New Series on 'thinc Journal' Bringing Local Creative Scenes | Energizing Yokosuka with the Power of Reggae: Reggae Artist RUEED Sowing Seeds for the Future.
Creators Match published an interview series on its media 'thinc Journal' featuring reggae artist RUEED, discussing his 20-year career and local revitalization through a music festival in Yokosuka.
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Creators Match Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Kyoju Kure, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo), which has a mission to "create a society where creators can shine" and provides creative services across the three areas of "education, production, and development" in the advertising industry, has published an interview article (serialized project) with reggae deejay RUEED on its media platform "thinc Journal". thinc Journal is a media outlet that provides hints to help freelance creators nationwide build their careers by disseminating information about creators and creatives who want to solve local issues and revitalize their hometowns.
RUEED is a reggae deejay with over 20 years of career experience who first held a microphone at the age of 15. He has expanded his field of activities from his hometown of Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, to Tokyo and Jamaica, the birthplace of reggae. In 2023, his 20th anniversary year, he took on the challenge of holding the outdoor music festival "Yokosuka Reggae Bash" in his hometown of Yokosuka. The concept of this event, which continues to be held today, is "sowing seeds for the future." Tracing the trajectory of RUEED's career, we asked him about his thoughts on the "seeds" he continues to sow in his hometown.
We hope this will serve as inspiration and motivation for everyone making creative challenges.
[Click here for the serialized articles]
1) Sowing seeds for the future with reggae: 20 years of singing without wavering
RUEED's introduction to reggae was a single live concert ticket he received from his older brother. He had been leaning toward hip-hop following the concert, but gradually shifted to the reggae world, partly due to the influence of those around him. He started writing his own music and lyrics because "you can do it even if you don't have money." He began his career as a musician at the age of 15. Looking back on the musical life of RUEED, whose career has surpassed 20 years by his mid-30s, we asked him about his mindset as a creator.
2) Sowing seeds for the future with reggae: Carrying music and hometown on his back
RUEED expanded the scope of his expressive activities by launching his independent label "Mastermind" in 2019. In 2023, his 20th anniversary year, he launched the Yokosuka Reggae Bash with the desire to "do something in my hometown" and "spread reggae again." Since then, this festival, held annually, has become an "overflowing with love" place bustling with many visitors. We asked him about his thoughts behind the concept of "sowing seeds for the future" and his future prospects.
Scheduled to be published on April 9, 2026.
Please take a look.
■ About Mr. RUEED
Mastermind CEO, Reggae Deejay
Born in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture in 1988.
RUEED is a reggae deejay with over 20 years of career experience who first held a microphone at the age of 15. He has expanded his field of activities from his hometown of Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, to Tokyo and Jamaica, the birthplace of reggae. In 2023, his 20th anniversary year, he took on the challenge of holding the outdoor music festival "Yokosuka Reggae Bash" in his hometown of Yokosuka. The concept of this event, which continues to be held today, is "sowing seeds for the future." Tracing the trajectory of RUEED's career, we asked him about his thoughts on the "seeds" he continues to sow in his hometown.
We hope this will serve as inspiration and motivation for everyone making creative challenges.
[Click here for the serialized articles]
1) Sowing seeds for the future with reggae: 20 years of singing without wavering
RUEED's introduction to reggae was a single live concert ticket he received from his older brother. He had been leaning toward hip-hop following the concert, but gradually shifted to the reggae world, partly due to the influence of those around him. He started writing his own music and lyrics because "you can do it even if you don't have money." He began his career as a musician at the age of 15. Looking back on the musical life of RUEED, whose career has surpassed 20 years by his mid-30s, we asked him about his mindset as a creator.
2) Sowing seeds for the future with reggae: Carrying music and hometown on his back
RUEED expanded the scope of his expressive activities by launching his independent label "Mastermind" in 2019. In 2023, his 20th anniversary year, he launched the Yokosuka Reggae Bash with the desire to "do something in my hometown" and "spread reggae again." Since then, this festival, held annually, has become an "overflowing with love" place bustling with many visitors. We asked him about his thoughts behind the concept of "sowing seeds for the future" and his future prospects.
Scheduled to be published on April 9, 2026.
Please take a look.
■ About Mr. RUEED
Mastermind CEO, Reggae Deejay
Born in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture in 1988.