THE TIME HAS COME.....AWICH TO DROP NEW ALBUM, OKINAWAN WUMAN,
AWICH RELEASES NEW ALBUM, OKINAWAN WUMAN,
PRODUCED BY WU TANG CLAN’S RZA - OUT NOVEMBER 21ST VIA ANDMUSIC
Friday, November 21st , 2025]- The queen of Japanese Hip-Hop Awich released her new album, Okinawan Wuman, today. You can pre-save the album HERE. To lead the album, Awich collaborated with Joey Bada$$ and RZA on the song, “Fear Us”. For an advance, please contact Keisha-Tara Watkin at keisha@harmonicpr.com
Okinawan Wuman is a project that blends American and Japanese hip-hop together using Awich’s dynamic flow mixed in with RZA’s iconic sound. In addition, the album is also a love letter to American hip-hop which is how Awich fell in love with the sound whilst growing up in Okinawa, Japan. When reflecting on the creation of the album, Awich had these words to say:
“I was born and raised in Okinawa, a crossroads of cultures, histories, and survival. A place that’s long been a hidden intersection between Japan and America—shaped by U.S. occupation and still carrying the heavy weight of military bases today. The Abbott, RZA, returned to the soil of Asia—the ground that sparked Wu-Tang—with deep respect, passing down gems that became the foundation of this album. In a world moving at breakneck speed, I chose to move with intention, shaping this project to complete the story I’ve carried within me since childhood. Through this work, I call for a renewed sense of togetherness—across cultures, across borders, across all that separates us”.
On the album, Awich collaborates with Joey Bada$$, Westside Gunn, 454, and Mike. In addition, she also has Ferg and Lupe Fiasco on the album from the previously released songs, “Butcher Shop” and “Wax On Wax Off”. With her dedication to become a global star in the music industry, in addition to building the gap between Japan and America, Awich is paving the way for the next generation to come.
Okinawan Wuman Tracklist:
Lotus (Skit)
Butcher Shop ft. FERG
Kaiju of Okinawa (Skit)
Fear Us ft. Joey Bada$$ and RZA - Title Track
Wax On Wax Off ft. Ferg, Lupe Fiasco and RZA
Flexin in Shibuya (Skit)
Shibuya Flex ft. 454 and Mike
Hold It Down ft. Westside Gunn
A Woman Hung Up
Ghosts of the East
Noble Lies
Full Circle (Skit)
Wax On Wax Off - Japan Remix
Shortly after the release of her album, Awich will be performing at ennichi ‘25 Japanese Music Experience LA, a part of Music Way Project created by Japanese organization CEIPA in partnership with Toyota Group. The performance will occur on December 2, 2025 at Aurora Warehouse LA in California.
Over the course of the last few years, Awich has been cementing her spot in the US music industry. After becoming the first Japanese rapper to perform at Coachella in 2024, and becoming the person that musicians traveling to Japan comes to; the star has built organic relationships that shows how genuine and far she’ll go. The dedication she has to showcasing the worldwide impact of hip-hop in an authentic and respectful way, Awich has truly started the road to becoming a timeless artist.
About Awich:
Growing up on her home island of Okinawa, Awich, short for “Asia Wish Child” is a name she created to reflect her passions. She debuted with the EP "Inner Research" in 2006 and moved to Atlanta, Georgia in the US at the same time. In her time in Atlanta, Awich produced her first full album "Asia Wish Child" and released it in 2007. After moving back to Japan, Awich faced endless internal questioning and this intense process of introspection was cathartic and helped her reevaluate a more profound meaning of life, love, and forgiveness. Shortly after, she released another full album, making it to be her first in a decade. Awich’s ability to submerge herself into multiple global perspectives while also adding her signature feminine touch allows her to create music that is singular but relatable across the world. Awich has proven herself by being the first Japanese rapper to perform at Coachella.
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