JP THE WAVY is a Japanese rapper redefining the sound and image of contemporary hip-hop with his genre-bending music and bold fashion sense. Celebrated as both a trailblazing artist and a style icon, he has become one of the most influential figures in Japan’s new generation of music culture.
After starting his career as a dancer, he made a sensational debut with the 2017 viral hit “Cho Wavy De Gomenne”, which quickly took the internet by storm. Since then,
As a producer, he has also worked with acts such as PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE and Mori Calliope, earning high praise for his sharp sonic vision and global sound.
In 2021, he became the only Asian artist featured on the soundtrack of Fast & Furious 9 (F9: The Fast Saga), and was honored with GQ MEN OF THE YEAR 2021 – Best Rap Artist.
In 2024, he formed MNNK Bro., a creative collaboration with world-renowned contemporary artist Takashi Murakami, further bridging the worlds of art, fashion, and music.