Keisuke Ogihara

Quick Facts: Who was Keisuke Ogihara?

Subject:

Keisuke Ogihara

Known for:

Japanese rapper and founding member of Rip Slyme, known for his versatile hip hop artistry.

Born:

1975-06-17

Century / Era:

1975s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Keisuke Ilmari Ogihara (荻原イルマリ恵介, Ogihara Irumari Keisuke) (born June 17, 1975) is a Japanese rapper and member of the hip hop group Rip Slyme. Ilmari attended the same primary and middle school as Ryo-Z. During this, they became the founding members of Rip Slyme. After relocating schools, Ilmari then left to seek international schooling. While studying internationally, he met fellow Rip Slyme member Pes. Quitting school in the middle of his final year, he returned to Tokyo, reunited with Ryo-Z and formed "Gibinibanko" (ギビニバンコ).

Career & Major Achievements

Ilmari returned to Finland in 2002 along with his group members and favourite camp counsellor, Andrew Busam, where they shot photos and footage for their shortcuts! DVD and their photobook RIP STYLE, and performed live in Helsinki. Ilmari's beatboxing is featured in several concerts and with Kei in the song "By the Way" on their TOKYO CLASSIC album. In 2005, GAP held their 10th Anniversary campaign. Ilmari was chosen (as were BoA & Hiro of Exile) as models for displaying their individual style.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Ilmari created the short-lived group Steady&Co in 2001 with BOTS and Kenji Furuya of Dragon Ash and SHIGEO of Skebo King. Their aim was to create a much lighter folk influenced form of hip hop against emerging genres such as J-Urban. In 2004, Ilmari helped launch singer Salyu by collaborating with her to release "Valon" under the name IlmarixSalyu. In 2005, he was made leader of the unit Teriyaki Boyz consisting of fellow Rip Slyme rapper Ryo-Z, Nigo, Wise and Verbal of M-Flo. In 2012 Ilmari formed a rap rock band with KOSEN, YAS and SOHNOSUKE called The Beatmoss.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1975 (1975-06-17): Birth of Keisuke Ogihara — Japanese rapper and founding member of Rip Slyme, known for his versatile hip hop artistry.
2. 2001: 2001 Milestone — Ilmari created the short-lived group Steady&Co in 2001 with BOTS and Kenji Furuya of Dragon Ash and SHIGEO of Skebo King.
3. 2002: 2002 Milestone — Ilmari returned to Finland in 2002 along with his group members and favourite camp counsellor, Andrew Busam, where they shot photos and footage for their shortcuts!
4. 2004: 2004 Milestone — In 2004, Ilmari helped launch singer Salyu by collaborating with her to release "Valon" under the name IlmarixSalyu.
5. 2005: 2005 Milestone — In 2005, GAP held their 10th Anniversary campaign.
6. 2012: 2012 Milestone — In 2012 Ilmari formed a rap rock band with KOSEN, YAS and SOHNOSUKE called The Beatmoss.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Keisuke Ogihara

True or False: “Keisuke Ogihara was born in Tokyo, Japan.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He was actually born in Helsinki, Finland, to a Finnish mother and Japanese father.

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