Reggae in Japan, while not mainstream still has a wide reach. While the music from Jamaica is well respected, the Japanese have their own acts rocking the Dances and representing the global culture of Reggae.
Today I present a song produced by Mighty Crown's Masta Simon
Title: Not My Hero
Artiste: Chozen Lee ft J-Rexx
Label: Lifestyle Music
About the artistes
Chozen lee is a member of FireBall, a Reggae group formed by by Mighty Crown in 2007. The artiste started off solo but became a part of the group Fireball with the intention to bring heavier impact as a team and transcend genres. He is signed to the Mighty Crown record label know as Lifestyle Records. ( Universal Music Japan )
J-Rexxx is a well known Reggae Artiste in Japan who won many clashes and is know or his freestyle ability. His evolution in the music is evident with copies of his old mix CDs going for premium prices online
Thoughts on the tune
What I like most about the song is the Riddim production. The Riddim called he GroundRiddim has a futuristic Reggae, dub, trap and R&B feel too to it, quite appealing to new era ears and easy on the untrained. While many listeners may not understand the lyrics as most of it is in Japanese, the chorus is made in such a way that anyone can understand.
You are my Hero being the main lyrics captures the vibe of looking up to someone as a hero, but they not seeing themselves as hero. It seems the reason why the individuals is considered as hero is explained and then he accepts himself as a hero ( a mentor). It is probably much deeper than that, but that is what I got from my Japanese ability and the chorus, mainly in English that spells it out. The tone also gives a good feel of what the song is about. Give it a listen and step into the world of Japanese Reggae/HipHop music.
Chozen Lee and J-Rexxx in Action
Here is a bonus clip in case you wondered what a Japanese Reggae Toasting ( freestyle ) looked like
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