Tokyo Mega Late Show

Part two of our episode with VivaOla and Wez Atlas of the Solgasa art collectives

In part one we talk about VivaOla's start in music and growing up in Tokyo. Check that out.

Here we play a bunch of music from VivaOla Wez and some other artists they work with. We talk about a few of VivaOla's releases, his collaborations and his production process. Then we play some other Solgasa music, some people theyve collaborated with and a few joints weve had on repeat.

Jua

Giveon

Big Animal Theory

Ed Balloon

and more...

Check out VivaOla and Wez Atlas on youtube and all the streaming services. Then go buy their musicsss.

Thanks for tuning in.

@viva0la

@wezzyatlas

@solgasa_jp

@megadesu

Back again with the guys of Solgasa! Solgasa is one of the dopest music/art collectives coming out of Tokyo. This time we have VivaOla and Wez Atlas.

VivaOla is an R&B singer-songwriter and producer. His music is an interesting and unique combination of Neo-soul, R&B and hip-hop. His new track "Runway" is phenomenal and guaranteed to get you moving.

Joining as guest co-host is Solgasa emcee, Wez Atlas. We had on Wez back on episode 133 with Tommi Crane. Check that out for more details about his approach to art.

Here we discuss VivaOla's upbringing in central Tokyo, having ethnically Korean parents, learning to play music, going to school with Wez Atlas and working with the Solgasa Collective.

I really feel like these guys are on the cusp of blowing up. So tune in now so you look prepared later.

Check them out in all the social media outlets. Lots of videos on YouTube and they're even in Clubhouse now.

All background music by my man Soul.Dope.95 he's one of the best bear makers out. Listen to me, I am right.

@viva0la

@wezzyatlas

@soul.dope.95

@solgasa_jp

Part two of our conversation with Monsieur Jovoni and Kraftykid of the Hilt/

Music talk and shares! Check out part one for the interview about Ainu Negrito!

All beats by Bugseed!

@monsieurjovoni

@mcgaburi

@kraftykid_

@dirtyasssophisticate

@bugseed

Yo back with fam from the Tokyo-based hip-hop collective, The Hilt!

Monsieur Jovoni just dropped his debut LP Ainu Negrito! Inspired by his travels, exchange of culture and Black indigenous peoples around the world!

Also of the Hilt, on the guest host mix, KraftyKid!

We talk about the new album, working with the different personalities and styles in the Hilt, the value of your art, supporting art and streaming, indigenous people, working with Popefam, using the n-word, tattoos and general MONSIEUR'IN.

Find Ainu Negrito here :

https://monsieurjovoni.bandcamp.com/album/ainu-negrito

All beats this episode by the super talented, D Dahlinger!

@monsieurjovoni

@mcgaburi

@kraftykid_

@dirtyasssophisticate

@ddahlinger

@fulltime_plantmama

Hello?

Another drop, another call, another friendo to check up on! Today's episode was recorded awhile back and is with Alex Camp who has appeared on the show a couple times before. Alex is continuing his comedy and we get into how to keep pursuing your passions in the middle of a pandemic. Professionally and literally. There is talk of romances and growing as a human being, reflecting on your life through your various experiences, and we somehow end up talking about Will Smith for about an hour. Lots of gems, pls enjoy

Check out Alex's music/comedy on all his socials!

No Jabs For Facists 2021

youtube.com/channel/UCr6MZGEZ5vioXoaH8rFuXqQ

instagram.com/alxxcxmp

facebook.com/alexcampcomedy

twitter.com/alexmakefunny

Moving in Silence

Part two of our convo with Ktea 3ntertainer! This time we share a bunch of music, hit yall with some self help motivation vibes and discuss our rituals to stay perfect.

We had Naomi of Fab Five Tokyo, Speak Easy TYO, and Japan for Black Lives fame on the guest host mic!! Always a pleasure.

Shared a gang of music. #tobenwigwe#miyachi#rohey#solgasa#vivaola#illsugi and more

All the music bed is by Ill Sugi. Check out his new album Warp Haze on Cold Busted. Streaming everywhere.

@3ntertainer

@fabfivetokyo

@jp4blacklives

@speakeasytyo

@megalateshow

Shitty teachers beware!

New episode featuring Ktea 3ntertainer! She is a dancer, YouTube content creator, and human connector.

If you're in Tokyo may have seen Ktea at Speak Easy, on the Tokyo version of Pharell's Entrepreneur video directed by Darryl Wharton Rigby, or perhaps her interview with the Black Experience Japan YouTube channel.

Joining in as guest host is friend of the show, Naomi Kawahara, of Fab Five Tokyo and co-founder of Japan For Black Lives.

Here we discuss a variety of things such as:

- Ktea's unique upbringing in Japan and the States

- figure skating, dancing and gatekeepers

- being known for her appearances on other people's content and creating her own

- Japanese schools, Ktea's younger sister and shitty teachers

PSA: Tracy Jones - Humancloud Abandonment re-released on Uncommon Records

Musical Bed by #IllSugi ! Check out his album Warp Haze on #coldbusted

Outro song: #Jinmenusagi "IDU" produced by #Ghostpops for #Tokyodopecity

Find both Ktea 3ntertainer and Naomi on YouTube by searching Ktea 3ntertainer & Fab Five Tokyo

@3ntertainer

@fabfivetokyo

@jp4blacklives

@speakeasytyo

@megalateshow

Hello?

This convo was recorded at the end of the year so please excuse any outdated info. We talk about Justice's recent moves, what the mood is like in Tokyo, and the difficulties & ethics of organizing during a pandemic. Justice is one of the most active participants in the scene so it was really interesting to hear his perspective on all the changes that have been going on.

Make sure to follow Justice and The Bridge for updates on when things start popping again! And mask up, wash your hands, & stay safe!

@jroc23_

@itsthebridge

@nolawz_

Part two of our super long convo with two of graffiti's most prolific writers, Yesca One and Remix.

Check part one for more information on Tokyos graff scene and thoughts on modern graffiti culture. Here we talk about early Scribble Jam, MF DOOM passing, have some questions for REMIX about his long history of writing, and we ask a bunch of questions about graffiti favorites.

lots of shout outs to the great mysterious graff artists of our time.

Plus music, breeding fish, R&B and getting drunk.

Outro song: Linn Mori "In The Sky" from the collab EP Luviia

@yescanada

@dgulberry187

@megadesu

@megalateshow

Rest in Power MF DOOM!

Kicking off the new year with a podcast using the classic format of extra long episodes of in-depth subculture deep dives plus... alcohol!

We got the infamous graff homies Yesca one and Remix back in studio!

Yesca has been writing in Tokyo for over 17 years. When it comes to knowledge and experience in Tokyo, there are very few people that rival him. Especially English speakers.

Then we have the world famous REMIX. A member of some of the most revered crews around the world. Thousands of trains bombed. Multiple countries and one of the most respected writers in the world.

Some of the things we talk about -

- Writing graffiti in Tokyo and the risk reward

- Tokyo being a weak graffiti city and writing in Japan

- Banksy and the distinctions of street art

- Hitting private, municipal, or personal property

- The changes in graffiti culture ethnics, double standards and not giving a fuck

- Very 1, the king of Osaka

- Anxiety, anger and relaxing in Tokyo

- Where are all the Black graff writers

- Remix's ridiculous attempt to get to Russia

and hella more

Musical bed are all beats by the MF DOOM

Outro Music : Footnotes by FIC featuring MNSR Frites

Find these guys on Instagram

@yescanada

@dgulberry187

@megalateshow

@megadesu