SUMMER SONIC 2024 Tokyo Beach area attractions announced, with live acts, DJs, demonstrations by professional skaters, saunas and shisha for added comfort and amusement!
The theme of the area is 'Buenas Brisas'
"Buenas Brisas" is an oasis within SUMMER SONIC with the concept of a gentle breeze. Throughout the entire stage, a pleasant space where you can feel the gentle breeze filling your body, which can only be experienced on a beach stage, adds to the summer experience.
Cafe Habana Beach Tokyo
Once again this year, Café Habana Beach will be offering food and bar to quench your thirst and hunger.
Manhattan Margaritas from California and tropical drinks from Chabaa will add to the beach atmosphere. On 17 (Sat) 17 Aug, the DJ booth/Havana stage next to the venue will be produced by 'Have to Spin', a Tokyo-based party promoter, with artists matching the atmosphere of Cafe Habana Beach Tokyo to bring the beach stage to life.
On 18 Aug (Sun), live acts produced by Cafe Habana Tokyo in Daikanyama will add colour to the interval of the main stage, providing a space where the sound never stops throughout the day.
Cafe Habana Beach Artists performing
8.17 Sat ＜Have to Spin Live performance＆DJ's＞
Shootz
Born in 1993. Spent his childhood in Australia and was greatly influenced by his family's love of black music.
Joined 'Pack back' as a guest performer on 20 April 2019. Later his talent was recognised by CHOUJI and on 3 August 2021 he released the EP 'South pack' jointly with both CHOUJI and Shootz; on 17 July 2021 he released the EP 'I like it' and for the next year he was based in Okinawa, but focused on live performances throughout Japan.
On 3 August 2022, they released the EP 'Now and Then'.
He is active in production, making use of elements he has absorbed from various types of music with HIPHOP as his roots.
Leonald
He started his career in 2013 and captured the hearts of listeners with his style of singing Soul-filled words to comfortable sounds. In 2015, he formed "bonsai" with fellow rapper Slim Boy.
In 2017, they released their first EP "Blue Bubble".
In December 2023, he released "Minamo" with guest appearances by RITTO, Yo-Sea, Shootz and other club hit Okinawa artists, and in January 2024, the music video for "Zawawa feat. In June 2024, he released "7 Days", a co-produced EP with producer and beat-maker BIG-8, which was created in a one-week training camp.
He is a multi-artist who creates art and fashion, and is active with a one-of-a-kind presence, armed with a view of life that comes from a harmony with nature, lyrics in real time that anyone can relate to, a unique flow and a peaceful lyricism that exudes the climate of Okinawa, the place of his activities. His interactive activities as a multi-artist who also creates art and fashion, etc. are something you can't take your eyes off.
Grace Aimi
Born in 2000 in Okinawa, she is bi-racial and bilingual.
Z-generation pop singer with a voice that has the power to shake people's hearts to the core.
Kethug
Started her music career in 2020, influenced by the people and environment in the city of Naha, Okinawa, where she is from.
Their 1st Single "trust" was used in a commercial for Chocolate Jesus, a popular local apparel shop in their home town of Okinawa.
In 2023, she participated as a guest performer on the first album "Sea Of Love" by fellow Okinawan singer Yo-Sea.
She pursues her own style of music, not only as a singer but also as a producer of songs with rappers.
Currently based in Tokyo, she is working on her first album.
NAPPY BOWY
Born in Oroku, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, DJ, Executive Producer and organiser for FSL and SMOKING PIRATES, he has been entrusted with live DJ duties for Okinawan MCs such as MuKuRo, Shootz and CHOUJI and travels all over the country while DJing around his base in Naha City. He is also active as a DJ in his home city of Naha, performing and organising his own events, and releasing mix CDs. His innovative and aggressive mixes of smoky and pleasant music selections are his speciality.
NGONG
Okinawa-based beatmaker NGONG.
While producing songs and providing tracks with artists in and outside the prefecture, he provided a track for AOTL's playlist album "X-FACTOR 2", released in 2022, with guest appearances by GOODMOODGOKU, 3House, Hiyadam, Shurkn Pap, Yo-Sea and others.
In 2023, he released his first EP, MOOD, which also included "Moonlight ft. 3House".
The long-awaited first album will be released in summer 2024.
MUUDO
Baby Kiy, Kenny (SPiCYSOL) and Taiga (Blue Vintage), who have been active in music individually, started a new three-piece unit in 2024.
Their one-man live concert held before the full-fledged launch was sold out by listeners who heard about them on SNS and by word of mouth, even before the release of their sound source, and attention was rising even before the launch.
The trio's guitar sound and vocal work, consisting of a man and a woman, create a unique sound, enveloping the listener and the place where the music is played with their mood.
fp< with ASOBOiSM
fp< (Fortepiano) is a solo project by Nusama, who is active as a percussionist.
