J-WAVE launches new program “TOKYO BEATS FOUNDATION”! We deliver the real beats of Tokyo’s nightlife culture, focusing on the latest hip-hop scene.
J-WAVE (81.3FM) Press release: September 23, 2025 J-WAVE, new program “TOKYO BEATS” FOUNDATION” has launched! Delivering the true beats of Tokyo’s nightlife culture, focusing on the latest hip-hop scene.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25404/1832/25404-1832-d1eac51179e98420a17828aba9f639e4-1800×2700.jpg SAKURA Furthermore, it has also launched as the flagship program of “POP YOURS,” Japan’s largest hip hop festival. We will be broadcasting the latest news from the scene in conjunction with the festival. New program starts! 】 ■Program name: TOKYO BEATS FOUNDATION ■Broadcast time: Every Saturday from 25:00 to 27:00 ■Navigators: Isaac Y. Takeu, SAKURA 23 years have passed since the legendary program “Hip Hop Journey – Da Cypher,” which symbolized the ’90s hip-hop movement. Now, J-WAVE brings you the real beats of Tokyo. On this program, leading DJs from Tokyo’s club scene appear on a weekly basis to perform their passionate sets. In addition to information on the latest releases and upcoming international artists, the show also features the “T.B.F PLAYLIST,” an archive of music selected by popular DJs, sharing hip-hop culture with listeners. DJ CHARI, who is about to perform at the Budokan, will appear on the first episode on Saturday, October 4th. MFS will also be joining the cast to add some excitement to this memorable premiere.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25404/1832/25404-1832-2ccc7bc15e98d01641221ad2e006cc11-1875×2500.jpg MFS It’s been about three years since I started my podcast, and I’m really excited to try radio for the first time in my life. I’d love to share Tokyo’s culture and scene with all my listeners through the music and guests on the show. ▼Isaac Y. Takeu Profile Born in Hokkaido. A creator with a Cameroonian father and a Japanese mother. After working as a freelance filmmaker in Los Angeles, California, USA for five years, he returned to Japan in 2021. Fascinated by the self-expression of minorities symbolized by hip-hop, he launched GOLDNRUSH PODCAST in 2022. With the vision of “creating a society where multicultural people can thrive,” the podcast, which welcomes guests from various cultural backgrounds, has attracted attention both domestically and internationally, and currently has a total of over 400,000 followers. He is active in a wide range of fields, including as an MC, model, and actor. ＜SAKURA Comment＞ I’ve always loved music and culture, so I’m really looking forward to sharing information with everyone through radio! Thank you for your support. ▼SAKURA Profile Born in Shizuoka Prefecture. Daughter of a Japanese father and a Tanzanian mother. After a career as a reggae dancer, she pursued a career as a model. Leveraging his natural groove and expressiveness, he has appeared in magazines, fashion brands, and advertisements, and has also appeared as an MC on the YouTube program “RedBull RAP Kenja” and at various music festivals. His event “AMAPINIGHT,” which he started in 2022, has grown to such popularity that admission is restricted, and he now performs nationwide. He has also traveled to South Africa, London, and Jamaica to absorb the authentic music and culture of the places he visits, and expresses his love of music through events, leading the way in Tokyo culture. ▼Program SNS account Program X: https://x.com/TBF813 Program Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tbf813/ Program Threads:
https://www.threads.com/@tbf813 In addition, information about other new programs and renewals as part of this reorganization will be announced in the future. Please stay tuned.