, friends, and family, and the lyrics that honestly depict his vulnerabilities without trying to put on a facade. Every time I encountered his down-to-earth, raw, and straightforward words, I was deeply moved.  

I wanted to bring out his worldview further through my beats. But I realized that one song alone wouldnt be enough. Thats why I decided to create an album with him.  

The main motivation for creating this album was the desire to leave behind a work that only he and I could create. I hope this music can quietly accompany you in your daily lifewhether its on your way home at sunset, taking a break after work or school, or when youre feeling a bit sentimental.

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KZ" specializes in poetic phrases and choosing universal topics of life while stepping on the rime called the heart of Umeda cypher. Based in Okayama, the long-awaited collaboration "ONLY" will be released on November 11, 2024 (Mon.) by "Dareuto," a rapper with a strong flow and unadorned lyrics that reflect his life in a straightforward manner. KZ" and 'Dare' are two MCs who belong to the same crew, but have released many songs as solo MCs.

KZ himself is in charge of beat making for the song "Only" to be released this time. Based on sampling, the song uses guitar, flute, and other instruments to convey the reasons for doing music in this melancholy society, and the feelings and emotions of the two MC's. The second song, "Remix," is a remix of the first song.

The second track was remixed by "yamabequo" in Osaka, who also serves as mix engineer.

In addition, KZ&De-Rabbit 2MAN LIVE "ONLY" will be held at CLUB CROWN, Okayama on November 17.

KZ" himself worked on the track, 'yamabequo' in Osaka mixed it, 'Lou' mastered it, and 'Notorious084' was in charge of the jacket work.

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Okayama-based rapper Datsu rabbit will release his new EP  Underneath the Colorful is Always Plain, his second EP this year, on Wednesday, November 6.
In addition to rapping, he also works as the manager of a coffee shop, EMPIRE COFFEE ROASTERS, and has been active as a rapper with a musical style that puts lyrics with a sense of life on beats that are mainly sampling-based. He has just released an EP Itsu no manika no ima wo in April this year. Also, his first child was born in March before the release of his last EP. The theme of the song  Warmth was also about this, and he reiterated his stance of singing about his life.
The newly released EP was produced by confronting the current situation of a society that seems colorful with an overflow of information and myself. It contains four songs, including Konomamaja, a song about the birth of a child, and Classic in Everyday Life, a song about a small scene in everyday life. Produced by carefreeman, SAKURAI33, FUWA, and KAZ-SHIT. The song Fielder Who Flushed the Town features a young Okayama rapper named aoi.
Photography was produced by Tomokazu Ishino. Mixing was done by yamabequo and mastering by Lou.

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HARZEY UNI

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Shamo

Okayama-based rapper Datsu rabbit will release the single "SWING & CLASH" featuring Chiba-based rapper SHAMO on June 5 (Wed.).

Datsu rabbit represented Okayama in the MC battle "UMB 21'" against SHAMO, who represented Chiba. After the match, they shook hands and said, "Let's make a song for sure," and now they are releasing their long-awaited single.

The single to be released this time was produced by KAZ-SHIT, who is active in Okayama, and is a high-quality, authentic Boom bap style work reminiscent of the 90's.

Scratched by Tokyo-based DJ HABU, mixed by Okinawa's HOODON, mastered by Okayama's Torinos, and artwork by Okayama's own Notorious 084.
This is one song that will captivate the eardrums of hip-hop fans.

SWING&CLASH

Okayama-based rapper Dat will release a new EP "Itsu no manika no Ima wo" on April 18 (Thursday).
Dat, who also works as the manager of the coffee shop "EMPIRE COFFEE ROASTERS," is a rapper with a strong flow and unadorned lyrics that reflect his life in a straightforward manner. Belonging to local label THE WEST CLASSIC RECORDS, he has released many works with an organic sound that samples jazz and soul. Last year, he released the EP "IN DA HOUSE" as well as the single "BBS (B-BOY SESSION)". In addition, he has been actively involved in other activities, such as participating in the single "Asobi" by Fusewa, hosting an event in Okayama, and releasing a music video for "Nukumori," which is also included in the current album.
The EP to be released this time is based on the concept of "when is now" as it marks the 10th year since Dat started rapping. The sound is put together in a mellow and calm line, and the work is a song about his activities and life as a rapper. Produced by Osaka beatmaker yamabequo, as well as KAZ-SHIT, who worked on "BBS (B-BOY SESSION)," and kakasi, who also participated in "IN DA HOUSE. The guest performer is Amaba, who is active in the Okayama rap group "Dice Color".
Mixed by yamabequo and mastered by Toru Matsushita. Artwork was created by Notorious 084.

Itsu no manika no Ima wo

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