As well as inviting various musicians as guests, he develops an attraction-type live performance in which he distributes tambourines to the audience and completes the performance with the whole space.
After having been in bands, support musicians and various other experiences, the band started in 2024 with a vow to do music that 'never leaves anyone behind again'.
The guest musician this time is the rapper and vocalist ASOBOiSM, who together with him produces a live performance, freely expressing the swing from chill to aggressive.
QOOPIE
New age funk instrumental band = QOOPIE.
Formed in Nagoya in 2017, QOOPIE is a four-piece instrumental band made up of Gt/Gt/Ba/Ds, pursuing a musical expression in which "the instruments sing".The band's groovy ensemble is armed with performance and expressive skills honed in street live performances,The band has released two EPs and two singles on indie labels.
In April this year, the band performed at "SYNCHRONICITYʼ24",
They appeared on the second stage at Shibuya O-EAST in April this year. They rocked the packed O-EAST floor,
They attracted attention as "an instrumental band representing 2021".
el tempo is a musical project from Buenos Aires, Argentina, led by Sid Kafka, that uses over 100 different hand signs to create magical, one-of-a-kind improvised music and stages on the spot. Certified by founder Santiago Vázquez, el tempo is conducted by Sid Kafka and brings together some of Japan's leading drummers and percussionists. In September 2021, the group made a high-profile appearance at the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games.
MUTSUMI & THE RATBONES
Pioneers of level song music! MUTSUMI & THE RATBONES! This is an obscene band that was described by Naozumi Masuko of DOHATSUTEN as 'the Southern All Stars who smoked too much paint thinner'. The world of sensuality and ecstatic rhythmic songs produced by this band is the very essence of the 'singing treasure house'! The band's wide range of performances, The band's wide swing from European and American tours to concerts in shopping streets, on the road, in snack bars and at Billboard Live, and their travelling troupe-like Showa afterimage, have earned them praise as a professional dossier and live band.
Alexander LP & Puros Habanos
Led by Cuban troubadour Alexander LP, the musical group PUROS HABANOS captivate with a variety of Caribbean rhythms, including rumba, bachata, Cuban songs, Latin jazz and bolero. Hot summer days, energy for you!
Let us bring energetic rhythms from Cuba to all over Japan and colour your summer day with exciting music.
SATOL.F(Caribbean Dandy)
In the mid-80s, he was initially a painter, but after playing a lot of clubs in Tokyo, including Tsubaki House's London Nights, he was invited to become a DJ by current photographer Yasuyuki Takagi.
He became a resident DJ at clubs such as Nishi-Azabu P.Picasso, Blue MIX and Nishi-Azabu 328,
Later, as a DJ for JAPONICUS, he supported many domestic and international artists.
He toured over 150 shows a year in Japan, Asia, Europe and the US.
Currently, he tours the country mainly for talk events related to the book 'Associations', which he wrote during those tours.
ericoon
Born in Shizuoka, she has worked extensively as a model for magazines and brands since the age of 16, and since 2022 has organised the SUMMER SONIC BEACH HABANA area, booked artists, performed as ericoon herself and is active in many other fields. In autumn 2024, she will start her own event at TRUNK (HOTEL) CAT STREET.
nirikaaa
DJ nirikaaa started his career in 2022, playing a variety of genres including House, Techno, Indie Dance, Electro and Deep Afro, and has experience at Shibuya clubs WOMB and OR.She studied classical music from an early age, and while being influenced by her parents and familiar with Western music from the 70s and 80s, she was impressed by Honey Dijon's playing and decided to become a DJ in earnest. He is also active in in-house parties, attracting many listeners. With his deep understanding of music and diverse styles, he has quickly gained a fanbase and will be watched closely in the future.
syunsan(n.i.p.r)
Based in Kansai.
Young DJ who is gaining attention in the club scene.
With UK GARAGE at the core,
He captivates the audience with his genre-less music style that suits the scene and sets the dance floor ablaze.
He has a strong influence on his generation by having two faces as a dj and an apparel staff member.
His activities as Party Crew n.i.p.r. are also attracting attention, and his talent and hard work are attracting more and more attention in the future.
KHIS
Started his career as a DJ in 2003.
His unique perspective and knowledge of various genres of music has been well received.
Currently plays mainly vinyl. His musical sense that can be adapted to any scene is highly regarded by his peers.
KEN-SKE
With HIP HOP at its core, SOUL/FUNK/JAZZ/HOUSE/TECHNO, etc., the DJ style blends various genres and ages according to the site based on the vast collection, knowledge and senses cultivated over a long career, regardless of party size and type, borders, race, gender, etc, His DJ style is a deep and wide-ranging style that covers a wide range of genres and ages, regardless of the size and type of party, borders, race, gender, and even time and space, and has been used by crowds and clients, as well as industry professionals, peers, and co-stars such as JUST
He has been praised by legends such as BLAZE, MARLEY MARL, STRETCH ARMSTRONG and many more.
