Will Hide-chan Challenge Rap?! Hip-Hop Group Gaki Ranger Releases New Song "Elmo Migo" Collaborating with Hideyuki Nakayama!!

Gaki Ranger, a unique entity that has stirred the Japanese hip-hop scene with their distinctive rap skills, sound, and unforgettable live performances.

They are releasing a long-awaited new song, continuing their momentum after their latest album "Survival Attack" released in 2024 topped the iTunes Hip Hop/Rap chart and ranked 7th overall.

This time, in an unpredictable collaboration, Hideyuki Nakayama (Hide-chan), who debuted in 1985 and has been loved for years as a familiar face on variety shows and dramas, takes on the challenge of rapping!!

"Elmo Migo," created by both parties who had been acquainted through mutual friends, celebrates Hide-chan's 40th anniversary in entertainment. The song features a Latin-flavored drill sound, where Hide-chan's rap, surprisingly masterful for a first-timer, intertwines with Gaki Ranger's signature humorous flow, creating a track with immense impact.

The title "Elmo Migo" is Hide-chan's unique slang for "burnable trash." The hook, packed with new slang (?), written by Gaki Ranger, alongside references like "Zagin de Sushi" and their representative work "Waka no Torihode Zuntatta" (Stood by the riverbank), is undeniably catchy.

Pay close attention to the lyrics in the verses by Hide-chan, Gaki Ranger MC Pochomkin, and YOSHI, which express their 40-year journey in the entertainment world and their views on life.

This is an anthem for adult hip-hop, filled with life's strategies, co-written by Gaki Ranger, who have survived in the hip-hop world for 30 years.

The music video, released on the same day, is directed by Yohei Niimura of the creative unit "Toto." It's a must-watch, featuring Hide-chan's cool demeanor befitting a show business mogul and a cast of impactful characters.

This summer, let's get the living rooms dancing with "Elmo Migo"!!

Available on various streaming services: https://lnk.to/GR_EM

●Work Information●

【Artist】Gaki Ranger

【Title】Elmo Migo feat. Hideyuki Nakayama

【Label】Shinonome RECORDS

【Release Date】June 10, 2026 (Wednesday)

【Various Streaming Services】https://lnk.to/GR_EM

【Credits】

lyrics : Pochomkin, YOSHI

music : GP, Pochomkin

sound produce : GP

recorded by Eisuke Kumon

mixed by Ryosuke Maekawa

●Gaki Ranger Profile●

For about 25 years, they have consistently delivered fresh, high-quality music and stage performances full of showmanship. A HIPHOP group consisting of 2MC & 2DJ & 1 God, they are a treasure of the Japanese music industry.

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