Zeebra

Zeebra　/　不明

Pioneer of Japanese-language hip-hop

April 2, 1971 (age 55)　・　Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan

From Tokyo
Host
Singer
Composer

My Take

I've got real respect for Zeebra, because he's one of those guys who helped prove Japanese could actually slap on the mic back when plenty of people doubted it. A Roppongi kid born in '71 building a foundation for Japanese hip-hop, then refusing to coast on legend status the way he easily could have. What gets me is the weight in his voice; he raps like every line costs him something, and that gravity is exactly why he keeps getting pulled into singing, songwriting, even hosting gigs. The name alone is unforgettable, but he never let it outshine the work. Honestly, the fact that rapping in Japanese feels totally normal now is partly because elders like him bothered to pave the road. I find that quietly admirable.

Overview

Zeebra is a Japanese rapper, singer, and songwriter born on April 2, 1971, in Roppongi, Tokyo. He is widely recognized as one of the pioneering figures of Japanese-language hip-hop and has been active as a performer, lyricist, composer, and television/radio host. His work helped lay the foundation for Japanese rap as a mainstream genre, and he has continued to release music and appear as a host throughout his career.

1. Profile

Name (English): Zeebra
Name (Japanese): Zeebra
Reading: 不明
Born: April 2, 1971 (age 55)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Aries / Pig (Inoshishi)
Origin: Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan
Blood type: Private
Height: Private
Agency: Private
Active years: Unknown
Occupation: Rapper / Singer / Songwriter / Composer / Host / MC

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private
Debut: Unknown

Zeebra

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