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Kracker Japz
Rock / Hip Hop / Funk

"Representing Kansai since 2005"

Nara, Osaka
Japan

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Last Login:  7/19/2008
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Member Since10/5/2006
Band Websitefacebook.com/group.php?gid=2248534467
Band Members


"Something Like This" Live



"Cherry Girl" Live



"Honeybum" Live



"Burnout" Live



Shakes



KJ on MJTV



"Pop" at ATC Osaka
Kracker Japz @ ATC July 22
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Epiphany



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Anyone lucky enough to have seen a Kracker Japz gig will testify to their sheer energy and intensity. A meeting of minds and a melting of cultures, they light up a venue like no other. Hailing from all corners of the globe, the KJ'z play a blend of funk fused with hip hop, acoustic and rock sensibilities, driven by lead singer J-Hunt's animated presence, sharp lyrics and banter.

Circumstances collided in 2005 to put Canadian Jason Hunt and US beat boxer Greg Engbrecht in the same creative space. Both recent arrivals in the country and looking for new musical projects, they soon combined to give the first ever KJ's gig. It was a raw ten minute set ・microphones plugged into guitar amps, but even so their talent and presence was clear. The scene was Nara, Japan. The early crowds a mix of like minded foreigners and Japanese friends. Each gig brought progress - soon they were a four piece ・adding Japanese guitarist Michi, and accomplished New Zealand drummer Gareth "Filthy" McGlone. New songs were never in short supply and the next year was spent playing small venues and developing their sound and performance. Greg returned to the US towards the end of 2006, his absence paving the way for Australian Ashley Barr to jump in on bass, his melodic bass lines adding another dimension to the KJ'z sound.

With all the elements in place, things really progressed in 2007. The band were spotlighted in national newspaper the Daily Yomiuri, and played at popular live houses throughout Osaka including the Shangri-La and Esaka Muse. The KJ'z also took their show to various festivals throughout Japan including the San-In Beach Party in Tottori, Indian Summer Festival at lake Biwako, The World Eco Festival and the Kashiba Music Festival in Nara. They had their first television appearance on Music Japan TV at a Charity Seaside live event at the ATC Nanko in Osaka in July and were later asked to headline part two of the event in September. 2007 was capped off in style with the KJ'z performing from atop the 58 storey Asia Pacific Trade Centre tower in Osaka port, to a rapturous New Years Eve crowd.

2008 looks set to be the year the Kracker Japz take Japan by storm. Their raw energy, presence and sound has been compared to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys, Rage Against the Machine, Monkey Majik and Guns and Roses. The Kracker Japz remain one of the top unsigned bands in Japan. - L.B. (KJ Press)

e-mail: krackerjapzjapan@yahoo.ca
for a press kit and demo contact: leon037@gmail.com




Kracker Japzの演奏を運よく観ることができた人たちは、この上ないエネルギーと迫力を目の当たりにする。彼らが繰り広げる心と文化のるつぼは、会場に火をつける。世界の隅から集まったメンバーが作る音は、ヒップホップ、アコースティック、ロック、ファンクが融合したもので、まるで音楽の創作料理とも言える。そのビートに刻むラップは最後のスパイスとなり、ボーカルのJ--Huntの鋭い歌詞と、活気に満ちたパフォーマンスによってKJのサウンドは最高のエンターテイメントとなる。すべては、創造的な空間を共にするカナダから来たJason Hunt とアメリカから来たビートボクスサーによって始まった。来日したばかりの二人はKJとして幕を開けた。初の演奏は10分のセット、マイクをギターのアンプに繋げただけだったが、彼らの才能とその存在感は「本物」だった。発信は奈良から。初期の観客は同士の外国人と日本人の友達がほとんどであった。演奏を重ねるたびに進化し、すぐに4人のメンバーでバンドは構成された。日本人のギターを演奏するミチとニュージーランドから来たドラムのGareth”Filthy”McGloneがバンドに加わった。新曲の数は勢いを知らなかった。小さな会場での演奏を重ね、新しいサウンドとパフォーマンスに磨きをかけた。その後、Gregは2006年の終わりにアメリカに帰国し、オーストラリア出身のASHLEY BARRが、メロディー感溢れるベースの音でGregの穴を埋めてくれた。全ての要素が一つに集まったところで2007年は飛躍的な年となった。KJは読売新聞にも注目され、2007年のお正月連載の記事で取り上げられた--http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/e-japan/nara/kikaku/098/6.htm--。 また、大阪で人気のあるライブハウス、「Shangri-La」や「Esaka Muse 」ではグルービーなパフォーマンスで観客を盛り上げた。またローカルだけではなく、鳥取で行われたSan-In Beach Party、琵琶湖でのIndian Summer、奈良で行われたWorld Eco FestivalやKashiba Music Festivalにも参加した。Music Japan TVではKJが参加したATC南港でのCharity Seaside Liveを取り上げ、その後も9月での熱いステージを番組のヘッドラインとして放映された。2007年の締めくくりには、58階建てのAsia Pacific Trade Centreで演奏し、大晦日にふさわしい最高のステージとなった。KJのエネルギー溢れるサウンドはRed Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys, Guns and Roses とRage Against the Machine. と比較される。KJは独自の音楽スタイルと国際的なメンバーから成り立つ関西で最も“HOT”なバンドである。2008年は進化し続けるKJから目が離せない。


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Kracker Japz's Friends Comments
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Katsuhiko Watanabe





Jul 19 2008 1:47 AM

Thanks for the add!
Thanking you in advance☆゚+

Your music made me a happy feeling.
You are great.
Thank you very much!
Kev-BO!!!





