Zeebra

Also known as Hideyuki Yokoi

, known professionally as , is a Japanese hip hop rapper and DJ who made his first appearance in 1995. Zeebra is a former member of the hip-hop group King Giddra, which also included DJ Oasis and K Dub Shine. He went on to pursue a solo career shortly after in 1997, and signed with the Future Shock record label.

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Type: Person
Country: JP
Active from: 1971-04-02

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Listeners: 21,767
Total plays: 493,823

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Zeebra (ジブラ, Real Name, Hideyuki Sakakura 坂倉英之, born April 2, 1971 in Tokyo, Japan) is a famous Japanese hip hop artist, who made his first appearance in 1995. Known as the first rapper in Japan, Zeebra is a former member of the legendary hip-hop group キングギドラ, which also included DJ Oasis and K Dub Shine. He went on to pursue a solo career shortly after in 1997, and signed with the Future Shock record label. Having appeared in several TV commercials <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/ZEEBRA">Rea

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Official website: www.zeebra.jp
Image: Zeebra japan.JPG

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Commons category: Zeebra
date of birth: 1971-04-02
start of work period: 1995-00-00
social media followers: 207159
pseudonym: Zeebra
birth name: 横井英之

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Early life
Pioneer of Japanese Hip Hop
Discography
Albums
Singles
Compilations
Awards and nominations
Music videos
References
External links

Zeebra is one of the most popular rappers in Japan, and his popularity is not specific to either gender. 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 performed live with various rappers from America.