Dabo (ダボ; born 6 January 1975) is a Japanese hip-hop rapper. He first appeared on the Japanese hip-hop scene in the 1990s, collaborating in a Shakkazombie song, "Tomo ni ikkou". Since 2002, he has released three albums: Hitman (2002), Diamond (2003), and The Force (2006). Dabo's lyrics are more hard-edged than most J-pop, or Japanese pop, and represent a tough Japanese street culture.[1] He also appears as a playable character in the Japanese version of Def Jam Vendetta.
Dabo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 芦田 大介 (Ashida Daisuke) January 6, 1975 Noda, Chiba, Japan |
| Occupation(s) | Hip hop singer and rapper |
| Years active | 1996 - present |
Music career
editHe became a member of Nitro Microphone Underground in 1997. In 1999 he released his first single, Mr. Fudatzkee. In 2001, he was the first Japanese artist to be signed by Def Jam Japan. That same year, he made his major debut as a solo artist releasing Platinum Tongue, which reached number fifteen on the Japanese (Oricon) music charts. In addition to his solo works, Dabo racked up numerous credits collaborating with various artists. In addition to his solo works, he has amassed more than 60 credits working with various artists.[2]
Discography
edit| Solo Albums | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Label |
| 2001 | Platinum Tongue (CD, analog) | Def Jam Japan (UICJ-1002) |
| 2002 | Hitman (CD, analog) | Universal Music |
| 2003 | Diamond (CD, analog) | Universal Music |
| 2007 | Baby Mario World (CD, analog) | Toshiba EMI |
| 2010 | Hi-Five (CD, analog) | Toshiba EMI |
| Solo Singles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Label |
| Mr. Fudatzkee (analog) | ||
| 2000 | Supadondada (CD, analog) | Reality (RLTCD-002) |
| 2001 | Hakushukassai (applause) (CD, analog) | Def Jam Japan (UICJ-5001) |
| 2001 | Zero (CD, analog) | Def Jam Japan (UICJ-5002) |
| 2001 | Pinky~dakara, sono te o hanashite ~ Feat. Tyler (CD, analog) | Def Jam Japan (UICJ-5003) |
| 2001 | Lexxxusgucci (CD, analog) | Def Jam Japan (UICJ-5005) |
| 2002 | D.A.B.O. (CD, analog) | Def Jam Japan (UICJ-5008) |
| 2002 | Ai wa Automa (Love is Automatic) Feat.Hi-D (CD, analog) | Def Jam Japan (UICJ-5010) |
| 2002 | Nee-D (Lady) Feat. Lisa (CD, analog) | Def Jam Japan (UICJ-5013) |
| 2003 | Clap Ya Hands (CD) | Def Jam Japan (UICJ-5022) |
| Chosen One Feat. Chosen Lee (analog) | ||
| Collaborations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Title & Artist | Label |
| 1997 | Tomo ni Ikkou -version pure- Shakkazombie feat. Goretex, Suiken, Dabo, Macka-chin | Cutting Edge (CTCR-14082) |
| 1998 | Premium Magic Dabo | Polystar (PSCR-5697) |
| 1998 | Break Point DJ Sachiho feat. AKEEM DA MANAGOO, Dabo, Goku, K-BOMB, ZEEBRA | Gauss (GACR-2003) |
| 1998 | L'Adieu Tina feat. Dabo | Tokuma (TKCA-71712) |
| 1999 | 64 BARS RELAY Shakkazombie feat. Dabo, XBS, Suiken (on JOURNEY OF FORESIGHT) | Cutting Edge (CTCR-14134) |
| 2000 | Liquid of Love Tyler feat. Dabo | BMG (FHCB-5002) |
| 2000 | Taboo -Fore Play Mix DJ Hasebe feat. Momoko Suzuki, Dabo | Warner (WPC6-10070) |
| 2000 | 33:25 (Wussup Tokyo!?) Dabo & Buckwild (on Syncronicity 2nd Session) | Future Shock (PSCR-5870) |
| 2000 | Dialogue Goku feat. Dabo | Ai Network (EWCC-86502) |
| 2000 | Akugi Deli feat. Goretex, Suiken, S-Word, Dabo (on Aquarius) | Reality (RLTCD-006) |
| 3 Oze Hardway P.H. feat. Dabo, Mummy-D | ||
| 2000 | Relax Matha F*ka G.K. Maryan feat. Goretex, Macka-chin, Dabo, Suiken, Gama | Entsutsu (ERCD-2002) |
| 2000 | Daisan Ninja Kieru Makyuu feat. Dabo | Daisan Ninjya (D3N-CD-001) |
| 2000 | Ketatsu(?) Tokyo DJ Oasis feat. Dabo, S-Word (on Tokyo Desert) | SME (AICT-1274) |
| 2000 | Queens IS (Remix) LL Cool J feat. Dabo | Def Jam (UICD-6011) |
| 2000 | Nitro Microphone Underground Nitro Microphone Underground | Def Jam Japan (UICJ-1001) |
