Official Report Released for ‘POP YOURS 2024’ Featuring Headliners LEX and Tohji

DAY 2 opened with nasthug’s energetic DJ performance, followed by Kaneee, 7, Campanella, and a wide variety of other talents.

The audience came to the venue with full of vibes and welcomed the artists with a big chorus in the morning, and CFN Malik, taro, swetty, and lil soft tennis appeared in the “NEW COMER SHOT LIVE” at noon.

Elle Teresa, wearing a pink wig, performed with sexy and stylish dancers. “Boss Bitch” brought the floor to its feet with 7. The rap-loving boys and girls went wild for DADA’s dark and aggressive drill “Satsutaba” that followed.

The afternoon started with the sophisticated Daichi Yamamoto, who performed “Glass Kyoto” from his album “Radiant” with JJJ, which has just released a music video. Next up was the passionate kZm. Next up was the passionate kZm. They performed “Dream Chaser Remix,” “DOSHABURI feat. JUMADIBA,” and “Forever Young” to a Makuhari Messe filled with cell phone lights. Forever Young. The event also featured the first live performance of “Champions,” a song produced by KM and produced by Kaneee, Kohjiya, and Yvng Patra for “POP YOURS.

CreativeDrugStore’s tight mic relay was a sight to behold, and the solo acts BIM, VaVa, in-d, JUBEE, and dooooo have announced that they will be performing at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall in September. As the evening progressed, tofubeats, who had played a big role yesterday, made the audience dance to “Mercury,” while Yo-Sea soothed and uplifted the audience with his clear voice.

The long climax of the show began with the appearance of Watson, a man suited for the big stage of Makuhari. The working-class hero from Tokushima is no longer just a guy who can sing along to every song, but a man who can make you sing along to every song. Meanwhile, IO, who has been pursuing urban coolness, blasted out “City Of Dreams” and “TOKYO KIDS” with MonyHorse. Even Hibari Misora, who was sampled on the song, was sung by everyone. Jin Dogg hit “BLUE feat. PETZ” and “Machikaze” with the tension on the verge of exploding.

Then, after flowing into “Young Coco” and “Team Tomodachi Dirty Kansai Remix,” the much talked-about Yuhki Chiba came to Makuhari with full anticipation. The overflowing crowd of teammates joined the party. The two showed off their different styles, but each with their own stoicism.

With the top of the mountain still higher, it was time for the headliner of DAY 2, Tohji. From the dark and hard “KUUUGA” mode of the first half, “GOKU VIBES” with Elle Teresa, “TEENAGE VIBE” with kZm, “Higher” with Mall Boyz The whole Makuhari area went crazy with high-energy rap songs such as “Higher” with Elle Teresa, “TEENAGE VIBE” with kZm and “Higher” with Mall Boyz. The term “hip-hop” in Japan today does not describe a specific sound or style. For the subscription-native generation, it encompasses a whole range of derived subgenres and cultures. POP YOURS” used the festival format to curate the diversification of hip-hop.

LEX rocked on Day 1, Tohji raved on Day 2, but they were both undeniably hip. All 43 groups had different personalities and performed at their best. Those who came to the event, and those who watched the live stream on YouTube, witnessed a creative affair at the forefront of Japanese hip-hop in an entertaining way. Many must have thought: “I can’t wait for next year’s event. Many must have thought, “I can’t wait for next year’s event now. (Text by Keita Miyazaki)