| Shōnan no Kaze 湘南乃風 |
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| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Reggae, Hip-hop, Ska-core |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Toy's Factory |
| Associated acts | 10-Feet, Boogie Man, Infinity 16, Kenty-Gross, Minmi, Moomin, MSC, NG Head, Ryo the Skywalker, Truthful (Fire Ball), Ukatrats FC, YamaArashi |
| Website | www.134r.com |
| Members | |
| Red Rice Wakadanna (若旦那) Shock Eye Han-kun |
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| Past members | |
| Goki | |
Shōnan no Kaze (湘南乃風 Shōnan Wind) is a Japanese four member reggae band. They are best known for their 2006 hit song "Junrenka" (純恋歌 Pure Love Song), which was one of the top songs of 2006.[1]
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The band's roots were first formed when Red Rice and Han-kun first performed together in Shōnan in central coastal Japan.[2] Han-kun first formed an interest in reggae after by chance hearing Buju Banton's song "Untold Stories" in a friend's girlfriend's car, after coming home from a dance.[2] Red Rice was a casual fan of reggae/hip-hop, until attending festivals which made him develop a great love of these genres.[2] The pair met Shock Eye while performing, who previously worked as a hip-hop DJ.[2] Shock Eye was friends with Wakadanna in high school, and met him again by chance in Shōnan. Wakadanna had been managing a reggae bar in Shōnan.[2]
From 2001 onwards, the band worked together, having songs featured on compilation albums and collaborating with other artists.[3] The band made their major label debut in 2003, under Toy's Factory.[4]
The band's second album Shōnan no Kaze: Ragga Parade reached #5 on Oricon charts, after two top 20 singles.[1] The band had a hit song in 2006, "Junrenka" (純恋歌 Pure Love Song). It sold over 520,000 copies and was the 8th biggest hit of 2006.[1] The follow-up album, Shōnan no Kaze: Riders High, reached #1.[1]
The band has had other hits (though not as great) since then, such as "Ōgon Soul," "Koi Shigure" and "Gachi-zakura."[1] The band's 4th album, Shōnan no Kaze: Joker, reached #1 on Oricon charts as well.[1]
Han-kun released a solo-album in 2008.[4]
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