For years Japanese youth have adopted and emulated lowrider culture and Chicano Rap as their own. This peculiar phenomenon attracted a promotional tour to Japan in 2006 by Always Running author ...

MoNa a.k.a. Sad Girl is one of Japan’s most popular Chicano-style rappers. She’s released four albums, and her international fan base has taken her to perform in places like L.A. and San Diego.

Their heavy hip-hop influence and catchy melodies carry each listener through a mix of singing and rapping. They’re a new Chicano rap group that still feels familiar to the Latinx community in ...