Their motto is "rocking from cradle to grave, from headphones to aren
Cafe & Shisha BAR 'Yellow' opened in Ebisu in 2020, and in 2022 opened its Nakameguro branch based on the concept of an 'urban park'; the space with nature-inspired materials has attracted attention, including an article in BRUTUS (2023/June issue).
Since its first appearance at SUMMER SONIC in 2022, it has offered a refreshing, summery mix that is perfect for the beach stage. Enjoy a relaxing moment on a seat with a view of the sea!
Sauna Shikiji daughter, Mikie Sasano, has produced this beach 'totonoi' spot.
This year, "SAUNASONIC", a sauna spot with a spectacular view overlooking the beach from the top of the hill, will feature Shikiji's original barrel sauna (Shikiji herbs), a warming blend using Artemis herbs, refreshing eucalyptus and orange fragrances, birch branches bundled together, Vihta and citrusy new summer orange. Vihta, a bundle of branches of the Japanese birch tree / Citrus new summer orange, and many other saunas and scents can be experienced at this sauna festival! There will also be a lecture by Mikie Sasano on the beauty benefits of sauna! Click here for ticket details!
SAUNA talk session on talking with and about
Guest: Mikie Sasano, daughter of Shikiji / Yui Kanno, model
Appearance time slots (3 times)
Saturday 17 August ①11:00～ ⑤17:00～ ⑥18:30～
The skate ramp that has brought so much excitement to the beach area will appear again this year! The skate ramp, painted in the image of waves and shimmering waves, is a great place to be, and to have the hottest time with famous professional skaters who take to the air to the music from Cafe Habana Beach Tokyo's DJ booth.
SKATEBOARD SONIC Performing skaters
Kento Yoshioka
Kent Yoshioka
Instagram: @japanese_super_rat
24 / Born in Ehime, resident in Tokyo
Sponsor:Adidas, EvisenSkateboards, knthw, Maison Shake Junzi
Skater who moved to Tokyo at the age of 15 and skated on the streets of Tokyo. He gained a lot of attention for his activities in "apple" and "PokettPatroll", where he filmed, edited and distributed everything on his iPhone, and joined EvisenSkateboards. He is a 24-year-old young expressive skater who moves freely on the streets, and his original brand "knthw" and band activities, as well as the LENZ3 video part released on THRASHER, have attracted a lot of attention from skaters both at home and abroad.
Takeshi Kageyama
Takeshi Kageyama
Instagram: @takeshi_kageyama
25 years old / from Osaka
Sponsor:Woodsskateshop, Hasco, Creature, Independent, Vansjapan
Video: knthw part, Creature HAVOC
Contest: 2nd place, Sunzui cup
Demos: SUMMER SONIC, Zushi Film Festival
Hayate Kamimura
Hayate Kamimura
Instagram: @hayateng
23 years old, from Hyogo Prefecture.
Skating career: 16 years
Sponsors：HEROIN, NIKESB
Competition history:
Red bull
Mind The Gap 2021: winner
Battle climber AM: first winner
Media exposure:
AIR JAM 2018: Demonstration participation
TV Tokyo Dreamer Z: Appearance
TBS KASSO: First complete victory
Yudai Hoshino
Yudai Hoshino
Instagram: @yufuckingdie
25 years old / from Ome City, Tokyo
Skateboarding for 19 years
Sponsors: outdated,Emerica,KNTHW,Maison Shake Junzi,instant skateboards,FISH AND LIFE,HOLY TOMO,SANSEI W-OKI TATOO,Mizuki Osteopathic Hospital,SLATE BLUE,I'LL RAMP
経歴
2017年
make it count Japan 優勝
2018年
make it count Barcelona へ1week part を作りに参加
2020年
NikesbからWAMONO videoを発信
2021年
ニューエラからスケボーCMを発信
Daisuke Miyajima
Daisuke Miyajima
Instagram:＠jimabien
Born 1979.
Started skateboarding at the age of 15 and became obsessed with skateboarding
Moved to the USA by himself at the age of 20. Participated in video productions in Los Angeles, Barcelona and Tokyo.
Currently in charge of the skateboarding department of the apparel brand 'MAGICAL MOSH MISFITE'.
In February 2013, he was in charge of MCing a ramp contest organised by the company at Interstyle in Pacifico Yokohama.
From there, he has participated in many contests, demos, events and talk shows as an MC.
Main MC career
2014 ETNIES BLOODLINE TOUDEMO
2016 G-SHOCK REAL TOUGHNESS
2017 ADIDAS SKATE COPA COURT
2018 G-SHOCK FANFESTA
2019 NIKE SB DOJO OPENNING PARTY
2022 NIKE ZOZO BLOCK PARTY
2023 REDBULL DROPIN TOUR JAPAN
