ジェロ REUTERS:Japan blues in hip hop nation

http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=76908

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• JERO
• ENKA
• 演歌

[Natsuazami]

The reason of his success is not only novelty.

His song is certainly wonderful. His character is also so wonderful.

[joreis88]

I agree. When you have real talent plus great character, you will go far no matter what anyone says. I wish him all the best and hope he stays true to himself.

[CostlyChris]

@ILoveTeaDogs Would be interesting if he brought Eastern style to the West in maybe a side album project however Jero got a good thing over there and I doubt he wants to get involve with the chaotic western music scene.

[dankbot420]

but can he kick a freestyle in Enka?

[jafaru]

Jero is my hero. I love Jero!

[jinnai702]

Jero is simply "keeping it real." - real to his Japanese roots.

[ILoveTeaDogs]

Jero-san. Thank you very much for sharing your beautiful voice with such amazing songs! I'm trying to learn Japanese so the combination is an ideal way to help me learn it. I hope that you will have continued success on all of your future works. I hope that you will have a long career of bringing happiness to both East & West. Thank you from your fan in Canada.

P.S. Does anyone know if there is an English language fan club for Jero-san?

[CulturePeaceForever]

In Japanese written words,ENKA,means "PerformanceSong" Whoa,he is Great!!!May he be singing in the Kouhaku Uta Gassen near future!

[orihimeinoie]

Good Job Jero-Sama (^___^)

[mt37222]

He brought the soul of Enka back to Japan which has been out of light for over 30 years in Japanese mucis culture. Sony's bringing MTV back in the 80s was avious. If he won't be stuck with too much of variety TV shows in the future, the word "novelty" won't be on his name tag.

[kotoyumu]

I only hope for more success from Jero, with the right producers he can go even further. Can't wait to listen to his new "Covers" CD that is going to be great!!!

Support Jero, buy his music, share it let everyone know!

[HawaiianBlue2000]

yup I gotta agree w/u on this. not only does he speak beautiful Japanese, hes so humble and down-to-earth. hes v. respectful towards people when he speaks and thats smt ppl are missing in Japan today. no wonder he bacme an icon of the Enka music industry quickly.