But when it comes to practicing Zen, the Colombian artist sought the country’s traditional minimal decor to inspire his mansion in Colombia. Look no further than the album cover for his Colores (2020) and the accompanying merch, done by Japanese artist Tekashi Murakami. J Balvin has long flaunted his admiration for East Asian aesthetics. Image Credit: Rosalía video still, "Tuya" “The first thing you think about when someone says ‘Tokyo’ are neon signs.”
“The name comes from Tainy and my love of Japanese culture,” Borrero told the press in 2019. In fact, his record label - Neon16, in partnership with Latin music mogul Lex Borrero - was also inspired by a commonality he shares with the culture. His buzzed-about album fulfilled all that it promised to be: a highly imaginative work, bolstered by reggaetón, ethereal trap and ‘80s-inspired synthwave, which manages to introduce intricate textures that spark neon-hued visions. That to me is the most special thing, and I felt it could represent Data in the most perfect way,” the Puerto Rican producer tells Billboard Español. But at the same time is human, soulful and it goes through all of these emotions, in one artform. Like anime, “The music I make has this technology that sometimes sci-fi, otherworldly, and with superpowers. Look no further than Juan Luis Guerra’s seminal hit “Bachata en Fukuoka” (2010).īelow discover more Latin musicians that have channeled their artistic musings towards the Land of the Rising Sun, in no particular order.Ī few days before putting the final touches of his debut album Data, Tainy posted an IG of himself in Japan working away on his laptop. But it’s not just a trend - Japanese culture has been infiltrating Latin music in the mainstream for over a decade. In June, Rosalía also dedicated a song to the eastern country called “Tuya,” where in its music video the Spanish singer is seen strolling around Tokyo and enjoying a bowl of ramen. I think animation helps you expand your imagination to try whatever you want, to create something out of this world … different from reality.” “Seeing movies opened up my imagination at an early age, seeing how detail-oriented they are, as well as in in Japan. “Japanese culture has always been special and influential in my life, even before I started making music,” the Puerto Rican super producer tells Billboard Español. The album cover features a pink-haired manga character - comparable to Tainy’s current hair color - drawn by influential Japanese artist Hiromasa Ogura. With Japan’s thoughtful aestheticism and a philosophy rooted in Zen, musicians such as Tainy, J Balvin, Rosalía and Young Miko have turned their creative wanderlusts to express their fascination for East Asian art.įor instance, last week (June 30) Tainy released his debut LP Data, a meticulous avant-pop opus that doubles as a love letter to Japan, reggaetón, and sonic experimentation.
From anime to irezumi (traditional Japanese tattoos) and serene minimalist decor, Japanese culture has been a source of inspiration for a handful of Latin artists, as well as a pillar of peace.
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