International Vibes:KOHH talks about a side of Japan that is often ignored w/ Laura Stylez & KastOne

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[@jiggygalore]

He needed a better translator so he could be more comfortable to speak about his music/passion because I know he probably was super stoked to be there but didn’t know how to articulate it the best way… He’s owed a better interview. LOVE KOHH NEVER NEVER FORGET!

[@user-br9zx3ip3x]

Ngl it’s the hot97 way. I was so disappointed when they interviewed Koffee for the first time. Missed opportunity

[@Dramangar]

I'm shocked they got Kohh, respect

[@user-ho5lk1ul2l]

same

[@im26c4u5]

fr

[@gangorca1337]

Anyone watching after mamushi

[@user-br9zx3ip3x]

My takeaway, first minute:…never seen kastone after all these years hearing him on the radio. Hes cute!

[@maccadful]

Makes me happy

[@KirklandsKnowBest]

"I heard that his Father committed sucide." Why would she say that shit like it's a normal to bring that up, especially in this setting

[@maluzinez7234]

I know ? the whole interview is fucking messed...

[@maluzinez7234]

I know ? the whole interview is fucking messed...

[@SakinishiChannel]

I agree

[@benjaminmellin8803]

women reporter

[@akauzukun]

Fr

[@keos]

KOHH'S VERSE ON IT G MA WAS FLAMES

[@kingjamesii404]

Fr

[@_Maxten]

that shit is iconic. people will neva neva neva foget

[@keos]

lmao

[@carter9541]

best verse on the song

[@barelyawake868]

AAAAAIIIIR FORCE ONE

[@westhouse4334]

I thought kohh was high during this interview but then I found out he doesn't speak English .

[@LetThereBeLightxx]

fluently but he understood to some degree.

[@Mr305crunkryu]

i know that he cant speak English before i watched. because He is Japanese. We dont have to Speak ENGLISH. We can do business without English. lol

[@lildrank3820]

+iReezyEFK good to have pride huh?

[@Mr305crunkryu]

its not having pride its truth.

[@bighoncho2445]

+iReezyEFK Check out @ToneDollarz on KZbin

[@audreybanget]

Kinda not cool that she casually brought up papa kohh's suicide like real casual tho

[@MeelaMeela000]

THANK YOUUUU. My jaw dropped when she said that with zero empathy in her voice… like girl? She was prying and in such a gross way. Why bring that up at all.

[@USOGUl]

I’m reading the comments saying this, and lowkey don’t even want to continue the vid because of it…I hope he didn’t understand her or his translator ignored it because Jesus Christ 😔 have some tact!

[@TateMane]

Never never never forget!!!!

[@phar0ahad3]

when i heard him in that song i was like he has a very dope flow thats more Americanized...he sounds like hes dropping bars..no wonder fabolous made him wanna rap.

[@LXRDUNKNXWN]

ARIGATO

[@forgetfulstranger]

oboe toke wasureruna are kore sore taisetuna no dore?

[@alexwilder5561]

UNDERWATER SQUAD🐳🐬🐟🌊⚓🇯🇵🇰🇷

[@naklayay8465]

SKRT SKRT SKRT

[@aerokiko]

Ugh why didn't you hire a better translator (aka me lol) that's from NY but knows the j-hiphop culture too. You tryna tell the audience about how there's a side of Japan that people don't usually see just by visiting and this rapper is being the trailblazer and you lost in translation...smh. Makes me sad, when international musicians have these opportunities and they're not able to show their full potential because you cost cutting on translators...

[@DaLastMonster]

Lol the translator barely knew English himself like wtf I hope you're a close friend not someone that they hired.

