United Nations

Dj Yutaka is a successful Japanese DJ who worked in many discos and clubs in Japan before moving to the United States in 1982. He was a member of the Japanese Chapter of the hip-hop artist collective "Zulu Nation" and ICE-T's Rhyme Syndicate. In 1999, DJ Yutaka released "United Nation," a hit album featuring the likes of Guru, Mad Lion, Public Enemy, B-Real, Ice T, and other hip-hop legends. Alongside Yutaka, KRS-One stands as a titan of hip-hop, channeling the spirit of the South Bronx into anthems like "Sound of da Police" and "My Philosophy." In Japan, ZEEBRA blazed a trail with his solo career, spearheading the mainstream acceptance of hip-hop with hits like "Mr. Dynamite" and chart-topping albums like "Based on a True Story." Rounding out the ensemble is DJ Qbert, a turntablist virtuoso whose pioneering work with Invisibl Skratch Piklz redefined the art form. Complementing Yutaka's vision are Troy Staton and Lee Popa, two seasoned veterans whose expertise amplifies the project's potential through prior collaborations with icons like 2Pac, Wu-Tang Clan, and Gnarls Barkley, and add a layer of sonic sophistication to the endeavor. Together, under the banner of the "United Nations" project, this eclectic group of visionaries seeks to celebrate the global diversity of hip-hop culture and promises to be a landmark moment in the history of hip-hop.