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Japanese Hip-Hop Culture

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Japanese hip-hop imported from America in the late 1980s, establishing its distinctive style by the 1990s. Development of Japanese rap, beatmaking culture, and sophisticated DJ skills built a thriving domestic scene. Pioneers like THA BLUE HERB, Nujabes (beatmaker), and Def Tech paved the way. Today, Japanese rap is established as part of mainstream music.

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Subcategory:Music

Location:Tokyo and Osaka

Time Period:1987-present

Influence:National

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