Awich “Japan Champloo in the Park ft BIGYUKI / JPTHEWAVY / OZworld / U-LEE

Hailed as the queen of Japanese hip-hop, Awich is the living embodiment of all that makes the genre culturally vital. Over her boundary-pushing career, the Okinawa-born rapper, singer, and songwriter has balanced razor-sharp commentary with unguarded humanity, forward-thinking musicianship with a fierce devotion to her heritage.

Her latest album The Union (2023) merges experimental hip-hop with traditional Okinawan sounds, underscoring her mission to uplift her community while fearlessly telling her truth. Awich has sold out Japan’s arenas, performed at Fuji Rock, and became the first Japanese rapper to perform at Coachella. She recently released her U.S. debut single produced by RZA and featuring FERG, marking a bold new chapter in her global journey.

Special Guests

Joining Awich at SummerStage are:

• JP THE WAVY – a trailblazer in Japanese hip-hop, known for sharp flows and trendsetting style
• OzWorld – Okinawa-born rapper blending psychedelic sounds with hip-hop
• Big Yuki – NYC-based Japanese keyboardist/producer, collaborator with Q-Tip, Talib Kweli, and more
• U-Lee – rising artist from Japan, bringing high-energy lyricism to the stage