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A core member of Tokyo-based KANDYTOWN, he is not only a rapper but also an art director, creating artwork and music videos for artists and image movies for brands such as Calvin Calvin. His style has attracted the attention of many brands including Dior and Balenciaga, who have used him as a model, and he has been active in a wide range of activities using his talent. In 2019, he will make his major label debut with Def Jam Recording, one of the world's most prestigious hip-hop labels.

A core member of the Tokyo-based group KANDYTOWN, he is not only a rapper but also works as an art director, creating artwork and music videos for other artists, as well as image videos for brands like Calvan Calvin. His style has attracted the attention of many brands, including Dior and Balenciaga, and he has been hired as a model, making the most of his talent and working in a wide range of fields. In 2019, he signed with the world-renowned hip-hop label Def Jam Recording and made his major label debut.