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About
Japanese DJ, vocalist, and music producer who is known for his use of the voice synthesizing software Vocaloid mixed with rock elements in his music. Professionally, he goes by the stage name Yuyoyuppe. He has produced three albums for the metal band Babymetal.
Before Fame
By the time he was in high school, he knew how to play the guitar and piano and was writing music for local clubs. In 2008, he started to post his music on the Japanese video-sharing site Niconico and began gaining public attention for his unique style.
Trivia
He has released four albums under the name Yuyoyuppe and four under his DJ name DJ'Tekina//Something. Under his third stage name, Draw the Emotional, he has released 15 albums.
Family Life
He was born and raised in the town of Ōarai in the Ibaraki Prefecture of Japan, and his father taught him how to play guitar.
Associated With
In 2016, Babymetal performed their hit song "Karate," produced by Yuyoyuppe, at the Alternative Press Music Awards with metal band Judas Priest which featured the singer Rob Halford.