DJ CHARI and DJ TATSUKI have helped lead the rise of Japan’s unique hip-hop scene. The creators of many hit tracks featuring popular MCs, the two now front the radio show DJ CHARI & DJ TATSUKIのヒップホップ講座 (DJ CHARI & DJ TATSUKI no Hip-Hop Koza, or Hip-Hop Class), which is far more than a simple look back at rap history. As DJs and producers, they draw on their first-hand perspective to trace the dramatic evolution of Japanese hip-hop over the past decade. Each episode focuses on a particular movement, welcoming as guests the rappers who’ve come to embody it. They share behind-the-scenes stories from the creative process along with anecdotes that can only be revealed now, bringing listeners the atmosphere of the studio. Be sure to tune in for in-depth discussions that look to the future, as well as one-off live sessions where anything can happen—performances you can hear only here.
