J-Pop Artist of the Week #73 [J-Hip-hop] - SALU (Oct. 7th - Oct. 13th)

[Mandilinn]

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This Week's Artist:
SALU

SALU (real name unknown/private) is a rapper from Hokkaido Prefecture currently under the label Toys Factory. He became interested in rapping at the age of 4, and began writing rap at the age of 14. In March 2012, he released his first album “IN MY SHOES†under the label ONE YEAR WAY MUSIC (founded by BACH LOGIC). His singles “THE GIRL ON A BOARD†won SSTV’s “Power Push†award, and was nominated for a music video award. SALU sold out tickets to his first one-man live in Shibuya in November of 2012. In 2013, he made the announcement that he was moving to major label Toy’s Factory.

Music

I Gotta Go
Home Way No. 24

You can listen to previews of his other music on iTunes Japan or from the discography page of his official website.

Recent Releases

[Album] Comedy
Release Date: July 28th, 2014
Editions: CD-Only

 

1. 100th Monke
2. New Balance
3. Tokyo Zombie
4. Comedy
5. BMS
6.

7. Weekend
8. Moon Child
9. Spaceboy
10.

11. Sphere
12. Painkiller

Websites and Social Media

Official Blog
Official Twitter
Official Instagram
Official Toys Factory Website
Official Website

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[Link]

Yay, thanks for this! I've been listening to him a lot lately.

[Pinklette]

YAS SALU!

 

I had to warm up to his voice at first but boy has flow and his album Comedy got some amazing jams like Painkiller & BMS

 

 

 

 

 

and I love this one from his debut album

 

 

 

 

and ofcourse his featuring on RGTO    

 

 

[Amaya]

Yash SALU I had the same problem with his but ugh from his first album to now boys been killing it 

[Pinku_pinku]

Whoop SALU! <3

 

Like everyone else says you just have to get used to his voice but once you do, you'll find he has great songs! I prefer his debut album, In My Shoes to his latest, Comedy so here's one of my fav songs from it.

 

 

 

These two songs he's featured on are pretty good too. Also helps that other favs of mine are on the tracks (AKLO, JAY'ED and Jazee Minor <3 <3 <3)

 

 

[DocumentaLy]

He's becoming a new fave these past few years...

 

 

 

 

The best song from his new album

 

 

And some of my faves have praise for him!

 

 

Ichiro Yamaguchi on SALU: â€When looking at the lyrics, they seem amazingly fresh and wonderful.†

 

 

 

Kaela Kimura on SALU: â€What you’re listening to completely draws you in.â€

[eplizo]

He's such a king. I love him sfm. His music is amazing.

[Psy]

YAS SALU!

 

I had to warm up to his voice at first but boy has flow and his album Comedy got some amazing jams like Painkiller & BMS

Yash SALU I had the same problem with his but ugh from his first album to now boys been killing it

Everyone comes round to liking him eventually...

[hendawg]

My fave J rapper atm. So fresh!

 

Goodtime and Weekend are recommended.

 

Also he's featured on DJ Deckstream song WANNA BE STRONGER. Great tune as well.