Rhymester (group)


Rhymester is a Japanese hip hop group consisting of MCs Mummy-D and Utamaru, and DJ Jin.
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History

The group was formed in 1989 and is one of the oldest Japanese hip hop acts. They debuted on an independent label in 1993 with the EP Ore ni Iwaserya, which was panned by critics. Later on, they released several studio albums and gradually became popular among both hip hop and rock fans, as they frequently collaborated with rock musicians such as Kiyoshiro Imawano. In 2001, the group made their major label debut when they signed onto Ki/oon Records, a sublabel of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. On March 3, 2007, the group performed solo at the Nippon Budokan, almost 20 years after their original debut.
The single HEAT ISLAND featuring FIRE BALL was featured in the anime series Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales. Rhymester has released several songs such as "B-Boyism", "Mimi wo Kasubeki", "King Of Stage", "Nikutai-Kankei" and more.
Utamaru was featured in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, playing a character with the same name and likeness.

Members

1989–present
  • Mummy-D
  • Utamaru
  • DJ Jin
Former members
  • Dr.Looper
  • DJ Chocolate
  • Master-T

Discography

Independent releases

Singles

  • "Plus Alpha"
  • "Mimi wo Kasubeki"
  • "B-Boyism"
  • "King of Stage"

Studio albums and EPs

Ore ni Iwaserya Egotopia Respect
  • ''Respect-Kai''

Major releases

Singles

  • "Royal Straight Flush"
  • "Uwasa no Shinsō feat. F.O.H"
  • "Nikutai-Kankei feat. Crazy Ken Band"
  • "This Y'all That Y'all session with SUPER BUTTER DOG"
  • "Gennama ni Karada wo Hare"
  • "The Great Amateurism"
  • "Welcome 2 My Room"
  • "Tōsō no Funk"
  • "Heat Island" feat. Fire Ball
  • "Once Again"
  • "Once Again EP"
  • "Walk This Way"
  • "The Choice Is Yours"
  • "Ningen Kōsaten /Still Changing"

Studio albums and EPs

Uwasa no Shinsō Uwasa no Bansō Grey Zone Heat Island Manifesto Pop Life Flashback, Natsu Dirty Science
  • ''Bitter, Sweet & Beautiful''

Compilation albums

Made in Japan Best Bouts

Video

King of Stage King of Stage Vol.4 King of Stage vol.5 King of Stage: Grey Zone Release Tour Final Made in Japan: The Best of Rhymester – The Videos I Say Yeah! NeOSITE 10th Anniversary Party@Shibuya AX
  • ''King of Stage vol.7: Made in Japan at Budokan''

Collaborations

  • ''Circles''