He needed a better translator so he could be more comfortable to speak about his music/passion because I know he probably was super stoked to be there but didn’t know how to articulate it the best way… He’s owed a better interview. LOVE KOHH NEVER NEVER FORGET!
when i heard him in that song i was like he has a very dope flow thats more Americanized...he sounds like hes dropping bars..no wonder fabolous made him wanna rap.
I like the fact he’s true to hip hop rapping about what’s going on in the ghettos of Japan the struggles the drug use and how he’s over coming it while shedding lite on the real issue
Kohh talking about the drug use in japan is real kind made me realize how true it is. Im a brooklyn born japanese but i know my mom use to say my grandpa was into drugs deep and how he had a bad gambling problem and even dealt with the mafia. Even now i still dont hear about that side of things but it is def there
Y'all are so weird. Every time they want to appropriate blo culture they lie about being in gangs, drug abuse, violence,etc when they come from the suburbs with tiger moms.
THANK YOUUUU. My jaw dropped when she said that with zero empathy in her voice… like girl? She was prying and in such a gross way. Why bring that up at all.
I’m reading the comments saying this, and lowkey don’t even want to continue the vid because of it…I hope he didn’t understand her or his translator ignored it because Jesus Christ 😔 have some tact!
+RYO THA ILLIST yea shit is crazy I can remember back when I first seen the news that he has passed. Samurai champloo put me on him way back when still rocking his music to this day.
Ugh why didn't you hire a better translator (aka me lol) that's from NY but knows the j-hiphop culture too. You tryna tell the audience about how there's a side of Japan that people don't usually see just by visiting and this rapper is being the trailblazer and you lost in translation...smh. Makes me sad, when international musicians have these opportunities and they're not able to show their full potential because you cost cutting on translators...
Interesting interview... I've always had a trip to Japan on my bucketlist . The whole Japanese hip-hop scene is large and they have a genuine appreciation for our culture.
I think the main reason I vibe to KOHH so much is the lyrics they truly are deep meaningful and in all is so creative with the wordplay. You don't get to hear such positive things in the way he just makes it his own.
I'm so honored to watch this one that Japanese hip hop artist came up in Hot 97,but everyone knows the problem is different language between Japanese and English.. And also I'm sad kohh couldn't explain his new album... But I know how hard Japanese people speak English If there was real translator,it would have been much better and awesome. Kohh eventually became world artist,this is great evidence,well done, I will support him as fan and one of Japanese person!!!!!!
Good way to expand his fanbase doing these kinds of interviews even though it probably is a little weird at his current language level. Especially with how fast the interviewers talk and the language they use, that shit is intimidating for someone just learning lol.
I love KOHH. I think he's such a cool and fresh guy with a new fresh look and style in his music. Also, I'm pretty tired of music from the US and UK. I mean, yeah guys you've got some really dope artists but the rest of the world does too, let them in! It's crazy that KOHH isn't a big star already - i've been following him for almost 2 years now.
He knows a little English and j stash has probably picked up a little Japanese after hanging with him for a while. Also he has someone around to translate. After a while you learn how to get past that language barrier.
I been listening to KOHH for a minute. He's got some cuts and even thought I don't know what he's saying his songs are fire. I'm waiting for him to do shows out here.
Wish the volume was higher. I'm really hoping to see more of Kohh here in the USA. I listen to a lot of his Japanese music.He can really make it here even if he is only speaking Japanese.
This was cool to see them being interviewed but I wish they would have asked about Loota too and had a better rep for them so things could have been translated more clearly.
KOHH is most worldwide than all the rappers his generation. This guy can speak one of the hardest language in the world ! his talent took him to HOT 97 ! if you keep hating bring your local artist in a Tokyo interview . good luck
Awesome that they got Kohh, however it feels like such a missed opportunity. They are speaking too much, too quickly and using much far too difficult words and slang, for someone who doesn't really speak much English. How is he supposed to understand what they are asking him? Also, is that guy next to him supposed to be a translator? There is so much interesting stuff going on here in Japan and it would be great to see a a cultural exchange on a higher level.
Laura did a good job on her own in this interview. Especially considering she was dealing with a person who doesn't understand the English language fully.
@@kimberlyolaluvonce you chart your first song on billboard (at least in America) you are considered mainstream , that’s how it works for literally everybody.
he wants to interview people because he wants to know what they think and say. it doesn't matter if he is foreign or not. Ebro is interested and if he wants to know about him more and his culture you can't do shit about it
this is the honest reaction as a Japanese tho, firstly he's lit af in Japan, and then no rappers can speak English at all even if had badass style. so i guess he is the first Japanese rapper whose global perspective and badass taste live together. still boring conversation tho
I saw him live at Rhymester in Tokyo and he brings the energy. So fucking good and so humble. He always thanked everyone after each song.... respect 会いたい! >.< 頑張ってKOHH~~~
Hey, HOT 97! I really appreciate this interview. I became a fan of KOHH last year when I saw him on "ITGMA." I have a bunch if rap and hip hop music from Asia on my RU-vid channel and Facebook page. If you want, you can check it out on my RU-vid profile or on Facebook (facebook.com/bowloframenmusic). I'm from Miami, so if he wants to do a show in New York, then he should do one here too lol.
