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Destruction And Rebirth

Need a Flex

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Need a Flex's latest mixtape, Destruction and Rebirth, boldly incorporates American-born genres that are still emerging in Japan, such as rage, pluggnb, and glo. This tape brings together notable talents from the Japanese hip-hop scene, including Myghty Tommy, ShowyRENZO, Whoopee Bomb, as well as Kamui, who gained attention with a Drake diss track, Nyture from 03-Performance, and members of Osaka's powerful crew, Orbit. The concept of Destruction and Rebirth embodies an evolving force that, like Godzilla, undergoes cycles of 'destruction' and 'rebirth.' It channels Need a Flex's struggles, anger, and frustrations with the lack of recognition for his and his peers' music, expressing a relentless pursuit of value through lyrics and sound. As Need a Flex takes on the scene with fierce determination, listeners can experience his journey as he, driven by conviction, emerges onto the city like Godzilla, challenging the world around him.

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Spotify • FNMNL

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Destruction And Rebirth

Apple Music • Hip-Hop/Rap Top Albums • Japan • TOP 28 • 27 Nov 2024

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Talk To The Ghost

Spotify • New Music Everyday - tuneTracks (curated by TuneCore Japan) • 26 Nov 2024

Face Time

Apple Music • イツマデモフレッシュ by Coming Freshers • 28 Nov 2024

Artist Profile

  • Need a Flex

    Need a Flex is a Tokyo based artist who moves freely through the worlds of Rage Plug and Pluggnb. He builds a unique sound that blends floating melodies raw aggression and cyberpunk energy. In Tokyos underground rap scene he stands out for his ability to balance precise mellow tones with rough emotional impulses. His flow is versatile sometimes shouted sometimes sung and his dreamlike yet aggressive lyrics pull listeners into a deep immersive world. On stage Need a Flex turns emotion into explosive energy capturing the feelings of Tokyos youth and transforming every live performance into a powerful experience. In 2024 he released his first mixtape Destruction and Rebirth expressing both strong ego and fragile emotion over Rage and Pluggnb driven beats. The project features Myghty Tommy ShowyRENZO and kamui and captures the pulse of a new generation rising from Japans underground. In 2025 he gained national attention after being selected as one of the top 46 finalists out of more than 7000 applicants on ABEMA TV RAPSTAR 2025. Need a Flex continues to push Tokyos underground forward with his emotional innovative sound and fearless attitude.

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