| 2001 | Dear Sweet Love -Afterglow Version Kaana feat. Dabo | Toshiba EMI (TOCT-4274) |
| 2001 | Shonan Hustler 2 Zebra feat. Dabo, Uzi, G.K.Maryan | Future Shock (PSCR-5987) |
| 2001 | Tekitou a.k.a Shunkashuutou Macka-chin feat. S-Word, XBS, Dabo, Bigzam, Goretex, Suiken, Deli (on CHIN ATTACK) | Reality (RLTCD-007) |
| 2001 | Honey Love (Hot) DJ Masterkey feat. Dabo (on Daddy's House Vol.1) | Life (LECD-10001) |
| 2001 | Brotherhood Kawabata and Dabo (on The Way We Are) | /DefStar (DFCL-1052) |
| 2001 | In My World Dabo feat. Pushim | KI/OON (KSCL-423) |
| 2001 | Jolty Floor (Live at DBEB) Eternal B and Dabo (on ESDN) | Warner Indies (WINN-82091) |
| It's Okay Shakkazombie feat. Dabo | ||
| Are You Ready for D Deli feat. Dabo (on Kuchiguruma) | ||
| Nani Hoshii? Soul Scream feat. Dabo | ||
| Nitemare DJ Masterkey feat. Dabo, Suiken, Deli, Bigzam | ||
| Midnight Kingdom DJ Hazime feat. Big Dick Bruna a.k.a. Dabo, Bigzam, C.T (on Harlem ver.1.0) | ||
| Let Me Ge-ology feat. Dabo and Truth Enola | ||
| Do or Die Q and Dabo | ||
| One Shot 1 Kiri Gagle feat. Dabo | ||
| Two Timing Tyler feat. Big-O and Dabo | ||
| ? Tsutchie feat. Dabo | ||
| Winding Road BoA feat. Dabo | ||
| Sing my Life Suite Chic feat. Dabo | ||
| Keep Rollin Ozrosaurus feat. Dabo and Uzi | ||
| I Wanna Know You (J.J. remix) Pushim feat. Dabo (on Dancehallic) | ||
| Customize Mabo(=Macka-chin + Dabo) (on 3 on 3) | ||
| The Shwing Lisa feat. Dabo | ||
| Koko ni Touch! D.O.I. feat. Dicky-Dee a.k.a. Dabo, Pushim | ||
| In Da Club (Bounce with Me) DJ Yutaka feat. Dabo | ||
| Koko Tokyo Aquarius feat. Big-O, Dabo, S-Word | ||
| Training Day Ganxsta D.X feat. Dabo, DJ Toshiki | ||
| Big Bangz S-Word feat. Deli, Dabo, Macka-chin, Goretex, Suiken, Bigzam, XBS (on STAR ILL WARZ) | ||
| Playboy AI feat. Dabo | ||
| Twisted Galaxy Revolver Flavour feat. Dabo, Low-IQ-01 | ||
| It's My Turn (Fight !!!) Dabo | ||
| Who Dat? aile feat. Dabo | ||
| Big Shit Kieru Makyuu feat. Dabo, Youth | ||
| Ya Heard!? Pt.2 Sphere of Influence feat. Dabo & Tokona-X | ||
| What's going on HI-D feat. Dabo, Twigy & DJ Beat | ||
| Unstoppable Equal feat. Dabo | ||
| One (Remix) XBS feat. Bigzam, Dabo, Deli, Goretex | ||
| 21MC Romero SP feat. Triptik, F.U.T.O, Maccho, Akitaken Dobuana, MC Q, Den, Buck Town Yas, Smooth B, MC Poppo, Luna, Dirty Harry Potter, Afra, Hannya, Rude Boy Face, Dabo, 565, Masaru, Uzi, Zebra, E.G.G. Man, Chada Man | ||
| Put Your Fist Up Maguma MC'S feat. Dabo | ||
| HOW WE LOW ~who the finest. who the biggest~ Tokona-X feat. Dabo, Bigzam, Mr.Oz | ||
| O.P.D. Michico feat. Dabo and Mikris | ||
| Ring My Bell Tyler feat. Dabo | ||
| Thunder Break Beats Kaminari-Kazoku. feat. AI, Habiscream, Dabo | ||
| Put Ya Hands Up Romero SP feat. Dabo | ||
| This Is How We Do DJ Celory a.k.a. Mr.Beats feat. Dabo, HI-D | ||
| CHECK MATE SSG feat. Dabo | ||
| Wick-Wick-Wack (Pop Killa 2004) Illicit Tsuboi feat. F-deezee a.k.a. Dabo, Mikris | ||
| Platinum # HGSP feat. Dabo, 4WD | ||
| Party Up Home Grown feat. Dabo | ||
| Hot Dance Hall Corn Head feat. Dabo, Akitaken Dobuana | ||
| Toriitomento Kreva feat. Dabo, Cuezero | ||
| All I Got Pop Shuvit feat. Dabo | ||
| 2010 | "I Rep" Dabo, Anarchy & KREVA | Lexington Co., Ltd |
| 2011 | "ケツにマシンガン(REMIX)" feat. DJ TY-KOH, K DUB SHINE & SHINGO★西成 | |
| 2011 | Tokyo Headz Bigzam feat. Dabo, Micho & Jiro (prod. by JOE IRON) | BIGBANG (Bigbang-001) |
| 2014 | 東京弐拾伍時 Dabo, Macka-Chin, Suiken & S-word (prod. by DJ Hazime & Bachlogic) | Lexington Co., Ltd |
References
edit- ^ Condry, Ian. Hip-hop Japan: Rap and the Paths of Cultural Globalization. Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2006.
- ^ Dabo, Japanese rapper videos - JapanSugoi - Everything Cool about Japan Archived 2008-03-27 at the Wayback Machine