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Japanese R&B singer HI-D and French-Cameroonian rapper Mbanja Ritchy a.k.a. B-Bandj,team up for this EP,aiming to capture international listeners' attention all across the Globe with songs entirely in English.
They both have years of experience in their respective fields. Having been a part of the "Golden Age"of Hip Hop and R&B,HI-D Is also known for being Def Jam Japan's top R&B pic at a time when it was the most promising label for urban music.
Mbanja Ritchy is known for being a member of Mondo Grosso and Fu-ten while being the only foreign rapper in Japan to be featured on countless artists' songs(physical and digital releases).The rap flows,lyrics and the dynamics of the singing will leave you speechless!
Mbanja Ritchy(aka B-Bandj) is a trilingual rapper/beat maker who speaks English, French and Japanese. He was the front man for Mondo Grosso, an international group well known for being the first major international "Jazz Funk"band in Japan(first album release:Mondo Grosso,self-titled, 1993.).This major record release led to a European tour(including the "Cannes Music Festival in France)and a concert in New York City at the Supper Club (with jazz greats such as Brandford Marsalis).Mondo Grosso has been among the most acclaimed Acid Jazz groups in the world. Their last album with the entire band("Born Free")certified Shinichi Osawa's position(the group's leader)as one of the most successful music producers in Japan. Mbanja Ritchy graduated from Mondo Grosso in 1996 to pursue a Hip Hop career. He has then released 3 solo self-produced albums:The first one being "Breaking Barriers". He is still currently an emcee with Mili("Naked Artz")for Fu-Ten,known for being the most popular Hip Hop band in Japan. Fu-Ten sent shock waves throughout the music industry in Japan with their first album"Music is Expression"(live showcases included a drummer and a Dj)and hundreds of live performances. His first single as Mbanja Ritchy is "Stay the course"(-2021-Music by Goro Takayama featuring Dj Shark/West Japan DMC championship winner). Mbanja Ritchy(Aka B-Bandj) Featuring Highlights: Ken Hirai"Hotel Vampire" "Memories of Matsuko"(Kiraware Matsuko) Toshinori Kondo"Just Damage" Monday Michiru"Rainy Daze" SKE 48 "Frustration" Yoshika "One Day" Akiko(Jazz) "Mood Swings" *JUA "Magnet" *JUA known for being a rap battle finalist(in Rap Star"and"Kokosei Rappu Senshuken)is Mbanja Ritchy's son.
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