LIL’QUEEN is a dancer. She is performing various show case in all parts of the country, and she has its base in Tokyo.

She has a dance carrier of modern ballet / HIP HOP, and she has a good sense of rhythm.

Her cute and good vibes’s dance is a must see!!

Moreover, She makes own brand. A lot of dancers wear her brand’s clothing.

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 the Internet.

Please listen to that phrase!

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 singer says “Willie Bounce”, the boy demonstrates a basic dance of Willie Bounce.

Please watch and listen carefully.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 a club event, she recorded some songs.

Her words are original and unique, and her voice is powerful, so a lot of listener were impressed with her songs.

She is the most expected Japanese woman reggae singer. 

 This is her new album.

If you want to know more, please click here.

 http://www.nt2099.com/J-ENT/SPOTLIGHT/megaryu-pang.pdf

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 a singer-style. Moreover, Katuo’s DJ is positive and powerful, so he gives courages and hopes to listener.

Today, I’d like to introduce their song, “LIFE STYLE”. Please enjoy it!