Jun 26 2008 12:48 PM

Come perform in Arizona!!!!!! WHOOHOO!
MOTHER GREAT





Jun 16 2008 8:01 AM

Hi!Thank you for your add!
Your music inspired me.
You have nice feelings.
Charlie Brown&Baseball Team





Jun 7 2008 11:53 PM

Thanks for the request!
We do a show at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL 08.
Music does not have the border!!
REAL Street Team Japan





May 13 2008 7:46 PM

Thanks for adding me and glad to see you,,
Wishing you a good day!

Takaco
Suzy Kikuchi





Apr 24 2008 7:57 AM

Hi guys!
Tkx for the request.
Nice tunes!!

xx
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Apr 22 2008 7:03 PM

KJz,
hello guys!
"thank you for best show last weekend"
Music Life...
ai,
tommy





Apr 15 2008 9:29 PM

thanks for the add!!!
Wonderful music ♪
It is soulful and good-looking.
My best regards.
STATIK GRAPHICS





Apr 15 2008 4:17 AM

hey hey! thx 4 tha request!;)
we just started new myspace page for our artworks!!
anyways, so sorry for my long absence from your gigs, guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
well hope you guys playing more in japan!;) cheers*// x
Takuya





Apr 15 2008 4:11 AM

Thanks for the req!!
good music!!
Misa Okamoto(Moon Blanket)





Apr 15 2008 6:20 AM

Thank you very much for the add.I am very honored.
We convey the earth and love to animals in music.
....and I feel so "all the weight of life is a same"
Eichi





Apr 10 2008 5:13 PM

Thanks for the add.
Sound good !!
J





Apr 10 2008 11:09 PM

Thanks for the request!
I enjoyed your show
at the Seaside Event.
Keep on rockin!!
Rory Brown - Old Naledi





Apr 11 2008 10:55 AM

hey guys liking your tracks
Easun





Apr 13 2008 10:32 AM

Hi,thank you for your invite!
i'm glad that you found me^^
Good sound!! i love your music.
よろしくお願いします
Cheers,
Easun (^o^)m
minako





Apr 14 2008 7:24 AM

Thank you for a request.
It is my sound of the favorite type and the flow of the text.
I all listened!
mr.arm





Apr 9 2008 9:15 AM

FUNK WATASHI SUKI

THNKS FOR THE REQ AND CHECKIN MY STUFF OUT!!!

KEEP ON ROCKING

HUGE LOVE FROM MR.
ARM
優美-max_yummy-





Apr 9 2008 6:22 AM

hi, thanks for the request.
great tunes!!

keep on rocking:)
yukikotiger





Apr 7 2008 12:50 AM

ieie kochirakoso!
long time i hadnt seen great bands so im glad to find u guys!!!
every day rock rock rock on!!!

yukiko
yukikotiger





Apr 6 2008 11:57 PM

hey thanks 4 the add!
hope i go to see u guys again!
gig messa yokatta de~

yukiko
chemichemi





Apr 6 2008 5:52 PM

Hi, Guys!
Thank you for adding me.
I will deepen the friendship from now on.
宜しくお願いします!

chemichemi from Hiroshima,Japan
O’GA





Apr 6 2008 7:26 PM

Thanks for the request!!
これからもヨロシクお願いします^^
The Watanabes





Apr 6 2008 7:50 PM

Alright lads!! Very impressive stuff!! Enjoyed watching your live videos! greetings from Tokyo, The Watanabes
PARAGON ONLINE.ca





Apr 6 2008 12:20 PM

Greetings from Canada! Thanks for finding & adding PARAGON - nice tunez - rock on!!!
Michael Sparkey Drakes





Apr 5 2008 10:12 PM

Great show, had a great time, hope we to hear great things from you guys in the next year.

Bless
Sparkey
CHRIS LENNON





Apr 3 2008 11:56 PM

Thanx for the holla!
peace and blessings from Tokyo.
CHRIS
www. chosen1. jp
yocchy





Apr 5 2008 10:23 AM

thanks for the req:)
i luv your music!!!!
EIKO(RUDOLPH)





Apr 5 2008 12:21 AM

Thank you add me :*D
I understand English just a little,a little XP
Let's enjoy tonight live!!!!!!
jeff





Apr 3 2008 3:38 PM

aloha from hilo hawaii
hari/bowl
a hui hou
Hinten Lang Vorne Kurz A.K.A Hi la Vo Ku





Apr 3 2008 12:10 AM

You guys have a pretty interesting sound. It's a good thing though. You remind me of Monkey Majik and Radwimps. Keep it up.
salvone





Apr 3 2008 4:59 AM

Hi, thanks for add...good music...SALVONE
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Apr 3 2008 5:50 AM

KJz,
""Highhh Fiveee""
Keep touch Rock Funk Music!!!
cheers"""

ai,
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Apr 1 2008 8:34 AM

hey there,thanx for your req:)
ありがとう!
much love,
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