Tokyo to Texas

Featured Creative Partner

DJ Shingo Takahashi

Tokyo Sound Bridge

Vinyl. Culture. Movement. Connection.

Tokyo to Texas · 日本

From the heart of Tokyo, DJ Shingo Takahashi brings a deep-rooted love for Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop, Reggae, and rare vinyl to the international stage. As the founder of Bee's Knees Records and a driving force behind Tokyo's Bridge Party, Shingo has developed a signature sound built around 7-inch vinyl and the art of the selector. His journey has taken him across international stages, connecting audiences through music while representing the richness of Japan's DJ culture.

• Founder — Bee's Knees Records
• International performances across 8 countries / 17 cities
• 2026 Music Awards Japan — Best DJ candidate
• Vinyl / 7-inch specialist
• Bridge Party organizer & music educator

Shingo brings a distinctly Japanese approach to DJ culture into Texas — creating space for two music communities to meet, listen, and move together.

Featured Creative Partner

WXX

Japanese Hip-Hop / Movement Artist

Battle-tested. Internationally active. Built for the floor.

Tokyo to Texas · 日本

WXX represents the energy and competitive spirit of Japan's Hip-Hop dance community. His career combines battle experience, championship performances, and international appearances, bringing a style shaped by Japan's evolving street-dance culture.

From Japanese competitions to international stages, WXX continues to build his reputation through movement, competition, and collaboration.

• 2020 Sweet Dream Crew Battle — Champion
• 2021 All Japan University Dance League — Crew Battle Champion
• 2024 Mugen Freestyle Solo Battle — Champion
• Multiple Japanese battle wins & finalist placements
• International competition experience
• Featured in major Japanese Hip-Hop events & battles

WXX brings the competitive energy, creativity, and movement language of Japan's Hip-Hop scene directly into the Texas community.

Featured Creative Partner

U-K-I THE RETRO

THE B-Boy/HIP-HOP VETERAN

Experience. Style. Battle-tested excellence.

BixBite / GRAY SOURCE · Tokyo

U-K-I The Retro has spent years developing his voice within Japan's Hip-Hop and street-dance culture. Beginning his dance journey at a young age, Retro developed across multiple styles before establishing Hip-Hop as his foundation.

Today, he represents BixBite / GRAY SOURCE and carries an impressive competitive résumé that reaches some of Japan's most respected dance platforms.

• SELLOUT!! FINAL 2023 — Champion
• Juste Debout Japan 2018 — 2nd Place
• WDC World Final 2016 — Top 4
• DANCE ALIVE HERO'S — 3× Finalist
• DANCE ALIVE CHARISMAX EAST 2021 — Champion
• International-level competition experience

Retro brings the history, discipline, individuality, and competitive spirit of Japanese Hip-Hop dance into a new conversation with Texas.