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Lyric

City of Desire (feat. GAZZILA & dj honda)

XILA

御堂筋を挟んで西と東

グリコの看板が眩しいミナミ

俺たちは西側 アメ村の道端

全てはここから始まった生き様

この街の伝説、あの人の死に方

ガキの頃の俺たちにはそれすら意味がある

煌めくネオン街、一文無しじゃおもんない

道を踏み外しパクられちゃ元も子もない

金や女、ギャンブル、暴力にdrug

確かに破滅する要素は腐るほどある

無数に存在する団体や組織

道端で平気に生活するコジキ

通過する高級車、激しい貧富の差

同情する間も無くこの道を行くんや

道頓堀川沿い歩きながらチル

大都会の喧騒、一服、束の間のピース

変わってくこの街を眺めながら俺ら生きてく

今夜も星が見えないかわりに

ネオンが眩しく光ってる

Hold me tight, Osaka bay blues(Cruise around

I believe my self, Ah In my hood

(Give back neighbor hood music

あの店が潰れて、この店が出来た

ある奴が消えて、ある奴が現れた

血も涙も無い奴は地獄へ落ちる

絶え間なく注ぐ愛、天国でピース

スカウトにケツモチ奪い合いでしかない

偽りの絆で繋がれたシガラミ

人望のある人は誰からもめくれない

何があっても大阪の夜は眠れない

大盤振る舞いしまくったあいつさえも

めっちゃ勢い良かったあの人さえも

何かの拍子に風前の灯火

"時代は変わる"分かるか?この意味

忘れんな周りの人達へ感謝

調子こいて居場所失くしたのはアンタ

今日もどこかで誰かが笑ったなら

その影じゃどこかで誰かが泣いてた

変わってくこの街を眺めながら俺ら生きてく

今夜も星が見えないかわりに

ネオンが眩しく光ってる

Hold me tight, Osaka bay blues(Cruise around

I believe my self, Ah In my hood

(Give back neighbor hood music

汚い奴が良からぬ事を企む

分かち合えるなら奪い合いもなくなる

ここじゃ生存競争に容赦はない

それが大嫌いで大好きな大阪や

  • Lyricist

    XILA, GAZZILA

  • Composer

    dj honda

  • Producer

    dj honda

  • Guitar

    dj honda

  • Bass Guitar

    dj honda

  • Drums

    dj honda

  • Keyboards

    dj honda

  • Synthesizer

    dj honda

  • Vocals

    GAZZILA

  • Rap

    XILA

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Listen to City of Desire (feat. GAZZILA & dj honda) by XILA

Streaming / Download

  • 1

    Hello

    XILA

  • 2

    SAMURAI SOULJAH

    XILA

  • 3

    Counter Culture (feat. PERSIA)

    XILA

  • 4

    Evidence

    XILA, JAGGLA

  • 5

    Real Homie

    XILA

  • 6

    Summer Vive (feat. illnana)

    XILA

  • 7

    Shall We Dance

    XILA

  • 8

    Believe & Hope

    XILA

  • 9

    One Life

    XILA

  • 10

    Michi Naki Michi (feat. ashura mic)

    XILA

  • 11

    FUKAMIDORI

    XILA, CHEHON

  • 12

    Classic Blues

    XILA, Benizakura

  • ⚫︎

    City of Desire (feat. GAZZILA & dj honda)

    XILA

XILA - New Album Release
This masterpiece represents the culmination of rapper XILA's 20-year career, centering on the "street philosophy" he has cultivated over two decades and the "unbreakable bonds with comrades" who have stood beside him through countless hardships.
This exceptional album fuses sophisticated musicality inspired by melodic West Coast grooves with XILA's distinctively powerful lyricism, creating a profound work that resonates deeply with listeners.
The guest lineup features an impressive roster of peers who have driven Japan's hip-hop scene alongside XILA, including CHEHON (known for the breakthrough hit "Deep Green"), Ashura MIC, JAGGLA, Benizakura, and PERSIA. Each artist brings their unique character while beautifully complementing XILA's artistic vision.
"Classic Over Trend" Under this unwavering slogan, this masterpiece has been meticulously crafted over approximately five years, with soul poured into every note and every word. The result is a timeless album possessing universal value that transcends fleeting fashions. A true classic has been born, destined to be appreciated across generations.

Artist Profile

  • XILA

    It all began in 2004, in Amerikamura, Osaka. At that time, to rise up, you needed money, power, and reliable comrades in a fierce environment where "you couldn't be a rapper unless you were a delinquent." It was in this environment that XILA began his career as a rapper. XILA's words embodied the street reality, dreams, pain, love, and rebellion itself. His style of raw expression of street truths garnered tremendous support from many fans. In 2009, his burning spirit led him to a place of trial. He was arrested and incarcerated as a member of a large-scale cannabis organization. However, this did not break him. On the contrary, "Deep Green feat. CHEHON," which was born during his incarceration, became a powerful track that vividly conveyed his struggle. This track expresses the hardships and battles he experienced in a raw yet beautiful way, becoming a work that deeply resonates with many listeners. XILA's rap is the authentic voice of the street. Like graffiti, it's boldly painted yet meticulously expresses reality. His flow riding the baseline has the gravity of a hopping lowrider that stirs the soul. XILA is not just a rapper. He is a street poet, a philosopher, and his music reaches many people as the voice of the era. His activities will surely continue. His sound, which conveys the essence of street culture and the purity of delinquent culture, is a unique presence in today's hip-hop scene, and remains one to watch in the future.

    Artist page

  • GAZZILA

    Artist page

  • dj honda

    Artist page

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