YINYO

YINYO

YINYO, a rapper based in Tokyo. His lyrics, which mix Japanese and English, have attracted attention not only in Japan but also overseas. In May 2020, the release of his first single "Hard Hitter" was featured in America's largest hip-hop media Lyrical Lemonade and his home country Hypebeast, and became a hot topic. With the release of his EP "Nishiki" in April 2021, he has further accelerated his momentum and has appeared at various club events such as "MAD MAGIC ORCHESTRA" curated by up-and-coming artist Jun Inagawa and "YAGI" curated by Okamoto Rage, as well as RASEN hosted by Red Bull. He is also a model, and has been featured in advertisements and lookbooks for many fashion brands such as NIKE, AMBUSH, Jordan, Sophnet, and Calvin Klein. In 2024, he is not limited to the existing framework of hip hop, but is bringing a breath of fresh air to the scene with his avant-garde style that mixes rap with dance music such as techno, house, UK garage, and Brazilian funk.