RHYMESTER

RHYMESTER is a Japanese hip hop group from Tokyo, active since 1989. The group consists of Mummy-D, 宇多丸, DJ JIN, Dr. LOOPER and MC Shiro. It is one of the longest-running Japanese hip hop acts.

History

RHYMESTER first appears on an independent label in 1993 with the EP Ore ni Iwaserya (俺に言わせりゃ), which receives poor critical reviews. In 2001, the group signs to Ki/oon Records, a sublabel of Sony Music Entertainment Japan, marking its major label debut. In 2007, it performs at the Nippon Budokan, almost 20 years after its original debut.

Style and collaborations

The group builds a reputation beyond hip hop audiences and attracts rock listeners as well, helped by collaborations with rock musicians including Kiyoshiro Imawano.

Notable songs

RHYMESTER is associated with a number of well-known tracks, including “B-Boyism” (B-BOYイズム), “Mimi wo Kasubeki” (耳ヲ貸スベキ), “King Of Stage” and “Nikutai-Kankei” (肉体関係).