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
Listen to T-Y-O by Kingo
Streaming / Download
- 1
Tonight, We Celebrate
Kingo
- 2
Don't Mean Much
Kingo, DinoJr.
- ⚫︎
T-Y-O
Kingo
E - 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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