Presented by Sounds from Japan

YAYOI DAIMON

Mar 17, 2023

9:00pm – 9:40pm CT

Elysium

YAYOI DAIMON

With a deep and heavy sound inspired by Dancehall, R&B, Hiphop. YAYOI DAIMON is a singer, rapper and songwriter from Osaka, Japan.

As a feminist, she has broken Japanese stereotype and traditional expectations by promoting the message to all women that they are beautiful the way they are and they should live the life they want.

Her videos on Youtube have since then reached more than 10,000,000 views 

In 2017, YAYOI DAIMON released the single "Choose Me / Melon Soda feat. Reichi". the number one spot on the iTunes Reggae chart in Japan.

In 2018, Released “Heels" and "NO BRA! feat. AKKO GORILLA". 
With lyrics such as "Who was that arrogantly saying this is impossible for women or that they can't do it?" when performing on stage, she holds the power to stun her audiences with her words,and has the support from girls around the world for being a strong role model.

2021 is a life-changing year for her, as she has become an independent artist.

2022, EP "My Own Boss", "I Need TO Be Me, You Need To Be You" release
A life-sized collection of works that depicts her becoming "WOMAN" from her previous work "GIRLS".

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About
From:
Osaka, JAPAN
Subgenre:
Dub / Dancehall