Star Kingdom! Artist and singer from Kanagawa Prefecture
When you hear “artists from Kanagawa,” do any come to mind right away?
Even when it’s about your favorite artists, it can be surprising to realize, “Oh, they’re from there!”
From venerable legends to idols and that hugely popular musician…
Finding artists from your own hometown gives you a little thrill, doesn’t it?
Kanagawa has produced many nationally beloved artists like Southern All Stars, Yuzu, and Ikimono-gakari,
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Star Kingdom! Artists and Singers from Kanagawa Prefecture (Ages 51–60)
Your Small Hands ~ Maximum the HormoneMakishimamu Za Horumon
Ryo-kun Maximum the Ryo and Nao-chan are from Kawasaki City.
Well, they’re siblings, so of course they’re from the same place (lol).
It’s not that their looks are cool (lol), it’s that their sound is insanely cool!! Their fans are called “Harapeko” (Hungry Ones), and even the Harapeko get surprised by the plans and tracks they drop, so it’s always fun.
This song, too, at first makes you go, “Huh?” but then it changes completely partway through.
LEGACYIce Bahn
ICE BAHN, active in Kanagawa since 2001, is a hip-hop crew renowned for intricate rhymes and advanced rap skills.
Formed as a four-piece by MCs Gyokuro, KIT, and FORK, along with DJ/producer BEAT Bugyo, they energize the music scene with a distinctive, sample-driven sound.
From the classic album STARTREC to their latest release LEGACY, they have consistently earned high praise.
FORK won the national ULTIMATE MC BATTLE in 2006 and also claimed the title at KING OF KINGS in 2021, showcasing the crew’s stellar record on the MC battle scene.
Their monthly event CLEAN UP, held on the fourth Saturday at the live venue THE BRIDGE YOKOHAMA, offers a chance to experience their signature live performance.
Highly recommended for anyone seeking authentic hip-hop.
Tell MeBOWWOW
Rei Atsumi, the keyboardist of VOW WOW, is from Kawasaki City.
Since VOW WOW mainly performed overseas, many people in Japan might not know them, but their vocals and musicianship are so powerful that you’d think they were a foreign hard rock band.
It really drove home for me that a band that can truly make it overseas means musicians like them.
I’ll buy you a juice.gurūpu damashii
Hiroki Miyake of Group Tamashii is from Yokosuka City.
Group Tamashii is made up of members of the theater company Otona Keikaku, and since they’re all actors you often see in dramas, it feels a bit surprising that they’re in a band.
They’re a popular band that has even performed on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Star Kingdom! Artists and Singers from Kanagawa Prefecture (61–70)
Graduationsaitou yuki
Yuki Saito is from Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, and this was released in 1985 as her debut single.
It was used as the image song for Myojo Foods’ commercial “Ramen Called Youth,” and has become one of Yuki Saito’s signature songs.
It is still covered by many artists today as one of the classic graduation songs.
BE TOGETHERSuzuki Ami
Ami Suzuki is from Zama City in Kanagawa Prefecture, and this was released in 1999 as her seventh single.
The song was originally included on TM NETWORK’s 1987 album “humansystem,” and Suzuki covered it.
It became a major hit, earning her first No.
1 on the Oricon singles chart.
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A duo consisting of MC Itsuka and DJ Gonchi, their sharp, captivating rap rides tracks that skillfully blend electronic and band sounds.
Both members once worked as office employees, and their biting, hard-hitting lyrics—often inspired by experiences and stories from that time—are a defining feature.
Along with relatable lyrics, their stylish, cool tracks are a big part of their appeal.
DJ Gonchi left the group in 2018, and it currently functions as MC Itsuka’s solo project.
