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Land of the rising riddim
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Reigning dancehall queen Junko writhes, whines and booty claps better than any other – and she’s straight outta Japan.
We’re gonna show you how the land of the rising sun is building on its reggae roots and having one very big love affair with dancehall.

How come a culture that seems so regimented is vibing out to the loose sound of dancehall?

Hear from artists including Mighty Crown plus the crop of new soundsytems like Infinity 16 and Chill Drive who flip between Japanese and Jamaican patois with ease.
Why are the Japanese so into dancehall? Is this Japan’s latest craze or something that’s going to last?

King Josh
I s watching sum videos from thugi thugi, pretty wicked!!Thye ned to get producing sum riddims over there!!and i wanna hear em BOP BOP!!

zerohour
i have lived in japan for a year and can say that dancehall is pretty big.

Aku
Sincerely i think that fad or not.the simple fact of dancehall being appreciated there without the stereotypes associated usually in european influenced countries.the simple possibility of enjoying ya dancehall riddims without being associated wit being a thug or any similar stupid preconceived ideas is pure heaven.may that dream last or not.i think that everyone woule agree 10 year or so later,that it was a wonderful Faya!big up!

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