Artist Profile
INNOCENSE
Changed his name from HIROFUMI THE INNOCENSE to INNOCENSE. He has been active in the underground scene in Hyogo, Osaka, Tokyo, and Fukuoka, and is currently based in Osaka. In 2006, he was the first grand champion of the Osaka Spoken Word Slam (OSWS). In 2013, he moved to the U.S. by himself. He is well known not only for his live performances and soundtracks, but also as a freestyle master. Lyrical depiction of scenes that appeals to the heart. His live performances, in which he continuously releases naked words filled with passionate energy, invite the audience to enter his unique worldview. As for his own works, he has released three CD albums and a 12-inch VINYL from his own SOUL EATER RECORDINGS. After participating in various compilation albums, Michita of Hokkaido completed her 3rd album produced entirely by herself, and her most recent album was released on 10/21/2021. He also completed "Late Blooming Flowers" with NARISK, a beat maker he met in Fukuoka, and released it digitally on 2022/6/29. As the latest release, he and CROWD released "WAKE UP JPN UNDERGROUND" on 2022/11/22. WAKE UP JPN UNDERGROUND" was released on 11/22/2022. Currently, he is further refining his skills as well as his humanity, and transforming them into the power of words. A survivor of the crazy underground scene.