Straight Outta Ichimiya: The Appeal of a Rural Japanese Rapper 一宮から来たぞ！ 田舎ラッパーの魅力 :: JapanFocus

It is also this combination of infectious music with conscious lyrics—so relevant to Japan today, and delivered in a raw, passionate style —that makes Dengaryū a notable presence in hip-hop. While being personally rooted in his rural community, he speaks of a socio-economic marginality that resonates with the experiences of youth throughout Japan, many of whom have faced difficulties finding satisfying employment. His frank assessment of post-3.11 Japan is not only an expression of anger and des