(1975-10-18) October 18, 1975 (age 48) Tokyo, Japan
Genres
Hip hop
Occupation(s)
MC, record producer, activist
Instrument(s)
Vocals
Years active
1996-present
Labels
E22, Mary Joy Recordings
Website
www.e22.com
Musical artist
Shingo Annen (Japanese: 安念 真吾, Hepburn: Annen Shingo, born 1975), better known by his stage name Shing02, is a Japanese hip hop recording artist, record producer, activist and investor. He was described by Patrick Neate as one of the Japanese emcees who "has addressed important issues from Japanese ethnicity to sexual exploitation to the education system."[1]
Due in part to growing up in Western cities, Shing02 stands as one of the few multilingual rappers from Japan able to compose songs entirely in either Japanese or English.[2] His rhyming style makes use of lyrics which are largely conceptual in nature and his hip-hop sound is known for blending various influences, ranging from reggae to traditional Japanese music to jazz. The style of music has made him a significant presence within the underground rap community, and he has achieved recognition beyond the scene for rapping "Battlecry", the theme song of the hip-hop-influenced chanbara anime Samurai Champloo, produced by late Japanese jazz rap DJ Nujabes.[3]
^Neate, Patrick (2004) [2003]. "Part Two: Tokyo". Where You're at: Notes from the Frontline of a Hip Hop Planet. London: Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 77. ISBN 0747563896.
^Reeves, Mosi (2020-03-28). "How Shing02 and Nujabes Linked West Coast and Japanese Hip-Hop". KQED. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
^Watanabe, Shinichiro (2007). ROMAN ALBUM: Samurai Champloo. Mangaglobe/Shimoigusa Champloos, Dark Horse Comics Inc. p. 56. ISBN 978-1-59307-642-9.
真吾, Hepburn: Annen Shingo, born 1975), better known by his stage name Shing02, is a Japanese hip hop recording artist, record producer, activist and...
"chillhop". Seba collaborated with Japanese artists like Uyama Hiroto, Shing02, L-Universe, and Minmi, and with various underground American hip hop acts...
The album features artists Cise Starr and Akin (of CYNE), Terry Callier, Shing02, Substantial, Pase Rock, Apani B and Uyama Hiroto. It was the final studio...
combination of hip hop and instrumental jazz, and features artists like Shing02, Substantial, Five Deez and Cise Starr (of CYNE). Despite the fact that...
artists. The opening theme "Battlecry" was performed and co-written by Shing02, while the various ending themes were performed by Minmi, Kazami, and Azuma...
other hip hop and downtempo artists including Pase Rock, Uyama Hiroto, and Shing02. It was Nujabes' last album before his death in 2010. The album cover image...
Accounts" such as actress, model, singer Anna Tsuchiya, producer and rapper Shing02, Akihabara idol Haruko Momoi and Lupin III from the self-titled series...
States, as rappers such as Somali-Canadian poet K'naan, Japanese rapper Shing02, and Sri Lankan British artist M.I.A. achieved considerable worldwide recognition...
hip hop and jazz, and features artists Funky DL, Apani B, Substantial, Shing02, L-Universe, Pase Rock, Five Deez, and Cise Starr. Hydeout Productions...
orchestral performance featuring classic anime opening themes were performed. Shing02 performed "Battlecry" from Samurai Champloo, and Yoasobi performed "Idol"...
100 while its various remixes topped the charts in several countries. Shing02 was chosen for rapping "Battlecry", the theme song of the hit hip-hop-influenced...
episodes. The opening theme "Battlecry" was composed by Nujabes, with Shing02 singing and writing the lyrics. The ending themes were created by Minmi...
Kamisawa Direct-to-video films Luv(Sic) Hexalogy 2001–2015 Nujabes and Shing02 Music Resident Evil 2002–2016 Capcom Films Tunnels 2007–2013 Roderick Gordon...
after he died in a car accident in 2010. His collaborative album with Shing02 entitled Luv(Sic) Hexalogy was released on December 9, 2015, four years...
Automator Tony Kanal Mike Park Simon Tam Apl.de.ap DJ Qbert Mike Relm Shing02 Mike Shinoda Joseph Hahn Tyga Vienna Teng Alex Van Halen Eddie Van Halen...
composer. He acted a trailblazer in both Jazz Rap and Lo-Fi (Low Fidelity). Shing02, was a frequent collaborator on the luv(sic) hexology. Japanese Denim is...
The Pussycat Dolls Laura Shigihara, singer-songwriter, and programmer Shing02, recording artist known as Shingo Annen Mike Shinoda co-founder of Linkin...
Bemba Sound System Rhymester The Skatalites Blackalicious Fidel Nadal Shing02 YKZ Sonic Youth Butthole Surfers The Get Up Kids JUDE (Kenichi Asai) The...
Weft Feat Koohsar Mc In 2015, she collaborated with Japanese rap artist Shing02 for a worldwide recording project called 1+1, and the resulting documentary...
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