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BANBI & RAIMON

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BANBI's first new release in 9 months is a series of 3 tracks featuring Rapper from KAIKOO, and the theme is "Alternative"!
The theme is "Alternative", and MCs who are active in each field such as ROCK, HIPHOP, REGGAE, etc. will show their new side on BANBI's beat. The first MC is Raimon, frontman of the mixed-music band, smorgas, RED ORCA!
Raimon and BANBI have been getting to know each other through guest vocals in "Subliminal Mafia" (BANBI's band) and co-writing songs together after meeting in a session. They deepened their friendship through participation and co-writing songs together.

Past Rank In

Awakening

iTunes Store • Hip-Hop/Rap TOP SONGS • Japan • TOP 45 • 6 Dec 2023

Past Playlist In

Awakening

Apple Music • New in Hip-Hop • 8 Dec 2023 Apple Music • 78 musi-curate TuneCore Japan zone • 26 Dec 2023 Spotify • New Music Everyday - tuneTracks (curated by TuneCore Japan) • 6 Dec 2023

Artist Profile

  • BANBI

    BANBI DJ / Beatmaker / Producer Originally from Sapporo and based in Kanagawa, BANBI creates a unique groove rooted in Hip Hop, blending Jazz, Soul, Funk, House, and Reggae with high-level scratching skills. Beyond his solo work, including the EPs 2021 and POSSE CRUISE, he is active in the unit "BBQ POSSE" and serves as the live DJ for virtual singer KAF (including her Budokan performance). Recently, he formed the band project NEO BURNING FIRES with Raimon (smorgas), making waves in the 2026 festival scene. New Release: On February 25, 2026, BANBI releases his self-produced 1st Full Album, QUESTS. This masterpiece features a stellar lineup of artists across genres and generations, showcasing BANBI's true worth as a producer. Featuring: KOJIMA (Yamaarashi), Raimon, Qugo, NASTY-K (DIRTY JOINT), FORTUNE D, DRAGON CHOP, Shunské G, SHEEF THE 3RD (BLAHRMY), and YAS I AM.

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  • RAIMON

    Raimon After working with the mixed band, smorgas and ROS He is currently the frontman of RED ORCA. In recent years, he has collaborated with the HIPHOP band SUBLIMINAL MAFIA, and has been actively performing. He is now resuming his solo activities after a chance encounter with BANBI. His unique style is a fusion of drum'n bass, rock, hip hop, and R&B.

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