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Lyric

T-Y-O

Kingo

We tryna get by, yes

It’s either do or die, no

Surviving TYO, oh

Don’t you know, don’t you know, yeah

We tryna get by, yes

It’s either do or die, no

Surviving TYO, oh

Don’t you know, don’t you know, yeah

Headed towards Shinjuku

Feel the cold wind on my face

Stepping out of Odakyu

Salarymen picking up their pace

7:30PM the show is about to start

Grab the microphone, bass, and turn it all the way up

Take turns taking solos and freestyles off the dome

In a minute, we see the huge crowd start to form

And so I switch gear, you better come near

My flows be blasting, all the jaws be dropping

All these motherfuckers try to bite my style

And I’m telling every one of them don’t do that

Can’t pursue that, I’m the one and only

I’m making most dollars when it comes to busking

Busting my ass, trying to get cash

Sometimes yen sometimes euros

Riels pesos bhats rupees and won

Doesn’t really matter where you’re from

Everybody united as one, ain’t no barrier

Indian fellow, the lady in Kimono altogether, uh

One nation under a groove

But we hear the sirens so we on the move

Now we gone

業界が注目する俺の動向

(Alright)

新宿のストリート居場所はそこ

(Okay)

夢叶えて、hey mamaこれが親孝行

(Uh huh)

大喝采の後現れるpopo

(Damn)

Fan letters and beer cans

You better come catch me while you can

Random rants by a Jap

Or a genius know the answer to that

Businessmen with name cards, try to get my contacts

But my lens ultra macro, 話題巻き起こす like a cyclone

No shared vision, and I’m gone

Let them bygones be bygones

機会がありましたらどうぞよろしく

But it’s highly unlikely

(Okay)

滝のように降ってくるアイデア

Do it like Nike

(Alright)

Grinding from the ground up

This shit so grimy

(Uh huh)

I done got all my brothers

Right here beside me

(Alright)

No contest I’m beyond blessed

You better not try me

You better not try me

We tryna get by, yes

It’s either do or die, no

Surviving TYO, oh

Don’t you know, don’t you know, yeah

We tryna get by, yes

It’s either do or die, no

Surviving TYO, oh

Kingo feeling the breeze, finna be free, been hella mean

Samurai in my pedigree, in this street race, I’m the Grand Prix

Sign me, deny me, it don’t matter ‘cause I’m me

空を刻み宙へ登るKama Sutra we floating

Kingo feeling the breeze, finna be free, been hella mean

Samurai in my pedigree, in this street race, I’m the Grand Prix

Sign me, deny me, it don’t matter ‘cause I’m me

ヤバイフローかます度にKama Sutra we floating

  • Lyricist

    Kingo

  • Composer

    Joshua Yoshida

  • Producer

    Joshua Yoshida

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Listen to T-Y-O by Kingo

Streaming / Download

  • 1

    Tonight, We Celebrate

    Kingo

  • 2

    Don't Mean Much

    Kingo, DinoJr.

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    T-Y-O

    Kingo

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  • 4

    somei yoshino (demo)

    Kingo

  • 5

    Always Around

    Kingo, A.G.O

Bilingual rapper Kingo, who is fluent in two languages (English and Japanese) and will be performing at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL 2023 in the "ROOKIE A GO-GO" slot, has completed his memorable first EP "Bandages".

The album is a compilation of songs that Kingo has been making since 2022, and is a culmination of his turbulent days, including his street live performances, working with music producers he met for the first time, and his appearance at Fuji Rock.

The title "Bandages" means "bandage" in English, and Kingo says, "For me, making music is a healing process. Making the songs on this EP was like putting a bandage on a wound I had. Starting with M5 "Always Around," the songs on this EP are songs that reflect his own diverse life experiences and the career he has built up as an artist today.

Artist Profile

  • Kingo

    Japanese Hip-hop/Soul artist Kingo, crafts his music as the vehicle to explore his diverse life experiences, and desire for personal growth - using his meditative nature as the driving force in his pursuit of self-actualisation. Although he was born in Japan, Kingo spent the majority of his formative years in post-war Cambodia, and the United States - leading to a distinctly international perspective, and a form of expression that is uniquely his own. Kingo marries his personal, intimate lyrics with a razor-sharp flow that is characteristic of his dynamic, exhilarating sound. He illustrates his versatility by seamlessly alternating between English and Japanese - artisan-ally evoking a sense of familiarity in the listener as he invites them into his world. Dropping his guard and opening up, he hopes of reaching those facing life's challenges with his music. Kingo aims to soften the soul - sparking important heart - to - hearts that lead to a shared sense of companionship, mindfulness, and a renewed spirit to persevere through difficult times.

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