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DAY1 / VaVa
@vava_cds
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凍京
COLD BLOOD POWER
Rolling Stone
現実 Feelin' on my mind
Call
AIN'T 4 EVER
Photo by：@yokoyamarock & @taiokonishi
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〔〔2025年 総括：感謝を込めて〕〕
今年はよく覆面を被っていた一年でした(謎)
スマホを覗けば星の数ほどのアーティストの
音楽が聴ける昨今で自分の音楽を聴いてくれていた皆さん。
関わってくれた関係者の皆さん。
プライベートで遊んでくれた皆さん。
いつも本当にありがとうございます。
ありがたいことに日本国外の方が自分の音楽を聞いてくれたり
ライブを見にきてくれたり少しずつではありますが、
じわじわと自分の音楽が広がっていって
改めて音楽の力って凄いなと感じた一年でした🐍
(これ毎年感じてる気がするけど)
2026年は今までで1番謙虚にまっすぐに
音楽と自分、そして周りの人たちに対して
向き合おうと思っています🐎
リリースが決して早くはない自分ですが、
いい音楽を届けられるその日まで
気長に待っていただけたらとても嬉しいです🙇🏻♂️
いつもVaVaを支えてくれてありがとう。
In this day and age where you can open your smartphone and listen to the music of countless artists—like stars in the sky—
To everyone who listened to my music,
To all the industry people who worked with me,
To everyone who hung out with me in private,
Thank you so much, always.
I’m truly grateful that people outside Japan have gradually started listening to my music and even coming to my live shows. Little by little, my music has been spreading, and this year once again I felt how incredible the power of music really is 🐍
(I feel like I say this every year, though)
In 2026, more than ever before, I want to face music, myself, and the people around me with the greatest humility and straightforwardness 🐎
I’m not someone who releases music quickly, but
I’d be really happy if you could patiently wait until the day I can deliver good music to you 🙇🏻♂️
Thank you as always for supporting VaVa.
[English version below] Pour son dernier numéro, Mosaïque s’est rendu au nord-est de Tokyo pour rencontrer le rappeur VaVa. L’artiste nous a fait visiter son studio : une fenêtre sur son monde et ses influences.
Retrouve l’entretien dans le magazine Mosaïque et sur mosaiquemagazine.fr → Lien en bio.
Propos recueillis par @antoinegallardo
Photos : @val.thehappiness / Mosaïque Magazine
Production photo et vidéo : @ao_kraken
Réalisation vidéo : @ao_kraken
Coordination générale : @ao_kraken
Traduction : Noriko IIDA
Design graphique : @mathou.bstudio
ENGLISH VERSION :
SLIDE 1 :
“VaVa’s studio is like the ultimate boys’ room every Japanese kid dreams of,” a member of his label tells us. Life-size figurines, an arcade cabinet, custom-made objects… every detail tells a story. For Mosaïque.
SLIDE 2 :
“I built this arcade cabinet myself — it used to travel with me for live performances. Now it’s in my studio, so I can enjoy it here. You’ll find references to several of my own projects, as well as those from the artists in my label, SUMMIT.”
SLIDE 3 :
“The guy on the giant panel is Shakke, my DJ. He broke his leg during one of my shows. Since we were in the middle of a tour and he was going to miss everything, I had this life-size board made so he could still be with me on stage!”
SLIDE 4 :
“This hat is special because it was made by a fan. It’s inspired by Jack Frost, the antagonist from the Persona video game series. I was so touched that I decided to display it in my studio. It’s my favorite franchise — and recently, I even got to collaborate with Atlus, the company behind the game. A real pride!”
SLIDE 5 :
“Before rapping, I was a producer and DJ for seven years. Rap eventually took over my free time, but I still keep my XDJ-RX3 — it’s one of the most popular decks in Japan’s club scene. My Technics turntable has also helped me produce and sample countless tracks. To me, nothing digital can ever beat analog.”
More in the comments. ⬇️
[English version below] Pour son dernier numéro, Mosaïque a fait de longues heures d’avion afin de rejoindre VaVa, étoile montante du rap japonais, au nord-est de Tokyo. L’artiste de 32 ans revient sur son parcours, les spécificités du mouvement hip-hop dans son pays, et dresse le portrait d’une scène rap japonaise qu’il rêve de voir s’exporter à l’international.
Retrouve l’entretien dans le magazine Mosaïque et sur mosaiquemagazine.fr → Lien en bio.
Propos recueillis par @antoinegallardo
Photos : @val.thehappiness / Mosaïque Magazine
Production photo et vidéo : @ao_kraken
Réalisation vidéo : @ao_kraken
Coordination générale : @ao_kraken
Traduction : Noriko IIDA
Design graphique : @mathou.bstudio
ENGLISH VERSION :
VaVa, a 32-year-old Japanese rapper, is one of the leading faces of J-rap. He welcomed us into his home studio in Suginami, in the northeast of Tokyo. It was the perfect chance for him to paint a picture of Japan’s rap scene - one he dreams of seeing go global - and to show us his favorite local spot, Harukiya, a ramen restaurant just a few steps from his home.
