TOKONA-X (real name: Ryuichi Furukawa), born October 20, 1978 in Yokohama,
Kanagawa Prefecture, is a hip-hop MC who moved to Tokoname City, Aichi
Prefecture, as a child and began his career there, naming his artist after the
place. After his encounter with hip-hop, he became a leader of the rap scene in
the Tokai area, working with several crews including a unit with Blade Head,
ILLMARIACHI, and M.O.S.A.D. He has attracted many heads with his rough and sharp
lyricism and style full of local love. As a solo artist, he made his major label
debut with Def Jam Japan, releasing the si...