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Shing02 is a Japanese rapper that was born in Tokyo, Japan and was raised in Tanzania, England and Japan. When he was 15 years old, he landed in California and eventually got involved with hip hop music. In 1996 Shing02's music was promoted back in Japan and as a result he won many fans through his unique hip hop sound. Shing02 is also the inventor of the Vestex Faderboard, which is a keyboard-like instrument that uses faders.

Shing02 has released his highly anticipated album last year called 湾曲 (Waikyoku) which means "distortion" or "bend" in English. The overall concept of 湾曲 (Waikyoku) is deals with the themes of being a human being and "overcoming the trials and tribulations of the spiritual side" (from Shing02's interview with ElectricSistaHood on 10/30/2008). Here is the music video of the title track featuring Jazz singer Emi Meyer and drummer Motoki Yamaguchi.

To wrap up the summer of 2009, in conjunction with Domination Recordings comes The Summa Sound Clinic. Consisting of Emcee Nebz Supreme of southern California and B.C famous Moka Only on the boards, this is not a new brand of hip hop but yet a project of two friends collaborating efforts to bring good music back in the spirit of the old ATAK hip hop days. The raspy baratone that is Nebz Supreme projects directly about everyday struggles from heartbreak (Tears & Glitter / Smiling Faces), to financial issues (Daily Grind), family disfunction (Float, Maroon) to nearly losing those closest to his heart and even bringing spots of comedy, lightheartedness and bragadocio (Next To Blow, Saucey Fellow) to the table. All of this over some of the most stellar production yet to be heard by the west coasts most prolific Moka Only aka Torch, who even stops by to trade verses with Nebz on a handful of tracks. The albums vibe is hip hop in it's purest form and shines proudly in it's murky analogous sound as an ode to the old school underground tapes that old school heads came to love so much back in the mid to late 90's. The album also features guest appearances from Eso Tre of Substance Abuse and Nebz Supreme's sister vocalist Lorena as well as his alias and altered ego Rio Escudo. For those of you unfamiliar with Nebz Supreme, pick up this album you will not regret it and get familiar with the distinctive voice that is fast becoming a force to be wreckond with. Summa Sound Clinic 2009, Nebz Supreme and Moka Only!