TIGHT a.k.a. REKKO
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TIGHT a.k.a. REKKOBorn in Gifu Prefecture, he is a hip-hop artist.
Starting with his victory at the 9th "High School Rap Championship", he went on to win competitions such as "School of Rap" and "SPOTLIGHT", and also made it to the main event of "KING OF KINGS" in 2016, quickly rising to the forefront of Japan's freestyle rap battle scene.
In the summer of 2017, he was selected as a second-generation Monster on TV Asahi's "Freestyle Dungeon", the show that sparked the current battle rap boom.
As his name spread nationwide, he gained a strong following through over 100 live performances a year and amassed more than 150,000 followers across Twitter and Instagram.
In terms of music releases, his debut EP "AUTOMTICFUN" (2016) sold out all 1,500 physical copies. His follow-up single "KEEP ON RUNNIN" reached No.1 on the iTunes Hip-Hop chart.
In 2018, he released his highly anticipated first full-length album "TIGHT", followed by his second album "omniveres" in 2020. The lead track "Yume no Hate" (Where the Dream Ends) gained attention with its music video, now with over 750,000 views on YouTube.
More recently, while continuing to compete in major rap battles, he has expanded his career into television. As a regular cast member on TV Asahi's "Freestyle Teacher", he teaches rap to popular celebrities, including actor Ryuji Harada and comedian Yuriyan Retriever. His engaging lessons have received widespread praise, expanding his presence beyond the battle scene.
Genre: Hip Hop/RapActive Area: Gifu
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