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JP The Wavy is out to redefine what Japanese Hip Hop means to the world on WAVY TAPE 3

The project is the Japanese superstar’s most ambitious yet

LiFTED | Marcus Aurelius | 25 Jun 2025


JP The Wavy is in the top tier of multi-hyphenates in the Asian Hip Hop scene. He’s got the fashion world on lock with his modern take on 2000s fly gear, and his collabs with Takashi Murakami. His production game is tight with MNNK BRO. and when he’s working with PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE. Now, JP is going back to where it all started with the release of WAVY TAPE 3 on July 1. But first, there’s gonna be a party.

In true Wavy style, the listening party is scheduled for Monday, June 30, but the location is a highly-guarded secret for now. Fans need to keep an eye on JP’s social media for any info on that.

What’s not a secret is the tracklisting for WAVY TAPE 3. JP enlists LiFTED’s number one Asian Hip Hop artist for two years in a row, Awich, as well as Benjazzy from BAD HOP, Korean Music Awards rapper of the year Sik-K, as well as LEX and Kanee for features. He’s got a nice lineup of beatmakers on the tape as well, including international talents Bankroll Got It, GENT!, Diego Ave, and Kaigoinkrazy, and Japanese producers ineedmorebux and Lil’Yukichi.

Whatever Wavy does is dope so WAVY TAPES 3 is guaranteed to be slamming. Check out the listening party on Monday or wait until July 1 to hear it in full.