WHO IS VLOT? Meet the rising Japanese DJ and producer who collaborating with Thai rappers to spread hip-hop worldwide.

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VLOT Japan FIIXD LEX 1Mill OFF THE HOOK "Highest in the Room“

VLOT, a talented producer and DJ from Tokyo, is driving the underground waves of the Japanese hip-hop scene to resonate globally through collaborations with Asian artists, including those from Thailand. He plays a crucial role in connecting cultures through music under the label ‘bpm plus asia,’ aiming to showcase the unique voices of Asian rappers. Drawing inspiration from roots that are not different from the core of this music genre, VLOT strives to create a unique musical experience.

VLOT Japan FIIXD LEX 1Mill OFF THE HOOK "Highest in the Room“

His first album, titled “WHO IS VLOT?,” playfully teases his role as a skilled producer behind many great tracks, while also inviting listeners to explore the realm of hip-hop music in his style and that of his musical partners. To push the boundaries beyond his Japanese identity.

Recently, he teamed up with FIIXD at the OFF THE HOOK “Highest in the Room” event as a DJ, experiencing the Thai hip-hop fans for the first time. He was impressed, noting that Thai artists have a truly unique style. After the event, the Cosmos team had the chance to talk to VLOT via email about the differences in hip-hop culture between Japan and the rest of the world, the obstacles and efforts involved, and his first performance in Thailand that left a significant impression on him in this Transmission column.

Hi, this is VLOT. I work as a producer and DJ in Tokyo.

Hip-hop is listened to all over the world, and the scene in Japan is currently getting bigger and bigger every year.

The song I made with LEX and 1Mill in 2022 was my first time working with a Thai rapper. After that, I visited Thailand several times for production camps and other events, and had sessions and communication with various artists. Everyone was very friendly, and their attitude towards music and sensitivity was very stimulating.

What I particularly noticed was that I was surprised that most of the Thai artists I met could actually speak English. Hip-hop originated in America, and as Asians, we have been influenced by this culture, digested our admiration for it, and felt a sense of commonality and camaraderie in transmitting our own lifestyles from Asia.

VLOT Japan FIIXD LEX 1Mill OFF THE HOOK "Highest in the Room“

Tokyo may be particularly unique, but I feel like the rent is high and there are very few recording studios. If there were more studios that could be rented more openly, I think the community of various artists and producers would become more active, and many more interesting things would be created.

I’ve been working in Tokyo for a long time, and I think the Japanese hip-hop scene is the most exciting and diverse I’ve ever seen. It’s getting more and more interesting.

It was my first time DJing in Bangkok, so I was a little skeptical about how it would turn out, but it turned out to be a great success. FIIXD asked me to DJ the next day as well, so I ended up DJing the next day as well, which was really fun.

I met him for the first time this time, and we had a session together the day after the show, and he’s also a DJ, and the music he makes comes from a variety of genres, and I think it’s very diverse and musical. I was surprised.

The chicken burger from a hamburger shop called Quikie Burger has been my favorite ever since I first visited Thailand, and I was able to eat it twice this time and was very satisfied lol.

I’ve released a song with 1Mill once, but I’ve never had a session with him, so I’d really like to do one

I would like to perform at Rolling Loud in Thailand. It’s one of my dreams to see my name in that lineup.

From Tokyo to Asia, and from Asia to the world, we will collaborate with colleagues from all over the world to create a big movement, so please keep an eye on our future activities.



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