ARTIST PROFILE - RYUZO (R-Rated Records) - RYUZO Puts the R in R-Rated.

When you think "R" you think an R rated movie or Restricted, but in Japan a man has turned it into a household name in Japanese Hip Hop. I typically warn you when something I post will have some R-Rated material, but this R-Rated is entirely different and not the least less as entertaining as the OTHER R-Rated.

ARTIST PROFILE - JOE YAMANAKA

In 2011 we lost an amazing singer, actor and relief activist. Sadly not many people out outside of Japan under the age of 60 have any idea who this man is and it's a shame, because he is quite possibly the most influential rock/reggae artist to come out of Japan. I hope after you read this you will see what a truly amazing and genuine person we lost last year.

ARTIST PROFILE: Orphaned Land - Metal For A United People

Orphaned Land are a band that defies the normal standard of what a metal band should be. Hailing originally from Israel, their music is a call for peace between the different warring states, religions, and ethnicities. The premise is that through music, all people of the world can be united. It is with this in mind that Orphaned Land create their music.

ARTIST PROFILE - Dragon Ash

 

Those who had never heard of Dragon Ash, probably learned of them last April. Those who knew them and loved their music, received a bad shock. The bassist of the legendary group, Iküzöne, was found dead of acute cardiac arrest in his studio on April 21st. This profile of Dragon Ash and their career should serve well for those who have yet to be introduced to their music.