Zeebra remains probably the most popular rapper in Japan, and is admired by both men and women. He appears not only in hip-hop magazines, but also in fashion and street culture magazines. He often features in and produces other rappers' songs, and appears in their videos. He has also appeared as an opening act for American rappers.
In 1998 Zeebra undertook his first solo tour. This is when he started being recognized as an individual rapper for the first time, making hip-hop more familiar to Japanese listeners. In the same year he started the first hip-hop TV program in Japan, titled Beats to the Rhyme. One of Zeebra's songs was used in a Nike promotion video for NBA Japan games. The following year Zeebra released the single "Mr. Dynamite", the first hip-hop single to break into the top 50 on the Japanese pop charts. In June 2000, he released his new album Based On a True Story, which sold 250,000 copies. At the end of that year Zeebra started his first Japan tour, the first hip-hop event to sell out. In 2001 Zeebra released the single "Never Enuff", the theme song for a Japanese movie called Brother, directed by Takeshi Kitano and starring Claude Maki. In 2002 he temporarily rejoined King Giddra, but has been doing solo work since 2003 and has released many songs. At present, he is producing songs not only for rap artists, but also for pop stars like Namie Amuro.
Hip-hop is now firmly ensconced in the Japanese music scene, to the extent that it is even heard as background music. This would probably not have happened without Zeebra, who is often considered the originator of the Japanese hip-hop scene.
Escape
Zeebra Lyrics
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[1: Full Of Harmony]
Kono Mama Its Crusing Time Kimi Wo Nosete
Baby Let's Take A Ride! All Right
Doko Made Mo Escape
Toorisugite Iku Keshiki Wo Someru Sukai Buru-
Baby Let's Take A Ride! All Right
Day Light Yuruyaka Ni
Furisosogu Wi-Kuendo
Konna Hi Wa It's Private Time
Tama Ni Wa Slow Down
Tokei Nante Kyou Wa Ki Ni Shinaide
Low Gear Nagasu Wangan Line
Nami No Oto Ni Mi Wo Makaseyou Oh My Baby
[Zeebra:]
Let's Take A Ride Saa Baby Nigedasou Ze
Kidzukareru Mae Ni Kiechaou Ze
Kureiji- Na Machi De No Kureiji- Na Dachi To No
Kureiji- Na Pa-Ti- Nara Mata Raishuu U Know?
Futari Paradaisu Mu-Do U Know?
Kono Mama Owaranai Kuru-Zu
Ikigurushii Machi Wo Daidassou
Keitai Ofu Ipod On
Jaji- Na Pureirisuto Miles Davis
Soretomo Karuku Go Back To 80's
Whitney Houston Patti Labelle
Kaze Ga Kimi No Kami Wo Kakiageru
Sanru-Fu O-Pun So I Can Feel The Wind Blow
Kimi To Kisu Suru Aka-Shingou
Saikou Kimochi Ii Kono Kanji Marude
Yume N' Naka De Mita Ano Wanshi-N
(Yukkuri To Toki Ga Nagareteku)
Hikaru O-Shan Subete Suro- Mo-Shon
Nice And Slow Subete Nugisuteteku)
That's Right Take Everything Off
[Full Of Harmony:]
Do What Comes Naturally Hirogaru Futari Dake No
Beautiful Day Oh Lalalala
Yume No Naka It's Tack A One More Time
Make It Last Forever Marude Keith Sweat
Yume Ga Sameta Tte Kimi Wa Purinsesu
Furi-Wei Hi Mekurimekuru Kaze No Houkou De
Chill Shite Nemuru Dake
Shizumu Sansetto Orenji Kara Pa-Puru
Sora Ni Hieta Shanpan Ga Supa-Kuru
I Feel Good Baby
Poema- Bari Datte? Daijoubu I'm Still Hood, Baby
Tada Kono Nachuraru Vaibusu
Tama Ni Ajiwaenakya Hajimaranai
Sore Ga Ningen Yasei No Shoumei
Umi To Yama Sora To Daichi To Kyoumei
Subete Motomoto Tsunagatteru (U Know?)
Nanika Ga Kakete Fusagatteru (U Know?)
Yoru Mo Issou Ni Fukamatteru
Sou Ore-Tachi Mo Tsunagarou Saa Let's Go
[1]
The song "Escape" by ZEEBRA Feat. Full Of Harmony is a song about getting away from the stress of everyday life and taking a ride with someone special. The lyrics encourage the listener to appreciate the scenery while cruising, and to take a break from the rush of daily activities. The song speaks to the idea that sometimes it's important to slow down and enjoy the moment, and that escape can be a healthy way to reset.
The lyrics are filled with references to music, from Miles Davis to Whitney Houston, which adds to the relaxed vibe of the song. The chorus encourages the listener to escape and take a ride, allowing the wind and scenery to soothe the soul. The verses speak to the stress of everyday life, encouraging the listener to slow down and enjoy the beauty of the world.
