You’re taking a dreamy late night drive down the purple and star lined streets of Shibuya. Through the speakers deep grooves and chunky drums compliment the neon signs passing by in time with the swinging hi-hats as Aru-2 & Kzyboost’s new LP “Hot Pants” bounces out of the stereo. Sometimes rich and dense, yet other times stripped back and direct, the duo’s productions make the perfect accompaniment for Kzyboost’s trademark talkboxing as they effortlessly fuse modern funk grooves with classic hip-hop & beat scene elements, not to mention a generous dose of 90s R&B sensibility. 

Hailing from Tokyo, Aru-2 and Kzyboost are both known for their work in the Japanese underground hip-hop scene. Aru-2 got his start producing for prominent artists like Issugi, Senninsho, Tamaki Roy, and Kid Fresno. His well-received 2013 debut EP “Arµ-2,” was featured in OkayPlayer, while his 2014 collaborative album “TANHÂ,” with Lee (Asano and Ryuhei) was lauded by Pitchfork. Kzyboost’s instrument of choice is the talk-box and as such is one of the best known talk-box artists in Japan. He’s released two studio albums, “Callin’ U” (2019), and “Keep Smoovin’” (2020), that fuse West Coast hip-hop and 90s R&B. The two artists bonded over their shared love of music across sessions at Aru-2’s home studio, resulting in their first collaborative album - the  “Hot Pants” LP.

Aru-2 & Kzyboost - Coffee In The Morning

Goin'back[HOUSE]

This is our 3rd radio session.
Show starts at 7pm JST on SoundCloud.

sugi (0:00〜)
Minami Taiki (39:48〜)

Good sounds and vibes from Japan to the world.
Tune in and enjoy the ride!

先月に引き続きrocro crewのsugiとMinami Taikiの二人でお届けする今回の配信は，
sugi(0:00〜)，Minami Taiki(39:48〜)による約80分のmixです。
今年を締めくくる配信となりますが，2023年も引き続きrocroをよろしくお願いします。

-Residents-
YOH（@heyyoh , www.instagram.com/si9yo/ ）
sugi（@mr_sugi , www.instagram.com/_mr.sugi__/ ）
Minami Taiki（@taiki-minami www.instagram.com/minami_taiki/ ）

rocro radio 003

This is our 8th radio session.
Show starts at noon JST on SoundCloud.

sugi (0:00〜)
Minami Taiki (38:00〜)

Good sounds and vibes from Japan to the world.
Tune in and enjoy the ride!

今回の配信は，rocro crewのsugi(0:00〜)，Minami Taiki(38:00〜)による，75分弱のmix showです。
是非チェックしていただけたら嬉しいです。
引き続きrocroをよろしくお願いします。

-Residents-
YOH（@heyyoh , www.instagram.com/si9yo/ ）
sugi（@mr_sugi , www.instagram.com/_mr.sugi__/ ）
Minami Taiki（@taiki-minami www.instagram.com/minami_taiki/ ）

rocro radio 008


This song is a heartfelt apology and a call to action for men to treat women with respect and care. The lyrics convey a sense of regret and accountability, with a focus on the importance of valuing and appreciating women. The song's message is one of empowerment and encouragement, urging women to stand up for themselves and seek better treatment. The soulful melody and sincere lyrics make it a powerful and emotional listen

2. I Apologize

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AALIYAH - ROCK THE BOAT (EDIT BY ANCHIN) [FREE DL]

Got blessed to do my first ever guest mix for The KRNER Shop! Here's 2 hours of me playing jams from my homies, cool ass remixes,  songs I'm feeling, whatever I want! 
As always, the tracklists are on my instagram: @m_boogs

Be sure to peep The Krner Shop! good ass music every sunday

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whateveriwant vol.4 (THEKRNERSHOP edition)

1. C Y G N - Dream About U
2. Ciro Mont feat. Josephin Bovi駭 - Everything
3. Ykwo - See You In My Dreams (feat. Devon Morrison)
4. haan808 - First Step
5. Ciro Mont - Purple gum
6. AK's - Griot & Roti (prod. by digitalluc & Made in M)
7. C Y G N - Astro Love
8. Phennel Koliander - silent again
9. Ian Ewing - j walk
10. Evil Needle - illusion
11. Elaquent - One Week (feat. A L L I E)
12. C Y G N - Know About It
13. Catharsiz - Groove Rotation
14. Aru-2 - Make U Smile
15. Ykwo - Saudade
16. Jinsfake - SSSinstrumental
17. Jabar Ligla - Zeoh
18. Mr. Brady & BudaMunk - Bugatti
19. Mujo情 - Smooth One
20. Ian Ewing - Middle of It (ft. Sara Diamond)
21. Suff Daddy - On My Mind
22. Midori - Rounded (Featuring Aru_2)
23. allthesefingers - a flawed place
24. Kzyboost - Voices (feat. KenT & Manami Otsuka)

Beats mix "Unseen"

1. illmore - Potpourri
2. IO - Showty.
3. Awich - What You Want (feat. IO)
4. 3House - You
5. 3House & GOODMOODGOKU - Bubble Gum
6. GOODMOODGOKU & 荒井優作 - 素敵で無敵なLady
7. underslowjams - 酩酊
8. 唾奇 x Sweet William - Girl (feat. Jinmenusagi)
9. Sweet William × Jinmenusagi - so goo
10. tofubeats - RIVER
11. Jin Dogg - 小悪魔 (LITTLE DEMON)
12. Daichi Yamamoto - She II feat. jjj
13. KOHH - I Think I'm Falling
14. tofubeats - LONELY NIGHTS
15. KID FRESINO - by her feat. 茂千代
16. iri - Telephone feat. 5lack
17. 5lack - Feelin' 29 (feat. Kojoe)
18. Kojoe & Olive Oil - No Woman No Cry (Cover)