You have released a variety of mixtapes over the years how do you approach making them?<\/strong>
\nYes, I have released 16 mixtapes in total so far. I have a special mixtape crate that gets filled up on the daily and I create each mixtape based on a specific concept. For example, the concept of KWANZAA (2010) is based on the diaspora of influential African roots artists where I translated their message and lyrics in Japanese for my fans in Japan to understand.<\/p>\n

You are a member of the Universal Zulu Nation how important is to be a part of it?<\/strong>
\nIt is an honor to be a part of an organization that represents like-minded people who have a universal consciousness and who represent the hip hop movement in a positive way.<\/p>\n

Describe to us the Hip Hop scene in Japan?<\/strong>
\nThe hip hop scene in Japan is unfortunately not as poppin\u2019 as it used to be because of the closing down of record shops and also the bad economy from mid 2000s. However, Japanese hip hop heads still continue to appreciate the roots and history of the hip hop culture so it is still growing. There is also a great respect in Japan for DJs and I am definitely proud to be a part of the Japanese hip hop scene.<\/p>\n

Which artists do you think best represent Japanese Hip Hop?<\/strong>
\nBUDDHA BRAND, DJ Kentaro, and Shing02.<\/p>\n

What one thing does Hip Hop in Japan need right now?<\/strong>
\nMore international collaborations.<\/p>\n

You have your own clothing and accessory label Mynority Classics what is the meaning behind the brand?<\/strong>
\nThe MY in MYNORTY represents your own identity as in it\u2019s MY style and also to not let your individual uniqueness to classify you as a minority in the negative sense of the word. There is nothing wrong with NOT being part of the majority.<\/p>\n

Where do you draw your inspiration from for your designs?<\/strong>
\nI get inspired in every place I visit and tour so the design of each MYC (Mynority Classics) piece is pretty much a reflection of the different hip hop influences that surround me during my journeys.<\/p>\n