Awich
Birth Name | Akiko Urasaki |
Name in Japanese | 浦崎亜希子 (うらさき あきこ) |
Birth Date | Dec 16, 1986 (age: 38) |
Birth Place | Naha, Japan |
Awich is a Japanese rapper, singer, and songwriter. Her stage name stands for “Asia Wish Child”, reflecting her mission to bring Asian perspectives to global hip-hop culture. Known for blending Japanese and English lyrics with themes of identity, resilience, and empowerment, she has become a leading voice in Japanese rap. Awich’s music draws heavily from her Okinawan roots while incorporating global influences, and she has collaborated with prominent artists across Japan’s hip-hop and pop scenes.
Awich’s connection with ONE OK ROCK has grown through live collaborations. She first shared the stage with the band on May 19, 2024, at the SUPER DRY SPECIAL LIVE Organized by ONE OK ROCK organized by ONE OK ROCK at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama. Their partnership continued into the ONE OK ROCK DETOX JAPAN TOUR 2025, where she performed with the band on September 6, 2025, at Daiwa House PREMIST Dome in Sapporo. Her powerful rap style and stage charisma added a unique edge to ONE OK ROCK’s live sound, highlighting the cross-genre energy of these collaborations.
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