Rapper Kakkey from Kagoshima to Release New Single 'flag' on June 12! A Fight Song for All Warriors, with a Microphone Stuck in a Craftsman's Tool Belt
Rapper Kakkey from Kagoshima has released his new single 'flag' on June 12, expressing his dual life as a craftsman and a rapper. The song is an anthem for everyone fighting to change their current situation.
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- 📰 Published: June 13, 2026 at 01:00
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He stands on site as a craftsman on weekdays and on the club stage on weekends. Rapper Kakkey, living this duality, has released his new single 'flag' on June 12, 2026, proudly raising the banner of his crew 'TOPBOYZ'.
Set to a robust Boom Bap beat, the lyrics express a craving for upward mobility and solidarity with everyone fighting in this moment. The jacket visual, featuring a microphone inserted into a craftsman's tool belt, encapsulates this determination.
It is now available worldwide simultaneously on major streaming services including Spotify and Apple Music.
■ Message Embedded in the Jacket
The jacket for this work features a single microphone inserted into the center of a craftsman's tool belt, from which countless tools hang. This represents Kakkey's own way of life.
It condenses his two faces – craftsman on weekdays and performer on weekends – into a single visual, which are contradictory yet coexist.
■ What is 'flag'? For Everyone Fighting Right Now
This work, 'flag', is a powerful and lyrical rap number where Kakkey expresses his lifestyle, his craving for upward mobility, and his stance on changing the status quo.
While proudly raising the flag of his crew 'TOPBOYZ', he questions the meaning of continuing to fight regardless of the place or position. "No matter how you live, everyone is fighting something."
This song is a fight song for all comrades who share that resolve.
Please listen to it during your morning commute, before work, or whenever you need to switch gears.
■ Kakkey Profile
Born in 1996 in Kagoshima Prefecture. Moved to Tokyo at 19 and worked at the select shop NUBIAN, leveraging his unique fashion sense. His style, which incorporates his philosophy on life and daily survival into lyrics with a Boom Bap foundation, resonates with his strong respect for fellow Kagoshima native, Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi.
In June 2022, he suddenly debuted with 'WE UP' under the 2MC crew name TOPBOYZ. Through consistent releases and energetic live performances, he has steadily expanded his fanbase. TOPBOYZ consists of Kakkey, PG, DJ Light, and Mr. Jaket, and is active mainly in the Kanto region.
Major Discography
Release Date
Title
June 2022
TOPBOYZ "WE UP"
June 2022
Solo Debut "3rd Door"
September 2022
EP "Life Span 1"
December 2022
EP "Life Span 2"
July 2024
Mixtape "Challenger Tape" (7 tracks total)
March 2025
EP "Morning Noon Night"
October 2025
Single "2 PRAYERS" feat. PG
June 2026
New Single "flag"
■ Distribution Information
Title: flag
Artist: Kakkey
Release Date: June 12, 2026 (Friday)
Distribution Services: Spotify / Apple Music / Amazon Music / LINE MUSIC / YouTube Music / iTunes / TikTok, and others
Listen Now
■ SNS & Official Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kakkey_topboyz/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@topboyz3457
BUZZ FACTORY Inc.
Company Name: BUZZ FACTORY Inc.
Representative: Ken Watanabe
HQ Address: 2-13-20 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 TSUMUGI Bldg.
Business Activities: General talent agency operations, music production, musician presentation and management, artist choreography and direction, film planning, design of catalogs, flyers, T-shirts, etc., website planning, marketing, website production.
HP: https://buzz-factory.info/
*BUZZ FACTORY Inc. is a group company of BUZZ GROUP Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Ken Watanabe).
[Contact Information]
BUZZ FACTORY Inc.
Contact Person: Oi
MAIL: hijiri@buzz-factory.info
[To Media and Editorial Staff]
High-resolution artist photos, jacket data, and preview audio are available. Please feel free to contact us at the above contact information.
Keywords:
Set to a robust Boom Bap beat, the lyrics express a craving for upward mobility and solidarity with everyone fighting in this moment. The jacket visual, featuring a microphone inserted into a craftsman's tool belt, encapsulates this determination.
