Artist Profile
AKEBONO NATIONA hip-hop crew formed in Makuhari, Chiba, in 2000.
Akebono Nation began with three members who lived in the same apartment and were all part of their university jazz club. They started creating original hip-hop music and performing live. As members graduated, new members joined, and the lineup evolved over the years. The crew remained active until March 2003, with around 20 members having been part of Akebono Nation at different points during its initial run.
Eventually, the members graduated from university and went their separate ways, building their own lives, careers, and families.
Then, in 2025, former members came together once again.
While living their everyday lives as working adults, they returned to writing lyrics, creating tracks, gathering in the studio, and making music together.
Genre: Hip Hop/Rap, J-PopOrigin: Chiba, ChibaStart Year: 2000
MEMBER
ZEPPEKIRole: Lyricist, Composer, Producer, Remixer, Co-producer, Vocals, Background Vocals, Rap
TI 107Role: Lyricist, Composer, Producer, Remixer, Co-producer, Rap, Background Vocals, Vocals
RRole: Composer, Remixer, Producer, Co-producer, Bass Guitar
T2Role: Rap, Background Vocals, Lyricist
SHIBARole: Lyricist, Background Vocals, Vocals
WesRole: Guitar