The hip-hop culture magazine “BLUEPRINT THE MAGAZINE” (seller: apples&oranges) will be launched and released on May 26th. Pre-sale reservations are being accepted on Amazon.
The first issue features Zeebra and SEEDA, who have been driving Japanese hip-hop culture, on the double-sided cover. The photos are all black and white and were taken by photographer Shunichi Oda, who is the founder of the label.
In recent years, Japan’s popularity has been increasing, sparked by events such as the “BAZOOKA!!! High School RAP Championship” (BS SKY PerfecTV!), which produced artists such as Chanmina and T-Pablow, and “Freestyle Dungeon” (TV Asahi). hip hop scene. Zeebra and SEEDA, who have been leading the way since the beginning, share an entire 32-page interview, which is worth reading not only for hip-hop fans.
Both speakers talk about their careers, their values and philosophies towards hip-hop. The ups and downs of Japan’s hip-hop boom from the dawn of the 2000s to the 10s, and the trends in the Japanese music business behind it. And what each of them thinks about the future of hip-hop culture. Videos containing the entire long interview will be released one after another on the official Blueprint YouTube channel.
Live performances and merchandise development centered around magazines
Expand your offline community
“Blueprint” also develops businesses that go beyond the boundaries of magazines. We will make live performances and merchandise the pillars that stand alongside our media business, and function as a platform to foster an offline community of hip-hop fans.
The first showcase live will be held on June 23rd at the hip-hop club “HARLEM” in Shibuya. Up-and-coming artists such as CHICO CARLITO, MUD, ELIONE, LIZA, and Yan Seku have already been confirmed to perform.
■ “BLUEPRINT THE LIVE vol.1”
Date and time: June 23rd (Sun)
Doors open/start: 16:30 / 17:00
Venue: HARLEM (2-4 Maruyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Admission fee: 4,000 yen in advance (+500 yen includes “Blueprint the Magazine”), 4,500 yen on the day *1 drink (600 yen) each separately
