The music video for the collaboration song “Champions” by Kaneee, Kohjiya, and Yvng Patra, three dynamic new artists who are leading the next generation of Japanese hip-hop, has been released.
This is an original song for the upcoming hip-hop festival “POP YOURS” that will be held this weekend. It was produced by top producer KM, and is a song in which the three of them collide their talents over a floating, aggressive beat. .
The music video was created by Ken Haraki.
“POP YOURS” will be held for two days this weekend, May 18th (Saturday) and May 19th (Sunday), and will be streamed live on YouTube on both days.
DAY 1: https://youtube.com/live/bk24OwFy5A4
DAY 2: https://youtube.com/live/INDYSXzD6ec
◆Kaneee, Kohjiya & Yvng Patra – Champions (Music Video) ⇒ https://youtu.be/zMGai5DCd-g
Kaneee, Kohjiya & Yvng Patra
『Champions』
2024/05/01 Distribution start
https://popyours.lnk.to/champions
Lyrics by Kaneee, Kohjiya & Yvng Patra
Produced & Mixed by KM
Mastering by Colion Leonard
A Mary Joy Recordings release.
Photo by cherry chill will.
[Kaneee Profile]
As a rapper, he made a shocking debut by performing “Canvas” produced by STUTS on the stage of “POP YOURS 2023” held at Makuhari Messe in May 2023, and releasing a single on the same day. After that, they released the singles “one call” and “Demon” produced by ZOT on the WAVE. In addition to their sound sources, they are attracting attention for their live performance, which sets them apart from newcomers even on big stages. The long-awaited 1st EP “ICON” will be released on November 29th.
[Kohjiya Profile]
Born in 2002, 21 years old. Rapper/songwriter from Nagasaki and living in Tokyo. The origin of his name comes from his hometown, Kojiyamachi. When he was 12 years old, he also worked as a graphic designer for the local creative collective MADz’s. He started his activities under his own name at the age of 17, and in 2021 he released a collaboration song with ¥ellow Bucks, which became a hot topic. In 2023, his EP “Speed Tape” by KEIJU (KANDYTOWN), in which he participated as a songwriter, topped the Apple Music general chart, and he also appeared as a guest on the albums of IO (KANDYTOWN) and Shurkn Pap. We have gained solid trust from artists who are at the forefront of the scene. In February 2024, the mini album “KJ SEASON” will be released, which contains the determination to make this year the year of Kohjiya (KJ). In addition to music, he is also active as a creator in a wide range of areas, including artwork and music video direction.
[Yvng Patra (Young Patra) Profile]
Artist from Niigata Prefecture, born in 2002. He is a member of the hip-hop crew Xgang.
Their cool rap, aggressive lyrics, and devastating sound have become a hot topic on Soundcloud and are making them stand out.
They released the EP “YVNG NEVER DIE” in March 2021, the 1st album “ANTI HERO” in October, and released songs in quick succession including the singles “BRAND NEW”, “HERMETIC”, and “Magna Scale” in 2022. In 2023, he released the song “Tier 1” with his friend Oddy lozy. The performance video has been viewed over 1 million times, making it a viral hit among the youth generation. In February, she released her 2nd album “20”, which marks the turning point of her 20th birthday. This work, which reveals a variety of musical styles and his own story, received high praise and went on to become a series of smash hits, including the songs “MONEY LOVE RESPECT” and “Hood star” from the album. In May, he appeared at POP YOURS, one of the largest hip-hop festivals in Japan, making his presence as a dark hero known nationwide.
In February 2024, the latest EP “4 MY CULT” will be released. His first one-man live at Shibuya WWW was sold out immediately.