JP THE WAVY

JP THE WAVY is a Japanese rapper credited with pioneering a distinctive, genre-blending sound within Japan's hip-hop scene, paired with a bold personal fashion sense. Before turning to music, he worked as a dancer, and that background shows in the rhythmic, high-energy delivery of his tracks. His breakthrough came with the music video for «Cho Wavy De Gomenne», released in 2017, which became a viral sensation; its remix featuring SALU has drawn tens of millions of views online.

He has collaborated widely across the Japanese hip-hop and R&B landscape, appearing alongside artists such as Awich, BAD HOP, m-flo, and PSYCHIC FEVER, and has performed internationally with artists from the United States, South Korea, China, Taiwan, and beyond. His 2020 debut album «LIFE IS WAVY» paired his music with striking visual branding from designer Verdy, reinforcing his reputation as a figure whose influence extends into fashion and visual culture.

JP THE WAVY has represented Japanese hip-hop on international stages, including a performance at SXSW in 2019, and contributed to major international soundtrack projects. Tracks like «WAVEBODY», «TOKYO DRIFT FREESTYLE», and «What’s Poppin» showcase his energetic, adaptable style that moves fluidly between trap-influenced rap and party-oriented hooks.