“When I was in high school, Kanye West’s collaboration with Teriyaki Boyz, a Tokyo-based hip-hop group, really struck me. I thought it was so cool and it made me want to try rapping. I also got blown away by Goblin from Tyler, The Creator.”
“Hip-hop still has a bad reputation in Japan because it’s often associated with gangs, the mafia, or delinquency. There are still a lot of stereotypes around the culture, but I truly believe Japanese rap can appeal to global audiences.”
“Rapping in Japanese brings a more mysterious, groovy style. It’s a unique language — you can’t speak or sing it as fast as English. Sentences have a stronger rhythm, and you can really hear that in the pronunciation.”
English version available on mosaiquemagazine.fr → Link in bio.
フランスの雑誌 Mosaïque magazineが14Pにもわたり僕の特集を組んでくれました。購入は彼らのプロフィールから🫠
The French magazine *Mosaïque* featured me in a 14-page spread. You can purchase it via their bio.
Le magazine français *Mosaïque* a consacré un dossier de 14 pages à mon sujet. Vous pouvez l'acheter via leur profil .
![[English version below] Pour son dernier numéro, Mosaïque s’est rendu au nord-est de Tokyo pour rencontrer le rappeur VaVa. L’artiste nous a fait visiter son studio : une fenêtre sur son monde et ses influences.Retrouve l’entretien dans le magazine Mosaïque et sur mosaiquemagazine.fr → Lien en bio.Propos recueillis par @antoinegallardoPhotos : @val.thehappiness / Mosaïque MagazineProduction photo et vidéo : @ao_krakenRéalisation vidéo : @ao_krakenCoordination générale : @ao_krakenTraduction : Noriko IIDADesign graphique : @mathou.bstudioENGLISH VERSION :SLIDE 1 :“VaVa’s studio is like the ultimate boys’ room every Japanese kid dreams of,” a member of his label tells us. Life-size figurines, an arcade cabinet, custom-made objects… every detail tells a story. For Mosaïque.SLIDE 2 :“I built this arcade cabinet myself — it used to travel with me for live performances. Now it’s in my studio, so I can enjoy it here. You’ll find references to several of my own projects, as well as those from the artists in my label, SUMMIT.”SLIDE 3 :“The guy on the giant panel is Shakke, my DJ. He broke his leg during one of my shows. Since we were in the middle of a tour and he was going to miss everything, I had this life-size board made so he could still be with me on stage!”SLIDE 4 :“This hat is special because it was made by a fan. It’s inspired by Jack Frost, the antagonist from the Persona video game series. I was so touched that I decided to display it in my studio. It’s my favorite franchise — and recently, I even got to collaborate with Atlus, the company behind the game. A real pride!”SLIDE 5 :“Before rapping, I was a producer and DJ for seven years. Rap eventually took over my free time, but I still keep my XDJ-RX3 — it’s one of the most popular decks in Japan’s club scene. My Technics turntable has also helped me produce and sample countless tracks. To me, nothing digital can ever beat analog.”More in the comments. ⬇️](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6720616669572573565433_0_ca8db0d07847a11897b42aa09f1c341c.jpg?o=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&h=8a7c38751409b555c9598e66c425322c)
![[English version below] Pour son dernier numéro, Mosaïque a fait de longues heures d’avion afin de rejoindre VaVa, étoile montante du rap japonais, au nord-est de Tokyo. L’artiste de 32 ans revient sur son parcours, les spécificités du mouvement hip-hop dans son pays, et dresse le portrait d’une scène rap japonaise qu’il rêve de voir s’exporter à l’international.Retrouve l’entretien dans le magazine Mosaïque et sur mosaiquemagazine.fr → Lien en bio.Propos recueillis par @antoinegallardoPhotos : @val.thehappiness / Mosaïque MagazineProduction photo et vidéo : @ao_krakenRéalisation vidéo : @ao_krakenCoordination générale : @ao_krakenTraduction : Noriko IIDADesign graphique : @mathou.bstudioENGLISH VERSION :VaVa, a 32-year-old Japanese rapper, is one of the leading faces of J-rap. He welcomed us into his home studio in Suginami, in the northeast of Tokyo. It was the perfect chance for him to paint a picture of Japan’s rap scene - one he dreams of seeing go global - and to show us his favorite local spot, Harukiya, a ramen restaurant just a few steps from his home.“When I was in high school, Kanye West’s collaboration with Teriyaki Boyz, a Tokyo-based hip-hop group, really struck me. I thought it was so cool and it made me want to try rapping. I also got blown away by Goblin from Tyler, The Creator.”“Hip-hop still has a bad reputation in Japan because it’s often associated with gangs, the mafia, or delinquency. There are still a lot of stereotypes around the culture, but I truly believe Japanese rap can appeal to global audiences.”“Rapping in Japanese brings a more mysterious, groovy style. It’s a unique language — you can’t speak or sing it as fast as English. Sentences have a stronger rhythm, and you can really hear that in the pronunciation.”English version available on mosaiquemagazine.fr → Link in bio.](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6720315356672513103957_0_3253af7f6f20e7d79a14033d66e13925.jpg?o=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&h=47c0c39c24d71d788726c24c50038f0a)
