Message from Awich:

I’ve been on a journey from Okinawa — the island where I was born — to share my spirit through music across Japan and out into the world. Being part of Ennichi, an event that brings the world a glimpse of Japan, feels like a real milestone for me, and I’m truly honored.Hip-hop was born in America and came to Japan — I want people everywhere to feel how it’s grown here, how deep, powerful, and fresh it’s become through my performance. I believe this event will be one of those moments that puts “the sound of Asia” on the map.

Bio:

A female rapper leading the Japanese HIP HOP scene. Awich is a coined term derived from the direct translation of her real name’s Kanji, “Asia Wish Child.” Born in Naha, Okinawa in 1986.She debuted in 2006 with the EP “Inner Research” and concurrently moved to Atlanta, USA. While living a street life, she produced her first full album, “Asia Wish Child,” and released it in 2007. The following year, she married an American man and gave birth to a daughter. Her album “Queendom,” released in 2022, secured the top spot in the Apple Album category, and she held her first performance at Japan’s Nippon Budokan. In 2023, in addition to her first nationwide Zepp tour, she released the album “THE UNION.” In November, she hosted her first arena one-man live, “Queendom -THE UNION- at K-Arena Yokohama,” which was sold out. She has expanded her activities overseas as well.

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Message from JP THE WAVY:

Throughout my career based in Japan, I’ve received so many messages from fans all around the world, and I’m really excited that I finally get the chance to feel that energy in person.I want to make this stage a bridge between Japan and LA — between our cultures.Come experience the world of WAVY for yourself.

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Bio:

JP THE WAVY is a Japanese rapper redefining the sound and image of contemporary hip-hop with his genre-bending music and bold fashion sense. Celebrated as both a trailblazing artist and a style icon, he has become one of the most influential figures in Japan’s new generation of music culture.After starting his career as a dancer, he made a sensational debut with the 2017 viral hit “Cho Wavy De Gomenne”, which quickly took the internet by storm. Since then, JP THE WAVY has continued to push creative boundaries—collaborating with top-tier artists from Japan and around the world, including the U.S., South Korea, China, Taiwan, South Africa, France, the U.K., and Thailand.As a producer, he has also worked with acts such as PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE and Mori Calliope, earning high praise for his sharp sonic vision and global sound.In 2021, he became the only Asian artist featured on the soundtrack of Fast & Furious 9 (F9: The Fast Saga), and was honored with GQ MEN OF THE YEAR 2021 – Best Rap Artist.Continuing his international rise, JP THE WAVY successfully completed his Asia Tour in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Taiwan, and performed twice at Rolling Loud Thailand (2023 & 2024), marking his growing global presence.In 2024, he formed MNNK Bro., a creative collaboration with world-renowned contemporary artist Takashi Murakami, further bridging the worlds of art, fashion, and music.