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 Kracker Japz's Profile |
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Representing Kansai since 2005 |
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| Location: | Nara, Osaka |
| Country: |  Japan |
| Last Login: | Nov 2, 2008 (420 days back) |
About Me |
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Anyone lucky enough to have seen a Kracker Japz gig will testify to their sheer energy and intensity. A meeting of minds and a melting of cultures, they light up a venue like no other. Hailing from all corners of the globe, the KJ'z play a blend of funk fused with hip hop, acoustic and rock sensibilities, driven by lead singer J-Hunt's animated presence, sharp lyrics and banter. Circumstances collided in 2005 to put Canadian Jason Hunt and US beat boxer Greg Engbrecht in the same creative space. Both recent arrivals in the country and looking for new musical projects, they soon combined to give the first ever KJ's gig. It was a raw ten minute set ・microphones plugged into guitar amps, but even so their talent and presence was clear. The scene was Nara, Japan. The early crowds a mix of like minded foreigners and Japanese friends. Each gig brought progress - soon they were a four piece ・adding Japanese guitarist Michi, and accomplished New Zealand drummer Gareth "Filthy" McGlone. New songs were never in short supply and the next year was spent playing small venues and developing their sound and performance. Greg returned to the US towards the end of 2006, his absence paving the way for Australian Ashley Barr to jump in on bass, his melodic bass lines adding another dimension to the KJ'z sound. With all the elements in place, things really progressed in 2007. The band were spotlighted in national newspaper the Daily Yomiuri, and played at popular live houses throughout Osaka including the Shangri-La and Esaka Muse. The KJ'z also took their show to various festivals throughout Japan including the San-In Beach Party in Tottori, Indian Summer Festival at lake Biwako, The World Eco Festival and the Kashiba Music Festival in Nara. They had their first television appearance on Music Japan TV at a Charity Seaside live event at the ATC Nanko in Osaka in July and were later asked to headline part two of the event in September. 2007 was capped off in style with the KJ'z performing from atop the 58 storey Asia Pacific Trade Centre tower in Osaka port, to a rapturous New Years Eve crowd. 2008 looks set to be the year the Kracker Japz take Japan by storm. Their raw energy, presence and sound has been compared to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys, Rage Against the Machine, Monkey Majik and Guns and Roses. The Kracker Japz remain one of the top unsigned bands in Japan. - L.B. (KJ Press) e-mail: krackerjapzjapan@yahoo.ca for a press kit and demo contact: leon037@gmail.com Kracker Japzの演奏を運よく観ることができた人たち 、この上ないエネルギーと迫力を目の当た にする。彼らが繰り広げる心と文化のるつ は、会場に火をつける。世界の隅から集ま たメンバーが作る音は、ヒップホップ、ア ースティック、ロック、ファンクが融合し もので、まるで音楽の創作料理とも言える そのビートに刻むラップは最後のスパイス なり、ボーカルのＪ--Ｈｕｎｔの鋭い歌詞と 、活気に満ちたパフォーマンスによってＫＪ のサウンドは最高のエンターテイメントとな る。すべては、創造的な空間を共にするカナ ダから来たJason Hunt とアメリカから来たビートボクスサーによっ て始まった。来日したばかりの二人はＫＪと して幕を開けた。初の演奏は10分のセット、 イクをギターのアンプに繋げただけだった 、彼らの才能とその存在感は「本物」だっ 。発信は奈良から。初期の観客は同士の外 人と日本人の友達がほとんどであった。演 を重ねるたびに進化し、すぐに4人のメンバ ーでバンドは構成された。日本人のギターを 演奏するミチとニュージーランドから来たド ラムのGareth”Filthy”McGloneがバンドに加わっ 。新曲の数は勢いを知らなかった。小さな 場での演奏を重ね、新しいサウンドとパフ ーマンスに磨きをかけた。その後、Gregは2006 年の終わりにアメリカに帰国し、オーストラ リア出身のASHLEY BARRが、メロディー感溢れるベースの音でGreg 穴を埋めてくれた。全ての要素が一つに集 ったところで2007年は飛躍的な年となった。 ＫＪは読売新聞にも注目され、2007年のお正 連載の記事で取り上げられた--http://www.yomiuri .co.jp/e-japan/nara/kikaku/098/6.htm--。 また、大阪 人気のあるライブハウス、「Shangri-La」や「 Esaka Muse 」ではグルービーなパフォーマンスで観客を 盛り上げた。またローカルだけではなく、鳥 取で行われたSan-In Beach Party、琵琶湖でのIndian Summer、奈良で行われたWorld Eco FestivalやKashiba Music Festivalにも参加した。Music Japan TVではＫＪが参加したＡＴＣ南港でのCharity Seaside Liveを取り上げ、その後も9月での熱いステー を番組のヘッドラインとして放映された。2 007年の締めくくりには、５８階建てのAsia Pacific Trade Centreで演奏し、大晦日にふさわしい最高のス テージとなった。ＫＪのエネルギー溢れるサ ウンドはRed Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys, Guns and Roses とRage Against the Machine. と比較される。ＫＪは独自の音楽スタイルと 国際的なメンバーから成り立つ関西で最も“ ＨＯＴ”なバンドである。2008年は進化し続 るＫＪから目が離せない。 |
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My Interests |
