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Verbal

Zainichi Korean rapper (born 1975)

Verbal (born August 21, 1975) is a Japanese rapper, music video director and record producer who debuted in 1998 as a member of the hip hop group M-Flo. He is a third generation Zainichi Korean and a notable representative of Zainichi Korean music in Japan.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Verbal (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Aug 21, 1975.1

About

M-Flo's hits in the early 2000s, such as "How You Like Me Now?" and "Come Again" led to Verbal rapping and producing a wide range of acts in Japan such as Crystal Kay, BoA, Kumi Koda and Namie Amuro. Verbal considers his role in the group as a "host" than a rapper or producer, though their success and critical acclaim established them as an iconic and influential hip hop production team throughout Asia.

Verbal is also a member of other hip hop groups such as Mic Banditz and Teriyaki Boyz and has worked with Kanye West, Pharrell and Kylie Minogue amongst many others.

Verbal is also the chairman of music label Espionage Records (an imprint of Rhythm Zone under Avex Group), production agency Kozm and has a fashion brand called Ambush, co-founded with his wife Yoon Ahn.

He launched his solo career in March 2011 with the debut album Visionair.

From Wikipedia’s article on Verbal, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

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Early life and education

  • Date not recordedSt. Mary's International School3
  • Date not recordedBoston College3

Career

Occupation: rapper, music video director, record producer, songwriter, singer.5

Personal life

  • BornAug 21, 1975, Tokyo6
  • CitizenshipSouth Korea7

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