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$till.J.Cark to Release New Single "Jap ¥en Policy" on October 4
- A Manifesto of Anger and Hope, Confronting the Value of the Yen and Today's Society -
Los Angeles-based artist $till.J.Cark is set to release his latest single, "Jap ¥en Policy," on October 4, 2025.
The track was inspired by a personal trip to the U.S., where Cark was struck by the dramatically weakened value of the Japanese yen. From the dark underbelly of Japan's tourism industry to political disillusionment and a broken electoral system, the song cuts deep into the realities of modern Japan-while delivering a powerful message: "We can't leave the future to someone else. It's up to us to redefine value."
The title's use of the word "Jap"-a term historically rooted in racial slurs-is a deliberate act of reclaiming. Like how certain marginalized communities have taken back words once used against them, Cark repurposes the term as a symbol of identity and resistance. This is not mere provocation-it's a redefinition of language, pride, and cultural ownership.
The single's artwork draws from retro horror VHS aesthetics, featuring a graph of the yen exchange rate rising after the song's release-a sharp mix of irony and ambition, hinting at music's power to move even currency.
Born in China, raised in Japan, and now living in L.A., $till.J.Cark brings a rare and layered perspective to his work. "Jap ¥en Policy" isn't just a protest song-it's a declaration of self-awareness, a challenge to the system, and a call to imagine something better.
Don't miss this bold and timely release.

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  • $till.J.Cark

    "$till.J.Cark". Born in Heilongjiang Province, China. With a Chinese father and a half-Japanese, half-Chinese mother, he moved to Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture at the age of one and grew up in an apartment complex. He will start his music career as "Carki" in 2019 and move to Los Angeles by himself in 2021. While making a living by performing on the streets of Hollywood, Venice Beach, Santa Monica, and Las Vegas with a microphone and speakers, he inevitably developed his own style of rapping in front of people from all walks of life, mixing Japanese, Chinese, and English trilingualism. Just before returning to Japan, he changed his name from "Carki" to "$till.J.Cark" and is now active mainly in Tokyo. Park Attack" held at Yoyogi Park. J.Cark" has been expanding its activities by performing at large festivals such as "Park Attack" held at Yoyogi Park and "Ringo Music Festival" held in Nagano, Japan. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

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