Kanna (pronounced Kanna) is a duo born in Nagoya in 2001, consisting of rapper Nouchi, who has roots in hip-hop, and guitarist Koshi, who has roots in rock.
They have appeared at large festivals such as “FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL’ 22 -ROOKIE A GO GO-” and “SUMMER SONIC 2022 -Can you make it!? Summer Sonic!?-“, and their song “Make My Day”, released in 2023, has been viewed over 800,000 times on TikTok, making them a unit to watch in 2024.
It has been announced that Kanna’s new song, “One Way,” will be released digitally tomorrow, Wednesday, July 31st.
The new song “One Way” is an ambitious work that mixes realistic lyrics that express the band’s finding themselves in Tokyo, a new land for Kanna, after moving there from Nagoya, with a Jersey club approach and band sound that is new for the band.
It’s a message song for “us” who continue to pursue our dreams, even after falling down many times.
Kanna will also be holding an Instagram/TikTok live stream on the release date, the 31st!
Fans should definitely check it out, as they may hear some behind-the-scenes stories about the production of “One Way”!
■Kanna “One Way”
◆Kanna Profile
Born in 2001, they are part of Generation Z. They are a one MC, one guitar mixture unit consisting of hip hop-raised MC Nouchi and rock boy Gt. Koshi.
The duo is known for their nostalgic yet new sound, which sublimates influences from all kinds of music genres.
This duo is one to watch in 2024, having performed at major festivals such as “FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL’ 22 -ROOKIE A GO GO-” and “SUMMER SONIC 2022 -Can you make it!? Summer Sonic!?-“, and are also attracting attention on TikTok.
The melody and rap evoke the Heisei era. The guitar sound is somewhat rustic. Kanna’s musicality and attitude are quickly gaining popularity among the Z generation.
Her first regular radio program on ZIP-FM is “Kanna’s KICKS MIX.”
■Nouchi(MC) Reading: Nouchi
He grew up listening to Nagoya hip-hop music influenced by SEAMO. He started rapping when he was in high school and started listening to Kanna.
As NoukunDollar, he makes and records his own tracks, while also working as a solo artist in collaboration with local hip-hop MCs and singers.
■Koshi(Gt) Reading: Koshi
He started playing guitar in elementary school, inspired by Van Halen. In junior high school, he was greatly influenced by 90s UK and US rock. In high school, he met Nouchi, and came into contact with various types of music, including hip-hop, which led to the development of his current style. The guitarist who influenced him the most was John Frusciante.
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・Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kanna.nagoya.official/
・YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@Kanna.Official.Youtube.Channel
・TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@kannanagoya
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