KRS-ONE, Zeebra, and DJ Yutaka Unite for "UNITED NATIONS"

December 15, 2024 | Tokyo, Japan | Team RJHH

The hip-hop world is celebrating a significant event with the release of “UNITED NATIONS”, an iconic collaboration brought to life by DJ Yutaka. This groundbreaking project once again bridges Japan and the United States through music, featuring legendary figures like KRS-ONE, Zeebra, and the scratching maestros of the Invisibl Skratch Piklz.

DJ Yutaka, a hip-hop pioneer in Japan, has been instrumental in introducing and spreading hip-hop culture between Asia and America. Since the early 2000s, his “UNITED NATIONS” project has served as a unique platform, bringing together renowned artists from both sides of the Pacific. After a long hiatus, this monumental project returns with an international collaboration of epic proportions.

Nicknamed “The Teacher,” KRS-ONE is a living legend who has shaped and reshaped the foundations of hip-hop throughout his career. Known for his powerful rhymes and profound messages, he continues to provoke critical thought about the role and evolution of hip-hop in our lives. His involvement in “UNITED NATIONS” offers a rare opportunity to hear the master himself engage in a transpacific collaboration.

Representing Japan with passion and intensity, Zeebra is a trailblazing rapper who has been pivotal in popularizing hip-hop in his homeland. In his track “Rhyming Animal,” he shares his journey, exploring how hip-hop transformed his life while passing on its core values to younger generations.

DJ QBert, DJ Shortkut, and DJ D-Styles—members of the legendary American scratching collective Invisibl Skratch Piklz—add another layer of brilliance to the project. Their unparalleled skill on the turntables and boundless creativity promise to elevate this already extraordinary collaboration to new heights. “UNITED NATIONS” is not just a song—it’s a celebration of hip-hop in all its forms. From KRS-ONE’s electrifying rhymes to Zeebra’s commanding flows and the hypnotic scratches of the Invisibl Skratch Piklz, this project encapsulates the very essence of this universal culture. For fans and purists alike, “UNITED NATIONS” is also available in a vinyl edition—a must-have for anyone looking to own a piece of this historic collaboration between two giants of the global hip-hop scene.