Japonicus is a Tokyo based rock latino, cumbia, mestizo, pachanga, reggae, ska, roots music and rebel music production & label founded in 1999 by a group of young latinos and japanese music enthusiasts with support of individuals/companies from around the world.



Rebel Control emerged from the smoke and soul of the late-night reggae jams spearheaded by vocalist Andy Baron and musician/producer Richie Concrete in a disused shop in West London back in 2008. The sessions drew in a heavyweight collective of UK reggae talent and laid the foundation for a band rooted in friendship, unity and consciousness.
Taking their music and message far beyond the shop jams, Rebel Control lit up major UK festivals including Boomtown and Bestival and took their live show to stages in Italy, Poland, and Montenegro. Along the way, they’ve shared bills with reggae legends including Luciano, Mad Professor, and Easy Star All-Stars, while staying true to their principles — performing for causes close to their hearts such as Love Music Hate Racism.
With airplay and props from the likes of David Rodigan, Don Letts, and Tom Robinson on BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, and BBC 6 Music — and international support across blogs, radio stations, and selectors worldwide — and with a new album imminent, Rebel Control stand steady, still vibing, still rising.

Sort of the next big cringe. If my music's not a' nausing, then you must be a foreskin.

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