Yuki Chiba, formerly known as the rapper KOHH, recently announced his decision to retire songs from his KOHH era from future performances. This declaration was made during his appearance on the internet radio show ‘Zeebra’s LUNCHTIME BRAKES’ on the hip-hop station WREP, where he also responded to questions from listeners.
Since stepping away from the KOHH persona at the end of 2021, Yuki Chiba has been actively reshaping his career under his real name. In February, he went viral worldwide with the release of ‘Team Tomodachi’. The track marked his return to the rap game and sparked numerous remixes and collaborations with fellow rappers. When asked about performing songs from his KOHH era in future concerts, Chiba firmly stated, “I won’t. KOHH is no more”.
Chiba’s decision underscores his commitment to embracing his current artistic identity. Despite his past successes as KOHH, he is forging a fresh perspective and artistic direction. In his interview with WREP director Zeebra, Chiba expressed uncertainty about the release schedule of his upcoming projects but affirmed his readiness to make a comeback whenever the time is right.
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Yuki Chiba’s recent appearance on THE FIRST TAKE, a prominent Japanese music YouTube channel, set a record for the largest number of collaborators on set for a single performance.
For those interested in Chiba’s recent endeavors and insights, his appearance on ‘Zeebra’s LUNCHTIME BRAKES’ is available for streaming on ABEMA, where he also shared his thoughts on recent artists, manga, anime, and books that have caught his attention.
Additionally, the remix album ‘Team Tomodachi (The Remixes)’, curated by Yuki Chiba and a lineup of both domestic and international artists, was released digitally on May 2nd. Among the 13-track release are remixes featuring notable figures such as Texas’ Bun B and Tennessee’s Duke Deuce, alongside Japan’s own heavyweights including Jin Dogg, ¥ellow Bucks, Watson and King Ghidorah, among others.
Yuki Chiba
Team Tomodachi (The Remixes)
Release Date: 02/05/2024
Label: YC Sounds
Stream: Spotify | Apple Music