[@codybaker50]

I'm pretty sure that's kohhs friend....not the "translator"

[@hot97]

He was Kohh's friend

[@DaLastMonster]

Well hot 97 has spoken

[@aerokiko]

Well then he needs new friends lol jk but I just really think this interview could have been so much better :-/

[@stormymonday2797]

I like the fact he’s true to hip hop rapping about what’s going on in the ghettos of Japan the struggles the drug use and how he’s over coming it while shedding lite on the real issue

[@mikeymcflyhd]

Kohh talking about the drug use in japan is real kind made me realize how true it is. Im a brooklyn born japanese but i know my mom use to say my grandpa was into drugs deep and how he had a bad gambling problem and even dealt with the mafia. Even now i still dont hear about that side of things but it is def there

[@fduibdwipfdpfdpwyfwdqy]

japan only show good sides and japan is very good at hiding bad side of the country but overall japan is good country but it has many flaws.

[@lieutenantpepper2734]

Drugs and yakuza is regular stuff in Japan... If you live in Tokyo

[@mikeymcflyhd]

@@vvsfuyukai まあまあ、俺のlevelのはn3だ

[@CocoaPuff01]

Y'all are so weird. Every time they want to appropriate blo culture they lie about being in gangs, drug abuse, violence,etc when they come from the suburbs with tiger moms.

[@DaLastMonster]

I just want to take the time out of my day to pay respect to one of my favorite artists who is also from Japan R.I.P. My nigga nujabes.

[@ryancook5134]

lost so many, nujabes, tokona-x, BIG-T also never forget TERRY THE AKI-06

[@DaLastMonster]

+RYO THA ILLIST yea shit is crazy I can remember back when I first seen the news that he has passed. Samurai champloo put me on him way back when still rocking his music to this day.

[@Yabio362]

respect

[@portialiciosa2358]

YES LEGEND

[@TheJapGuyFreaksOut]

kohh's not high. he just does not speak English well.

[@globalgiovanni5784]

Now he bubbling hot!! Yuki chiba - mamushi , with megan the stallion feat.

[@lovecokegold]

this just made my day. THANK YOU HOT 97 for having KOHH.

[@rvymvn]

I'm glad to see KOHH is getting noticed. KOHH is such a unique person/artist he really deserves this

[@ql3790]

he's so cute with his short answers

[@ql3790]

Yvon Noel what

[@AlpaccaOrIllSmackYa]

tf?

[@jaystackz3425]

LMFAOOO deadass

[@AlpaccaOrIllSmackYa]

Yvon Noel holy shit dude, u need to chill the fuck out. you're aware that you are embarrassing yourself, right?

[@ql3790]

Yvon Noel lmaoooooooo okay

[@Powellcon]

its awesome to see international artists digging each others styles so much and just respecting their music.

[@pilebunker420]

"yeah, his father commited suicide and shit.."

[@culturevultureexclusives]

She ain't even say that to him smh... Talking like he's not even in the room. Asking his homie all the questions 🙄

[@TrinidadCardonaOfficial]

She talking like he know all he saying 😭

[@QuanBrown27]

- Exactly smh 🤦‍♂️. Should of had a translator for him. No brainer!

[@bassssaasuuuup]

and YOUR typing like how he speaks

[@CrypticKween]

Btw love your music

[@charamckinnon]

Saw him live two days ago, literally the kindest dude ever.

[@deegeorge1841]

is this arigato shoelace susu dude

[@ZXmitsu]

Yes

[@forgetfulstranger]

konbasu

[@Mizzanonymousx]

this killed me hahahaha

[@WhyMeeSooRandom]

lol you forgot AIRFORCE-SU ONE

[@ql3790]

lol

[@ALLRED1999]

KOHH IS FIRE, BEEN LISTENING TO HIM FOR A WHILE, DONT SLEEP!!

