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The Light

XBS

Release Date

2026-02-27

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XBS of NITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUND releases the lead single "The Light" from his EP 'FRACTAL', an album shaped by reexamining his life and values to create "music only he can express now".

"The Light" symbolizes the core concept of 'FRACTAL': that "everything is connected and cyclical." It conveys the message that by always looking forward, life's choices, encounters, and even hardships gain meaning. Lyrics depicting positive thinking and hope for life are powerfully delivered through XBS's deep voice.

The track is produced by Uyama Hiroto, a producer who has contributed to songs by numerous artists.
Beats that sound like the beauty of nature itself, combined with beautiful piano melodies, intertwine with XBS's low-pitched rap to create a flowing groove.

Artist Profile

  • XBS

    XBS is a member of the Japanese hip hop group NITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUND. As his name Extra Bass Speaker suggests, he has built his career since the late 1990s as a rapper known for his deep low range voice and tight rhyming style. In the 2000s, he also became widely known as one of the founders of the street brand NITRAID, collaborating with major sports brands such as NIKE and Jordan Brand, and establishing himself as a symbolic figure in Japanese street culture. His creative activities have since expanded beyond music into fashion and photography. In 2025, he held his first solo photography exhibition titled FRACTAL, marking a new phase in his artistic journey. From 2026, he assumed the position of principal of Mother Goose Jingu-mae Nursery School, gaining attention as the rapper principal. By bringing the sensibilities and perspectives cultivated in the cultural scene into the field of education, he continues to pursue new challenges that bridge expression and child development. He is one of the indispensable figures in the history of Japanese street culture.

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