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Masashi Yoshida crosses over from the underground hip-hop scene to “Critique Rebirth School”
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Merlion Marks 15 Years of Solo Activities: The Ideal Path to Pursuing His Musical Passion
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First-Ever Public Disclosure: Spotify Unveils Payments and Contributions to Japan’s Music Industry in Annual Report
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