Shing02 | |
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.jpg) Shing02 in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shingo Annen |
| Also known as | Vector Omega |
| Born | October 18, 1975 Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | MC, record producer, activist |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1996-present |
| Labels | E22, Mary Joy Recordings |
| Website | www |
Shingo Annen (Japanese: 安念 真吾, Hepburn: Annen Shingo, born 1975), better known by his stage name Shing02, is a Japanese hip hop recording artist, record producer, activist and investor. He was described by Patrick Neate as one of the Japanese emcees who "has addressed important issues from Japanese ethnicity to sexual exploitation to the education system."[1]
Due in part to growing up in Western cities, Shing02 stands as one of the few multilingual rappers from Japan able to compose songs entirely in either Japanese or English.[2] His rhyming style makes use of lyrics which are largely conceptual in nature and his hip-hop sound is known for blending various influences, ranging from reggae to traditional Japanese music to jazz. The style of music has made him a significant presence within the underground rap community, and he has achieved recognition beyond the scene for rapping "Battlecry", the theme song of the hip-hop-influenced chanbara anime Samurai Champloo, produced by late Japanese jazz rap DJ Nujabes.[3]
- ^ Neate, Patrick (2004) [2003]. "Part Two: Tokyo". Where You're at: Notes from the Frontline of a Hip Hop Planet. London: Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 77. ISBN 0747563896.
- ^ Reeves, Mosi (2020-03-28). "How Shing02 and Nujabes Linked West Coast and Japanese Hip-Hop". KQED. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
- ^ Watanabe, Shinichiro (2007). ROMAN ALBUM: Samurai Champloo. Mangaglobe/Shimoigusa Champloos, Dark Horse Comics Inc. p. 56. ISBN 978-1-59307-642-9.