KNZZ "Z" CD
"REAL IS BACK!!!"
The album of rapper KNZZ was eagerly awaited more than anyone else.
Rap music makes the impossible possible
All of hip hop is jealous and celebrating
The first album "Z" was finally released on January 27th, 2016.
Noir of the dark city of "Tokyo" where light shines Gangsta rap with the shadow of hope
This album blows everything away and carves a new history of hip hop into pieces by KNZZ, a former ICE DYNASTY most important figure. He was a once in a generation rapper with a promising future, and was said to be the future of Tokyo hip hop, but his talent was lost in the drama of the streets.
While various rumors and speculations were flying around the mainstream, KNZZ continued to hone his rap skills underground. NOTORIOUS KNZZ. The goal and ambition to push the limits and release an album. Meeting new talents and friends, he participated as a rapper (and sometimes a track maker) in works by febb, ONE-LAW, KYN, RYKEY, RUMCHOP, etc., and his sharp style and skills were further sharpened, and his presence grew with each release and each live performance. And he created a situation where the most important rappers in the world and those in the field all said in unison.
(ZEEBRA TV, which appeared during this time, also attracted a lot of attention.)
With rising expectations, he released his first EP "NOTORIOUS IS BACK" and made waves in various places. And it was said that HIP HOP is back. The street mixtape "IT'S TIP OF THE ICEBERG" shows that the talents of many generations and places are gathering and that there is a big movement at the bottom, and that it is just the tip of the iceberg.
It was inevitable that this album would be released. This album, which is filled with KNZZ's past, present and future, will be released on January 27, 2016. It is a genuine, authentic gangsta rap from Tokyo.
The track makers include jjj, one of Asia's leading artists, who has provided numerous FL$ tracks. BUSHMIND, whose album was counted among the best of 2015, and in which KNZZ himself participated in a psychedelic track. GOLBY SOUND, a genius whose name is no longer on the list of important Japanese hip hop works. QRON-P, a friend of febb, is a crazy man who creates cutting-edge tracks. DOPEY, the uncrowned king who is rumored to be releasing an album. VINNY OCEAN (DJ EIGHT), a long-time friend who is providing his debut album. DJ SACHIHO, who has been performing on the big stage as the prince of Tokyo since he was young, seems like an unexpected pairing. MAD KRANKE, who is a metaphor for himself and has created numerous tracks. DJ FRESH, an excellent track maker from BAYAREA, who is also a friend of JACKA and has worked with FREDDIE GIBBS and REAKWON. The list includes a variety of important figures, including B CORDER, who has worked on projects for JETS artists such as YOUNG RODDY and TRADEMARK DA SKYDIVER.
Featuring rapper RYKEY, who just released his second album in November and exudes a dangerous scent that could be called his recent ally. From the US, TRADEMARK DA SKYDIVER from JETS. The notorious rapper Tekisashi from 18PRODUCTION. COOKIE CRUNCH, a young MC to watch in Tokyo who also serves as a side MC at live shows. Born in Edogawa. This album spreads true G HIP HOP from Shibuya and Ikebukuro to Tokyo, Japan and the world. I highly recommend getting into the picture painted by the great tracks and the immersive spit of KNZZ.
■Track list
- 1. INTRO
- 2. Re:ROAD
- 3. POTSDAM DECLARATION feat. COOKIE CRUNCH
- 4. HEAVY SMOKE
- 5. PRISONER feat. RYKEY
- 6. ELIXIR
- 7. GUN TRAP
- 8. THIS IS DIS! feat.敵刺
- 9. LAST MAN STANDING
- 10. SKIT
- 11. JUST HUSTLE feat. TRADEMARK DA SKYDIVER & COOKIE CRUNCH
- 12. SURROUND