Overall, "Escape" is a song that speaks to the importance of self-care and getting away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. It's a reminder to appreciate the beauty of the world and take time to enjoy it, whether that means taking a scenic drive or simply tapping into the sounds of nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Kono Mama Its Crusing Time Kimi Wo Nosete
Let's keep going like this and take you along for the ride
Baby Let's Take A Ride! All Right
Let's go on a ride together, it'll be great
Doko Made Mo Escape
Let's escape to anywhere we want to go
Toorisugite Iku Keshiki Wo Someru Sukai Buru-
Let's paint the scenery that passes us by as we go, in the sky blue color
Baby Let's Take A Ride! All Right
Once again, let's ride together and have a great time
Ki No Muku Mama Escape
Let's escape with an open mind
Day Light Yuruyaka Ni
The daylight is slowly fading in
Furisosogu Wi-Kuendo
The window is letting in a filtered light
Konna Hi Wa It's Private Time
Today is a day for privacy and relaxation
Tama Ni Wa Slow Down
Let's slow down every now and then
Tokei Nante Kyou Wa Ki Ni Shinaide
We don't have to pay attention to the clock today
Low Gear Nagasu Wangan Line
Let's cruise along the expressway in a low gear
Nami No Oto Ni Mi Wo Makaseyou Oh My Baby
Let's leave ourselves to the sound of the waves, oh my baby
Let's Take A Ride Saa Baby Nigedasou Ze
Let's go on a ride, baby, and escape from everything
Kidzukareru Mae Ni Kiechaou Ze
Let's disappear before anyone can notice us
Kureiji- Na Machi De No Kureiji- Na Dachi To No
Let's party in a crazy town with crazy friends
Kureiji- Na Pa-Ti- Nara Mata Raishuu U Know?
If we have a crazy party, let's do it again next week, you know?
Futari Paradaisu Mu-Do U Know?
The two of us are in paradise, you know?
Kono Mama Owaranai Kuru-Zu
Let's keep this crazy party going like this forever
Ikigurushii Machi Wo Daidassou
Let's run away from the boring city life
Keitai Ofu Ipod On
Let's turn on our mobile phones and iPods
Jaji- Na Pureirisuto Miles Davis
Let's play some jazz playlist by Miles Davis
Soretomo Karuku Go Back To 80's
Or maybe let's go back lightly to the 80s
Whitney Houston Patti Labelle
Let's listen to some Whitney Houston and Patti Labelle
Kaze Ga Kimi No Kami Wo Kakiageru
The wind is blowing your hair
Sanru-Fu O-Pun So I Can Feel The Wind Blow
Let's drive with the windows down so we can feel the wind blowing
Kimi To Kisu Suru Aka-Shingou
Let's kiss at the red light
Saikou Kimochi Ii Kono Kanji Marude
This feeling is the best, just like a dream
Yume N' Naka De Mita Ano Wanshi-N
I dreamed of that one scene in my dream
Hikaru O-Shan Subete Suro- Mo-Shon
Everything shines brightly, all in slow motion
Nice And Slow Subete Nugisuteteku)
Nice and slow, let's strip everything off
Do What Comes Naturally Hirogaru Futari Dake No
Let's do what feels natural, just the two of us
Beautiful Day Oh Lalalala
It's a beautiful day, oh lalalala
Yume No Naka It's Tack A One More Time
In our dream, let's take it one more time
Make It Last Forever Marude Keith Sweat
Let's make it last forever, just like Keith Sweat
Yume Ga Sameta Tte Kimi Wa Purinsesu
Even if the dream ends, you'll still be my princess
Furi-Wei Hi Mekurimekuru Kaze No Houkou De
The sound of the wind blowing in the falling leaves is getting stronger
Chill Shite Nemuru Dake
Let's just chill and sleep
Shizumu Sansetto Orenji Kara Pa-Puru
The sun is setting from orange to purple
Sora Ni Hieta Shanpan Ga Supa-Kuru
A frozen champagne bottle is super cool in the sky
I Feel Good Baby
I feel good, baby
Poema- Bari Datte? Daijoubu I'm Still Hood, Baby
You're asking for my permit? It's okay, I'm still hood, baby
Tada Kono Nachuraru Vaibusu
I'm just on this natural vibe
Tama Ni Ajiwaenakya Hajimaranai
Sometimes you have to taste it to start
Sore Ga Ningen Yasei No Shoumei
That's the proof of human's wildness
Umi To Yama Sora To Daichi To Kyoumei
The harmony between the sea, mountain, sky, and the earth
Subete Motomoto Tsunagatteru (U Know?)
Everything is already connected from the beginning, you know?
Nanika Ga Kakete Fusagatteru (U Know?)
Something is missing and it's bothering me, you know?
Yoru Mo Issou Ni Fukamatteru
The nights are getting deeper and deeper
Sou Ore-Tachi Mo Tsunagarou Saa Let's Go
Let's connect too, come on, let's go
Contributed by Gabriel T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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