AK-69
AK-69 is a rapper and singer from Komaki, Aichi, whose music connects Japanese hip-hop, melodic hooks and stories of starting again.
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Overview
- From
- Komaki, Aichi, Japan
- Work
- Rapper and singer
- Also records as
- Kalassy Nikoff
- Breakout
- THE RED MAGIC reached No. 3 on the Oricon overall chart in 2011.
Mini bio
From Komaki to the clubs.
AK-69 comes from Komaki in Aichi. He built his audience through club performances, combining rapping and singing. His label biography describes a period of playing 180 shows a year while working independently.
Two names, one voice.
His official timeline begins with PAINT THE WORLD under the name Kalassy Nikoff in 2004, followed by 69 -I’ma Player- as AK-69 in 2005. THE RED MAGIC reached No. 3 on the Oricon overall chart in 2011; The Independent King followed at No. 2 in 2013.
A new chapter.
He founded Flying B Entertainment in 2015 and signed with Def Jam Recordings in 2016. His first album for the label, DAWN, brought together guests including UVERworld, Shunsuke Kiyokiba and Fat Joe.
The stage stays central.
He produces his concerts’ sound, lighting and staging himself. In 2026, his anniversary year, he returned to Budokan for THE ENLIGHTENMENT and began another nationwide live-house tour.
Creditschronological, newest first
Music
- 2026SEASONS feat. ayumi hamasakiRapper; new rap verses for the collaboration
- 2026BEST OF AK-69 Yellow GoldRecording artist; compilation
- 2025My G’s -Deluxe Edition-Lead artist; collaborators include YZERR, ILL-BOSSTINO and SEEDA
- 2016DAWNLead artist; first Def Jam album
- 2013The Independent KingLead artist; album
- 2011THE RED MAGICLead artist; album
Books
- 2025START IT AGAINAuthor
Awards
Quotes
これからも自身の音楽を貫き、己の活動に誇りを持って挑みたいと思います。AK-69, Japan Gold Disc Awards acceptance comment
In his 2017 acceptance comment, he said he wanted to stay true to his music and keep taking on challenges with pride in his work.
Trivia
- In February 2006, he released REDSTA -The Rap Attacker- as AK-69 and REDSTA -The Melodizm- as Kalassy Nikoff at the same time.
- He staged streaming concerts at Nagoya Castle in 2020 and Suzuka Circuit in 2022.
- LOYALTY was made as a company song for Nagoya restaurant Yaba Misen.
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