DEAR PLAYER (feat. MR.Q & DABO) Front Cover

DEAR PLAYER (feat. MR.Q & DABO)

LAMP EYE

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2026-09-19

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30 Years Later, Legends Reconverge: LAMP EYE`s next Single "DEAR PLAYER feat. DABO, MR.Q" Delivers Unfiltered "Realness"
In the mid-1990s, LAMP EYE released their monumental track "Shogen" (Testimony), sending a shockwave through the Japanese hip-hop scene that continues to resonate today. Now, RINO LATINA II-the group's core MC known for his overwhelming flow and undeniable presence - reunites with his longtime comrade and producer, DJ YAS.
Serving as the second single from their highly anticipated upcoming album, "DEAR PLAYER" is a heavy-hitting track that summons the raw madness and passion of the '90s Far East Tokyo underground straight into the modern era. DJ YAS`s thick, dope beat serves as a powerful antithesis to today`s ever-shifting music trends and stands as a testament to pure, unyielding craftsmanship.
The track features guest appearances from two formidable veterans: DABO, the wordplay virtuoso and prominent voice of NITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUND, alongside MR.Q, the Rappagariya MC renowned for his gritty, tough delivery. The microphone relay between these legendary players-each having commanded the scene for decades-goes far beyond mere nostalgia. Refined over 30 years, their razor-sharp lyrics and lived experiences deliver a weighty, unapologetic narrative.
Transcending eras, this authentic sound will not only stir the souls of heads who lived through the original revolution, but also stand as an essential masterpiece for any modern listener searching for real hip-hop.

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  • LAMP EYE

    LAMP EYE is a legendary hip-hop duo consisting of RINO LATINA and DJ YAS. RINO set the standard by spitting "Verse 1" (Shogen 1) on the undisputed Japanese hip-hop classic "Shogen" , a monumental track produced by DJ YAS. Formed in the early 1990s as a trio featuring RINO, DJ YAS, and GAMA, LAMP EYE laid the groundwork for the dawn of the Japanese hip-hop scene. They served as organizers and headliners for various legendary underground events, such as BLACK MONDAY, Anettai Urin , Onidamari , and Kaminari Okoshi. In 1996, they performed at "Thumpin' CAMP" at the Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall, which was Japan's very first hip-hop festival. RINO and DJ YAS also played core roles in KAMINARI-KAZOKU, a supergroup formed alongside iconic figures like YOU THE ROCK and TWIGY, releasing the album 330 More Answer No Question in 2004. Both artists have also pursued highly active solo careers: RINO has dropped two solo albums (Carnival of Rino and II) under the moniker RINO LATINA II. Meanwhile, DJ YAS has produced for a wide array of artists, releasing two solo albums (Light and Smoking Gun), as well as putting out music as a member of the elite producer collective, KEMURI PRODUCTIONS.

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