Kojima Yoshio is very famous comedian in Japan. And his gag “oppappi” “sonnanokankeinee” came into fashion in 2007.
Then Cutty is a reggae / dancehall producer and he lives in Jamaica. When he visited Japan, he was inspired by Kojima.
Cutty took that phrase “oppappi” “sonnanokankeinee” in his song.
This song spread out over the sea from Jamaica by [...]
Sonnano Kankeinee! / Cutty
The Movement of Reggae Dance
Over the years, the movements in reggae dance have changed and been added to.
The name of the person who first made a new move is often used as the name of the move.
There are a lot of different moves, but today I will introduce “Willie Bounce“.
It is difficult to explain by words, so I will show you a video.
When the [...]
HOME GROWN
HOME GROWN is a reggae band formed in the 1990s. There are six members.
Their performance skill is at a world-class level!!
They have supported ＤＪs and singers, and they were invited to Jamaica’s greatest reggae festival, “Sumfes” in 2003.
It is no exaggeration to say their trend will control the Japanese reggae scene in the future.
Tracks for Dance
Today, I will recommend some good tracks for dance.
1.T.O.K – breeda & bounce
2.Che’Nelle – Love with DJ
Please enjoy dancing with these tracks!
Fire Ball
Fire Ball was formed in 1997.
There are four members, and each of the members has a good record as a solo artist.
They carried out a major debut in June, 2002.
Today, I will introduce my favorite song, “Matasetana”, in English “I kept you waiting.” Please enjoy it.
T.O.K.
Group name “T.O.K” stands for Touch Of K(C)lass.
T.O.K. is a reggae dancehall group which was formed in Jamaica in 1992.
There are a lot of famous songs, for example, Chi Chi Man, I Believe.
Today, I’d like to introduce my favorite song, No Man. Please enjoy it!
H-MAN / Japanese reggae singer
H-MAN has been active in Yokohama mainly.
He released a single, “Hey Yo!” in 2002, and he got many young reggae fans through it.
He respects Jamaican reggae and also treasures the originality of japanese reggae.
This is his song, “1-2-3.” Please enjoy it!
PANG / Japanese reggae singer
PANG is from Kobe in Japan. She has learned the piano since she was young.
When she was 19-years-old, she intended to be a vocalist and started to train her voice.
In 2000, she started to live at some clubs in Tokyo, and then she was caught a famous Japanese reggae singer’s eyes at [...]
Natural Radio Station / Japanese reggae singer
In 2004, Lico Lion and katuo formed Natural Radio Station.
Their hometown is Hakata, and they join many reggae events.
In 2005, Katuo went to Jamaica, and during that time, Lico Lion did solo activity. Then after Katuo returned home, they are more famous and popular. Lico Lion’s singing voice gave a great impact on reggae which hoped [...]
Beenie Man
When Beenie Man was nine-years-old, he recorded first!
He has been called “his brain is adult, and his body is child” since he was a child.
So his name is “Beenie Man”.
He has the taste of not only reggae but HipHop, gospel music.
This is his song, please enjoy it!
If you want to know [...]
