STONP OR DIE

About "Stonp Or Die"
This release includes two versions of "Stonp Or Die":

Album Version - Lyrics by DAG FORCE, composed, recorded, and mixed by Takahiro Izumikawa at Access Art Studio in New York.

Film Version - Lyrics and production by DAG FORCE, arranged by AstroGuitar, mixed and mastered by KTANTALAND.

This track serves as the ending theme song for "STONP OR DIE," the final installment of the legendary snowboard video series marking STONP's return after eight years.

Featuring Kazu Kokubo, a global snowboarding icon, alongside Olympic medalists and world-ranked riders, the song captures the struggles, passion, and determination of snowboarders who dedicate their lives to the sport.

An anthem dedicated to all athletes and challengers who push their limits.

DAG FORCE
DAG FORCE is a highly skilled rapper who has established his unique style while collaborating with a diverse range of artists in Japan and internationally. He was the lead vocalist on "Stay Strong," the first viral hit in Japanese rap history, and has worked with major figures in the Japanese hip-hop scene, including Zeebra, Norikiyo, Chinza Dopeness, and SKY-HI. He has been featured on over 60 tracks to date.

Beyond hip-hop, DAG FORCE has joined MIYAVI's European tour, appeared in the movie "BECK," and written lyrics for legendary artists such as Scoop On Somebody and Mari Kaneko. He also performed at UNICORN's Budokan reunion concert and worked as the rap director for their single "Hanseiki Shonen."

Since moving to New York in 2015, he has been actively collaborating with Grammy-winning artists such as Maurice Brown, Sly5thAve, and Dai Miyazaki. In 2019, he toured Japan with Joe Blaxx, Bilal's drummer.

Now based in both NY and Tokyo, he produces JOINT JAM SESSION, a live event series focused on jam sessions, and contributes to Audio-Technica's new podcast project.

Release Information
His previous releases, "Day & Night 1," "Day & Night 2," and "FULL SOUL BLUE," featured collaborations with DJ WATARAI, 7SEEDS, and JESSE, all of which sold out.

January 2025 - Released "Brick By Brick," featured on J-POP playlists.
February 2025 - Releasing a series of singles, including "Stonp Or Die," "Go," "Lesson," and "Coffee."

March 2025 - Releasing his latest album "IMA," a culmination of his 10 years in NY, fully produced by Takahiro Izumikawa and recorded entirely in New York.

April 2025 - Premiering the music video for "Shiranami," filmed in NY on 8mm film by filmmaker Kiyo Kawasaki, on DAG FORCE's YouTube channel.

Summer 2025 & Beyond -
New single "Nowadays" with re os (Reo Matsumoto).

Multiple singles and a duo album with TAKU INSIST, guitarist of Japan's top hip-hop band In-Sist.

Japan tour to support the album release.