[@Vampcarrti]

OG

[@ynazzra]

They’re speaking SOO fast! Props to Kohh for keeping up considering English is not his first language

[@FangXL]

If you pause at 5:17, the guy on the right is just makin a face like "Fuuuck, I said I sorta speak English"

[@lukaellis1255]

GandaPain haha so true, I can't believe they didn't get a translator on set like wtf

[@fernandotario8819]

his translator barely knew English

[@soulbrown7838]

Loool

[@Westermann15]

prolly wasn't his translator

[@ローザ-t7l]

he is not his translator lmaoo

[@melvinjansen2338]

And he was insecure didn't dare to step in

[@Iamyungshinra]

I think the main reason I vibe to KOHH so much is the lyrics they truly are deep meaningful and in all is so creative with the wordplay. You don't get to hear such positive things in the way he just makes it his own.

[@ゆりえバイオレット]

he's so cute omg Kohh

[@skittelzmusic]

Interesting interview... I've always had a trip to Japan on my bucketlist . The whole Japanese hip-hop scene is large and they have a genuine appreciation for our culture.

[@brandonloaiza8595]

I wasent aware of Kohh being back till now, rapper extraordinaire

[@Forwardslashhug]

"He Kills it"..... he really did. Kohhs verse on It G Ma is the best of the four I think. Amazing.

[@BoredInTheComments]

100%

[@frestylz]

KOHH is greatness - Team Tomodachi!

[@Nananah66]

I could have translated his Japanese to English no problem~ shame he wasn't able to communicate further...

[@karminluvsu]

NAYOUNG *cough* heyyyy so like 👀 I need a Japanese learning teacher... volunteer? XD

[@ortem000]

We see you Laura! Looking forward to watching you polish those solo skills.

[@t.0fu.]

Good way to expand his fanbase doing these kinds of interviews even though it probably is a little weird at his current language level. Especially with how fast the interviewers talk and the language they use, that shit is intimidating for someone just learning lol.

[@yodda__]

aye even if he didnt talk much its good to see him on hot97

[@Deadwaverxse]

How does j stash chill with kohh all the time if hes not good in english lol

[@lucky22licious]

He knows a little English and j stash has probably picked up a little Japanese after hanging with him for a while. Also he has someone around to translate. After a while you learn how to get past that language barrier.

[@ulicesh776]

Wasn't j stash living in Japan for like a year or two? He hit his girl then moved to Japan.

[@nalad9387]

he seems nervous, he's probably atleast conversational

[@pillinherbut]

J stash can speak his language to but kohh been known cause j stash

[@justinwil4365]

As someone who studies languages and I can tell you its a lot different talking to your homie vs doing an interview.

[@johnnyhoodz]

it's crazy it took about 3 to 4 years for Kohh to be recognized in certain parts of America. Vice did it first if I'm not mistaken.

[@ワールド平和]

I'm so honored to watch this one that Japanese hip hop artist came up in Hot 97,but everyone knows the problem is different language between Japanese and English.. And also I'm sad kohh couldn't explain his new album... But I know how hard Japanese people speak English If there was real translator,it would have been much better and awesome. Kohh eventually became world artist,this is great evidence,well done, I will support him as fan and one of Japanese person!!!!!!

[@darcelleformby]

Who is here after his Megan Collab?

[@k-dog501]

KOHHもここまできたか！

[@人面ゴリラ]

うれしい！

[@danielshin228]

最kohhやな

[@二十四-v8j]

バンフリオダニー 最低の間違い

[@natashaoneluv3776]

Im here in 2024 his such a good artist i hope to hear more of his work. ❤ 🎶 🎵

[@marcosdiaz5068]

Get this guy the interview he deserves

[@jaybuck9124]

Kohh英語あんまり喋れないのにインタビュー受けてるのすごいよ。彼を尊敬。

[@Esstan1]

I love KOHH. I think he's such a cool and fresh guy with a new fresh look and style in his music. Also, I'm pretty tired of music from the US and UK. I mean, yeah guys you've got some really dope artists but the rest of the world does too, let them in! It's crazy that KOHH isn't a big star already - i've been following him for almost 2 years now.

