Japanese rapper in-d got his start as a member, rapper for the hip-hop groups THE OTOGIBANASHI and CreativeDrugStore. THE OTOGIBANASHI formed in 2012 and released their first album that same year. CreativeDrugStore would later form in 2013. This was in-d’s first experience as he joined THE OTOGIBANASHI in high school and worked on two albums with them. In 2017, in-d released a self produced solo mini album titled “d/o/s”, but in 2019, he fully launched his solo project with his first big release titled indoor. The launch of in-d’s early solo work shows off his skill as a solo rapper with his deep voice, catchy lyrics, and old school beats.
Tracks such as “On My Way”, which in-d teams up with industry veteran KREVA, show the hip-hop elements in in-d’s music. “On My Way” incorporates the use of a trumpet mixed in with a mellow beat and the combination of in-d and KREVA together make for a nice mixture in rap versus. In in-d’s latest track “weekday”, the flow in his rap matches perfectly with the beat and the lyrics make it relatable to anyone who listens. It has a beat that sticks with you and makes you want to bob your head in excitement. “Determination” is a track that stuck with me with its heavier beats and how in-d utilizes a more aggressive rap style. This track shows a harder side of in-d and shows what “Determination” means.
in-d currently has 2 studio albums with THE OTOGIBANSH (TOY BOX and BUSINESS FACTORY); a self produced mini album; and three solo project mini albums: indoor, outdoor, and input. You can find indoor, outdoor, and input on all Digital Platforms, with input being in-d’s latest release. Check out his official website and latest music video “weekday” below!
