BARCO
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BARCORaised in the Higashishinmachi Housing Complex in Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Born as a Japanese Brazilian, he grew up navigating the challenges of life as a foreigner in Japanese society. In middle school, he connected with others who shared the same experience out of those bonds, and out of impromptu freestyle sessions in front of the community centre, GREEN KIDS was born. Joining the crew in 2013, BARCO carved out a distinct identity through his unmistakable rap style a hypnotic, incantation-like flow his crewmates describe as instantly recognizable alongside razor-sharp Japanese lyricism and quick wit that set him apart within the group
On June 13, 2025, GREEN KIDS released their long-awaited debut album, CONCRETE GREEN, bringing their name from Shizuoka to the entire nation. BARCO's lyrics carry the weight of real life the reality of being an immigrant, loyalty to his crew, and an unbreakable love for the housing complex that raised him.
Genre: Hip Hop/Rap
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