[@emaan4227]

Please interview Keith ape or jay park and the entire AOMG or illionaire gang 😭😭 people should know about those cause it's really amazing

[@TM-nd3sg]

KOHH getting recognized more, that's crazy. My favorite song on Dirt II is Hate Me.

[@aeniiima]

Awesome that they got Kohh, however it feels like such a missed opportunity. They are speaking too much, too quickly and using much far too difficult words and slang, for someone who doesn't really speak much English. How is he supposed to understand what they are asking him? Also, is that guy next to him supposed to be a translator? There is so much interesting stuff going on here in Japan and it would be great to see a a cultural exchange on a higher level.

[@delatorture1633]

I been listening to KOHH for a minute. He's got some cuts and even thought I don't know what he's saying his songs are fire. I'm waiting for him to do shows out here.

[@OhNoYouDidnt1337]

"people dont realize hes on it g ma" LOL right even though thats basically what made him grow in popularity

[@jpopjrocktrash4986]

Didn't expect kohh here. Really happy that he is being recognized. He is dope AF. i though he could speak english guess i was wrong

[@アカメちゃんです]

日本を次のレベルに引き上げようとしてる姿勢はとても尊敬するね　日本初のインターナショナルアーティストになって欲しい

[@isaiahfrench2290]

I can't believe KOHH is at Hot 97... Respect

[@evvient]

kohh is so soft and shy i love him sm

[@jamman7344]

Wish the volume was higher. I'm really hoping to see more of Kohh here in the USA. I listen to a lot of his Japanese music.He can really make it here even if he is only speaking Japanese.

[@heartachemisery6896]

holy shit. they finally have Kohh. I hope they bring on the older artists that paved the way in Asia

[@taidakun_ig]

貧乏なんて気にしない (Binbou Nante Ki Ni Shinai, "I don't care about struggling") is my favorite song from Kohh. He keeps it real!

[@lieutenantpepper2734]

no it means "I'm broke but I don't worry about it"

[@Leviathan123456]

Hiroi sekai, hiroi sekai!

[@WLHTV]

this is Dope I'm glad they really took time to check kohh out as a artist for real.

[@dolgazone]

I'm actually live in korea as korean but also listen japan hiphop and there many potential i think

[@Krmtx]

expected more from the interview but his music sounds fire AF... that Paris track🔥🔥🔥

[@Devjack02]

He made it!!!! And he's so shy, but it's ok,☺️..... They should really hit up DEAN or AOMG

[@413lani]

This was cool to see them being interviewed but I wish they would have asked about Loota too and had a better rep for them so things could have been translated more clearly.

[@LuisGuzman-kt1yp]

Wow congrats for being one of the first ppl to interview kohh from the states this is d.a legendary

[@i3loodeaglei3ailey67]

KOHH is a legend... A Living Legend (y)

[@PkOrPvp]

IT G MA

[@gloriempaka9474]

I hate that song but he got more joints that are much better then that song he got a joint with anarchy called moon child check that out

[@dondewan]

+Glorie Mpaka he still had the best verse

[@gloriempaka9474]

dondewan I guess?

[@PkOrPvp]

XHale FadeLife This guy was rapping in the music video as well. MY G

[@zanid3843]

Ignore my stupid ass comment I forgot Kohh was a feature on It G Ma

[@marcusnaoto]

She said "his father committed suicide" so secondarily I was like woah what the hell

[@alexazzi7250]

Why interview someone who doesn't understand English well enough to have a conversation? I don't see what the point of this was

[@wassupmeettheBrandNewGuy7]

They should've used the translator guy more

[@kyle2301]

rofl yea he needs a translator clearly

[@zeussupreme8309]

The point was to put people one to KOHH. Music is has no language barriers

[@paulh979]

because it's called diverse content? the fuck, you think music is only made in america.