It is now available worldwide simultaneously on major streaming services including Spotify and Apple Music.
■ Message Embedded in the Jacket
The jacket for this work features a single microphone inserted into the center of a craftsman's tool belt, from which countless tools hang. This represents Kakkey's own way of life.
It condenses his two faces – craftsman on weekdays and performer on weekends – into a single visual, which are contradictory yet coexist.
■ What is 'flag'? For Everyone Fighting Right Now
This work, 'flag', is a powerful and lyrical rap number where Kakkey expresses his lifestyle, his craving for upward mobility, and his stance on changing the status quo.
While proudly raising the flag of his crew 'TOPBOYZ', he questions the meaning of continuing to fight regardless of the place or position. "No matter how you live, everyone is fighting something."
This song is a fight song for all comrades who share that resolve.
Please listen to it during your morning commute, before work, or whenever you need to switch gears.
■ Kakkey Profile
Born in 1996 in Kagoshima Prefecture. Moved to Tokyo at 19 and worked at the select shop NUBIAN, leveraging his unique fashion sense. His style, which incorporates his philosophy on life and daily survival into lyrics with a Boom Bap foundation, resonates with his strong respect for fellow Kagoshima native, Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi.
In June 2022, he suddenly debuted with 'WE UP' under the 2MC crew name TOPBOYZ. Through consistent releases and energetic live performances, he has steadily expanded his fanbase. TOPBOYZ consists of Kakkey, PG, DJ Light, and Mr. Jaket, and is active mainly in the Kanto region.
Major Discography
Release Date
Title
June 2022
TOPBOYZ "WE UP"
June 2022
Solo Debut "3rd Door"
September 2022
EP "Life Span 1"
December 2022
EP "Life Span 2"
July 2024
Mixtape "Challenger Tape" (7 tracks total)
March 2025
EP "Morning Noon Night"
October 2025
Single "2 PRAYERS" feat. PG
June 2026
New Single "flag"
■ Distribution Information
Title: flag
Artist: Kakkey
Release Date: June 12, 2026 (Friday)
Distribution Services: Spotify / Apple Music / Amazon Music / LINE MUSIC / YouTube Music / iTunes / TikTok, and others
Listen Now
■ SNS & Official Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kakkey_topboyz/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@topboyz3457
BUZZ FACTORY Inc.
Company Name: BUZZ FACTORY Inc.
Representative: Ken Watanabe
HQ Address: 2-13-20 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 TSUMUGI Bldg.
Business Activities: General talent agency operations, music production, musician presentation and management, artist choreography and direction, film planning, design of catalogs, flyers, T-shirts, etc., website planning, marketing, website production.
HP: https://buzz-factory.info/
*BUZZ FACTORY Inc. is a group company of BUZZ GROUP Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Ken Watanabe).
[Contact Information]
BUZZ FACTORY Inc.
Contact Person: Oi
MAIL: hijiri@buzz-factory.info
[To Media and Editorial Staff]
High-resolution artist photos, jacket data, and preview audio are available. Please feel free to contact us at the above contact information.
Keywords:
FAQ
What is the theme of Kakkey's new song 'flag'?
'flag' expresses Kakkey's duality as both a craftsman and a rapper, serving as an anthem for everyone fighting to change their current situation.
What kind of artistic activities does Kakkey engage in?
He is a rapper from Kagoshima Prefecture, known for his style of incorporating his experiences into lyrics with a Boom Bap foundation. He also performs with the crew 'TOPBOYZ'.
When and where can I listen to the new song 'flag'?
Released on June 12, 2026, it is available worldwide simultaneously on major streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music.
What is the meaning behind the jacket visual?
The design, featuring a microphone inserted into a craftsman's tool belt, symbolizes Kakkey's duality and his resolve to keep fighting in any situation.
Which agency does Kakkey belong to?
He is affiliated with BUZZ FACTORY Inc., a company that handles talent agency operations and more.