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This month our series "Reggae Around the World" we interview DJ Tokiyas from Black Assassin Sound System in Japan. The have been playing reggae at night clubs, dances and on the radio in Japan for over 15 years.
Question: How are you involved in Reggae?
I play reggae music at the various clubs in Japan and select music for the radio station. Also I create MIX CD for sale.
Question: What is the reggae scene like there?
The situation has improved every year. REGGAE becomes popular in Japan . Nowadays, many foreign artists come and perform in Japan . Also many Japanese SOUNDSYSEM, the reggae artists, and the reggae band started to coming out in Japan . If the physical distance between Japan and Jamaica is much closer, reggae music would be much more popular in Japan .
Question: What first drew your attention to Reggae?
It was the reggae RIDDIM. It was undertaken that my impact in SLENG TENG RIDDIM.
Question: What was the first Reggae song you ever heard?
It was the mighty diamonds “ I need a roof”.
Question: Who and what are your influences?
Bob Marley, Stone Love and Killamanjaro,
Question: What style of reggae is played often in your country? [Dancehall, Lovers
Rock, Conscious etc.] What style do the majority of fans seem to prefer?
DANCEHALL is the mainstream. There is a scene for ROOTS ROCK and LOVERS ROCK, too.
Not only Jamaican reggae but also Japanese style reggae often plays at the clubs.
Question: Was the fact that Reggae is English and Patois a barrier?
The language barrier used to be a large one however I find it is not much problem now.
Question: Is Reggae mainstream and is it played on the radio there? Videos on TV?
REGGAE is taken up in media of Japan . DAVILLE is one of the famous REGGAE artists in Japan . Recently the radio stations have been playing, SEAN KINGSTON. Some of the reggae artists show up on cable channels such as MTV Japan, but so much on national networks.
Question: How is Reggae influencing your culture?
I studied the black culture and the history through REGGAE. ( africa ,jah,haile selassie,etc). REGGAE asks when I do what way of life ..good...
Question: If someone traveled to visit your home and wanted to hear reggae music what would they have to do?
They can go to one our dances. Visit my website for dances in Japan: http://www.myspace.com/tokiyas
Question: How would you describe your country's reggae sound and development?
Japanese reggae sound became far more different from Jamaican style. Reggae music in Japan takes its own way of creating Japanese sound. Many Japanese reggae artists are trying to get more popularity by singing in Japanese and closing the gap between reggae and Pop music.
Question: What are some of the names of the popular local artist? Who would be the
top 5 artists?
Rankin Taxi, Ackee & Saltfish, Pushim, Ryo The Skywalker, Chop Stick
Question: How did you get interested in Reggae?
I first heard the reggae music from the radio. That melody inspired me when I was young.
I’ve been involved in Japanese reggae scene for more than 15 years.
Question: Who is your favorite Reggae Artist?
Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Super Cat, Ninjaman
Question: Where do you think Reggae will be in 10 years time? And in Your country?
I am sure REGGAE will be much popular in Japan .
Question: Do you think there is anything preventing Reggae from flourishing for you
and your fellow artists there?
NO,,,,,but GANJA is illegal in Japan .
Question: In some countries you might see people wearing a Jamaican-style hat
With fake dreadlocks attached when they attend reggae concerts and other events. Do you
see anything that you see in your country?
YES,,,,,sadly
Question: Have you ever been to Jamaica ?
YES, many times! Love it! I usually go to Jamaica to create dub plate
Question: Do you have many/any Jamaican people living there?
YES, nuff Jamaican deh yah
Question: Do you eat Jamaican food? Like what?
YES, I cook Jerk chicken for myself sometime.
Question: Any final words for the visitors at Jamaicans.com
Nuff Respeck!!!
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L.U.S.T & SINGING MELODY – Japan Tour November 2009
To my friends in Japan – You all know that Japan has been dear to my heart since Japan Splash. I came on stage and sang Sayonara Tokyo in Japanese and you all fell in love with me as I had already fallen in love with you!
Japan has been a great place for my group L.U.S.T and the members individually. Trilla U practically lived in Japan for years – Tony Curtis and Lukie D are also there regularly. I think last year was the only year that none of us were there. You embraced our Album Sweetness of Your Love released exclusively in Japan (2007) and made it climb the charts even without us there.
I thank you for the MANY years of support for Singing Melody, L.U.S.T and my brothers!!! Please come out and see us at the dates below.
L.U.S.T & Singing Melody Tour Dates – More To Be Added November 20, 2009 L.U.S.T - Nara Happy Amigo
November 21, 2009 Trilla U - Okinawa Club Undo Ikebukuro
November 22, 2009 Singing Melody – Tokyo One Blood
November 24, 2009 Club Open Lukie D - Tokyo Club Open
November 25, 2009 L.U.S.T – Tokyo Club Camela
November 27, 2009 Tony Curtis Singing Melody Nagoya Axxis
Hey, I want to know if you are going to the SocaJam Party on Nov 14th. Call and let me know. the drinks are free for the 1st 50 ladies and there's no cover if you call to be put on the guest list.
TOKYO SMOKIN' SOUNDのシンガー・REILIの1stアルバム"SOUND OF FREEDOM"が12/23に発売されることになりました。 それに先立ち、自分も参加している収録曲「夜民 ~Yamming~ feat. DELI, ASIAN STAR」のプロモーションビデオが完成しましたのでご視聴ください。
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