[@Dennis-bb4dz]

he wants to interview people because he wants to know what they think and say. it doesn't matter if he is foreign or not. Ebro is interested and if he wants to know about him more and his culture you can't do shit about it

[@niggiechuy]

He said Fabolous. That's dope

[@antoniodelavega7772]

KOHH is most worldwide than all the rappers his generation. This guy can speak one of the hardest language in the world ! his talent took him to HOT 97 ! if you keep hating bring your local artist in a Tokyo interview . good luck

[@9hst3st]

Laura did a good job on her own in this interview. Especially considering she was dealing with a person who doesn't understand the English language fully.

[@chauna5413]

Kohhの音楽が大好きだよ！

[@Tudesu]

いいセンスです！

[@angel127_]

his voice omg……

[@sheikareid6601]

Like if you’re here bc of Mamushi ✨

[@darkmediatracks]

I been knew about Japan when i was young because i used to love Japan lol. Research the Yakuza to start, you will find a lot

[@georgebush3327]

Kohh and fab would be pure heat!!!!

[@abc-uy9ho]

kohhはホンマにイケてる

[@最強-s7b]

Kohhで好きな曲ありますー？

[@RaiShaunaMartin97]

I was just excited to hear him speak English

[@YTmadeMeChangeMySensibleName]

Christ, this is a pleasant surprise. Kohh is mad dope.

[@myfriendaj]

Good for you Laura doing your thang

[@OhMyGodHeDidItAgain]

this is the honest reaction as a Japanese tho, firstly he's lit af in Japan, and then no rappers can speak English at all even if had badass style. so i guess he is the first Japanese rapper whose global perspective and badass taste live together. still boring conversation tho

[@DoubleAAnime]

I saw him live at Rhymester in Tokyo and he brings the energy. So fucking good and so humble. He always thanked everyone after each song.... respect 会いたい! >.< 頑張ってKOHH~~~

[@majestyk8654]

And now he is mainstream. He is so dope

[@kimberlyolaluv]

just bc he has a popular song rn doesnt immediately make him mainstream

[@selene2264]

@@kimberlyolaluvonce you chart your first song on billboard (at least in America) you are considered mainstream , that’s how it works for literally everybody.

[@hector5810]

He's a STA

[@MariaSafiraNeves]

But wasn't he already famous in Japan?

[@tinotcg5815]

I saw his first American performance back in the day in Chicago for the Head in the Clouds tour by 88Rising

[@MFLOVEify]

wheres keith y'all need to get him on the show he lit af

[@astep3]

Im here because of team tomodachi...learning about him...i feel like he is on the verge...i want to see whats next.

[@djeeydd3482]

He is shy awww

[@lukaellis1255]

Ouh Lala ofc he can't even speak English

[@TheOriginalRevolt]

Nishinari Shingo! People sleepin on him, even in Japan.

[@tonytoorak9712]

Finally somebody gets it!

[@lilshaz23]

KOHH IS RAW TALENT

[@nijaxxsounds886]

Kohh is the man

[@kashiialcuin1688]

kohh is so dope I wish they had a better translator is was more like them talking with kohh as the prop

[@longlivejah4608]

KOHH and loota are amazing

[@swootzwms8413]

I want to go to Tokyo so bad

[@caled6628]

yuuki chiba

[@BLACKTIGG]

And now KOHH has a song with Duke Deuce 🔥🔥

[@ocbusfan]

And now he has a song with Megan Thee Stallion!

[@acevvs3620]

He reminds me of the Japanese version of Fabolous, His whole demeanor seem's similar.

[@wav.yliving]

STILL WISHING FOR A DIRT BOYS X COHORT COLLAB TAPE

[@kame5271]

Shoutout to all the fans who knew KOHH before It G Ma

[@XX-jf8og]

He needs this last name Cane. Kohh Cane

[@NoirOfficial215]

U stupid now go snort a whole kilo in 1 sitting

[@SENPAI-qx7qk]

通訳使えなさすぎて英語喋り出すのマジでおもろい