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Music:Member Since: 10/5/2006Band Website: facebook.com/group.php?gid=2248534467 Band Members: "Something Like This" Live "Cherry Girl" Live "Honeybum" Live "Burnout" Live Shakes KJ on MJTV "Pop" at ATC Osaka Kracker Japz @ ATC July 22 .. Epiphany Sounds Like: Copy this code to your website to display this banner! Record Label: unsigned Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Rock / Hip Hop / Funk) |
My Pictures |
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My Blog |
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Kansai Scene Interview |
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| The Kracker Japz were featured in an interview in Kansai Scene's March Issue. Check it out!cheersKJ... Posted by Kracker Japz on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:14:00 PST |
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"Honeybum" Lyrics |
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| HoneybumLong dark hair brown eyes that are cheeky eyedLeave the make-up on the shelf, your face doesn't need to hideDress down chick, makes you bona fideSending you this invitation on this roller coas... Posted by Kracker Japz on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:13:00 PST |
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"Epiphany" lyrics |
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| Epiphany
(Verse 1)
My own worst enemy,
used to be a friend to me
Got the power to instill the fear,
staring right back at me in the mirror
No matter how much I try,
course of actions always ... Posted by Kracker Japz on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:43:00 PST |
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"Remedy" lyrics |
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| Remedy
(Chorus)
Kanashimi
Searchin' for serenity through the pain and sorrow
I still believe
I will find a remedy and I will look tomorrow
Kanashimi
Nothin' is for free, I can only borrow
... Posted by Kracker Japz on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:38:00 PST |
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Publicist Doozy |
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| Hey yall, hope all is goin well for ya
The KJz have undergone a few changes in the last couple months:
Previous manager Demaurier Lewis has resigned as KJz manager. He will be heading back to L.A... Posted by Kracker Japz on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:28:00 PST |
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Like us enough? |
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if so, then add the banner below to your myspace for a chance to be a big winner!!!
Prizes:
Grand Prize - 2 lifetime backstage passes to Murphys Irish Pub in Shinsaibashi, Osaka
Runner ... Posted by Kracker Japz on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:16:00 PST |
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Cheers to the New Years |
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| We would like to wish everyone best of luck for the upcoming year!! and wherever you are remember to have an awesome but safe party!!!
We will be celebrating the new year in style at the World Trade C... Posted by Kracker Japz on Sun, 30 Dec 2007 07:23:00 PST |
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Happy Holidayz |
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| Kracker Japz would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays and be safe over the holiday season.The KJz got a busy month ahead starting with the countdown show at the World Trade Cen... Posted by Kracker Japz on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:57:00 PST |
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"Just Funk" Lyrics |
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| You can check out this track on iLike.com via facebook.
If you have facebook then don't forget to join our group "Kracker Japz" and you can get a free download from garageband.com
Kracker Japz ... Posted by Kracker Japz on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:32:00 PST |
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More reviews of "Just Funk" |
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| Here are some more reviews of "Just Funk" from garageband.com. Also u can listen to this track through facebook.com via iLike.com. ANd if you havnt joined our facebook group yet then what are you wait... Posted by Kracker Japz on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 04:24:00 PST |
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