nobodyknows+

Formed in 1999, the Japanese hip-hop group nobodyknows+ defied expectations by blending hip-hop and pop to become one of the biggest stars in Japanese history. Their breakthrough came in 2004 with the hit song "Kokoro Odoru," featured in video games and anime series, which propelled their debut album "Do You Know?" to the top of the Japanese charts. Their success continued with the 2005 album "5MC&1DJ," highlighted by the track "Shiawase Nara Te o Tatakō" from the film "Kung Fu Hustle," leading to the largest nationwide hip-hop tour ever. Despite a founding member's departure in 2007, nobodyknows+ released their third album "Vulgarhythm" and a hit single featuring a new version of Shigeru Brown's "Fallin'."

In 2013, nobodyknows+ independently released their album "nobodyknows+ is dead?," showcasing their enduring influence and innovation in the Japanese music scene. With a career marked by chart-topping albums, successful singles, and groundbreaking collaborations, nobodyknows+ has solidified their legacy as trailblazers in the hip-hop genre in Japan.