Kreva | |
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| Birth name | Takashi Hatakeyama (畠山貴志) |
| Also known as | Doctor K |
| Born | June 18, 1976 |
| Origin | Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Pop rap, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper-songwriter, emcee, music producer |
| Years active | 1995-present |
| Labels | Burger Inn Records, Knife Edge |
| Website | www |
Takashi Hatakeyama (畠山 貴志, Hatakeyama Takashi, born June 18, 1976), better known by his stage name Kreva, is a Japanese rapper and record producer signed with the Burger Inn Records and Pony Canyon's Knife Edge labels. He is a solo artist as well as a member of various hip hop groups, including Kick the Can Crew,[1] By Phar the Dopest with fellow MC Cuezero, and a large ensemble of other Japanese hip hop groups in Funky Grammar Unit.
His stage name is derived from the English word "clever".[citation needed]