ROTC- Every Sunday Night @ the Boom Boom Room

ROTC (Return of the Cypher) is a freestyle jam session which occurs every Sunday night @ the Boom Boom Room in San Francisco. The Gem Stone band provides live instrumentation and veteran DJ Kevvy Kev holds down the ones and twos. Special featured guests rock almost every week. Myself, Orukusaki, Slice 9, and MC Mars usually alternate as hosts. All MC’s and vocalists are encouraged to attend and participate in the cyphers, which probably takes up more than 2 and a half hours of each Sunday night. Oh, and it’s absolutely free!

If you are an emcee, you have to be willing to freestyle… period… it’s just part of the craft. And this is the perfect boot camp/ church/ gym/ whatever you want it to be!

ROTC New

Interview on Vietnamese Television

Kensho Kuma and Cloud NI9E were featured on “Sharing Vietnam” on VTC 10; it’s a nationally broadcasted program in Vietnam. We were invited to the television studio before our Hanoi CAMA ATK show during our Asia tour last summer, and the original interview aired 09/11/2013. Thank you to Ms. Phuong Lien and the VTC10 crew for doing such a phenomenal job. I’ll probably upload the unedited version to my youtube account as well.

“the Program EP” SE Asia+Japan Tour 2013 Pics/ Clip

Kensho Kuma & Cloud NI9E SE Asia/ Japan Summer Tour Clip

The complete SE Asia/ Japan Tour 2013 pics are available here. Thanks to everyone that made this successful tour possible… I had the time of my life!!

At Club Grease in Bangkok, Thailand. Big up’s to DJ Tob from the BKK Invaders.

At CAMA ATK in Hanoi, Vietnam.

At Club Lush in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Peace to CJ C-Zero… You’re an awesome photographer and certified party animal.

At Lush in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.

At Mix Bar in Shimane, Japan. Shout out’s to MC Hiro and Sannta from the 裏美亭crew.

 

 

Super Cypher @Stacks Record Shop 04/13/2024

Wow.. it’s been a minute.. and I think it’s just what I need.. to be in the jungle with a thousand other MC’s. On 04/13/2024, we’re having a mega-super-cypher at my man DJ Delroks’ Stacks Record Shop in Hayward. Salutations to the rellies Know Expressions and Sonny Souf for organizing this. Yeah, it’s a free event, so make sure you spend $ at the venue and buy merch! Oh yeah, and I’ll be doing a featured performance too..

“Serenity Prayer” Animated Video

Kensho Kuma- “Serenity Prayer” [Official Video]

Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by: Meat Bawls

Video by: @teamfreelanceranimator

Dedicated to anyone who has ever suffered from substance abuse and alcoholism. Please take it one day at a time.. if someone like me can make it through addiction, so can you.

Brand New “Second Katana” Video

I proudly present to you the Second Katana official video!! Shot in West Japan in the summer of 2022, it features a verse in English and a verse in Japanese. Produced by Cloud NI9E, directed by Seiji Date, mixed and mastered by Sota Furugen, and scratches by Far Beats.

Back to School Drip Fest 09/30/23

I will be rocking at the Back to School Drip Fest, organized by Khafre Jay’s Hip Hop for the Future org, on 09/30/2023, with DJ Lex and headliners La Russell and Stunnaman 02.

About the event

At Hip Hop For The Future SPC. and Freedom Forward, we see philanthropy as more than just a name on a banner. It’s about fostering real, tangible change in our community. The Back 2 School Drip Fest, our upcoming event, aims to empower San Francisco’s marginalized youth.

We believe that authentic philanthropy is not about levels of giving or the names on banners. True philanthropy is about fostering real change, driving impactful initiatives, and engaging with the community at the grassroots level. It is about stepping up to ensure that those who need the most support are given every opportunity to thrive. It’s about the belief that by investing in our youth, we are investing in our future.

We are seeking partners and sponsors – for the Back 2 School Drip Fest. Companies who are ready to stand with us, to stand with our youth, and to stand with our community. Partners who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and contribute meaningfully to an event far beyond a single day. Let’s move beyond conventional sponsorship. Let’s blaze a trail for transformative change together. Join us and participate in this journey toward a brighter future.

Featuring free clothing and footwear, free barbering, haircuts, and styling (because when you look good, you feel good), community resources, health & wellness services, food trucks, and local Hip Hop artists showcasing live music, art & dancing.

JOIN US IN ELEVATING SF YOUTH! HYPE Center & Hip Hop for the Future are seeking support in the following ways:

Health & wellness activities

  • CPR Classes
  • Chair Massages Clinic Appointments (Bookings & Referrals)
  • Mental Health & Alternative Healing Modalities

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

  • Barbers & Hair Stylists (Cuts, Braids)
  • Financial Literacy and Mobility Employment & Workforce Development College,
  • Trade Schools and Unions

DONATIONS REQUESTED IN 250+ QUANTITIES

  • Clothing (Jeans/Pants, Hoodies/Sweatshirts, Shirts/Polos, Skirts/Dresses)
  • Shoes (Athletic, Sneakers, Skate, Boots, Flats)
  • Accessories (Belts, Hats, Beanies, Purses, Sunglasses, Wallets, Scarfs/Head)

Community-based Organizations – Table at the event for free! Bring your own table, chairs, and shade covers Bring materials, resources, and incentives Promote the BACK 2 SCHOOL DRIP FEST to your community Bring your young people!

Exclusive Tour Merch: Cassette USB

For the upcoming Misadventures in Asia Summer 2023 Tour, we have created cassette USB’s. The 16 gigabyte USB’s shaped like an old school cassette contains 4 official albums and 2 mixed albums. If you’re interested in copping one before I leave on tour, please hit me up at kensho.kuma@gmail.com.

Hip Hopaholics 09/16/2023

Your boy is performing at the latest installment of Hip Hopaholics on 09/16/2023 at Slate Bar in San Francisco (16th St. x S. Van Ness). It’s a FREE event with an open mic cypher and beat makers.. so it’s perfect for the hungry MC!! Come through with your bars!! Shout outs to the dude Rezin8!!

Misadventures in Asia Summer 2023 Tour Dates (Updated)

Misadventures in Asia Summer 2023 Tour Confirmed Dates.. Additional dates will be added to this blog as they’re confirmed. If you’re interested in having Kensho Kuma perform at your event, please write kensho.kuma@gmail.com

06/23/2023- Nakano, Tokyo- @Heavy Sick Zero

06/29/2023- Azabujuban, Tokyo- @Legacy Lounge

07/01/2023- Osaka- Absolute Lounge @Marusa with DJ $HIN

07/02/2023- Osaka- Ado 12th Anniversary Party @Club Noon

07/08/2023- Takatsuki, Osaka- Proceed @Duke Bar

07/09/2023- Nagoya- Infinity Funk @Club Buddha

07/16/2023- Yokohama- @Mr. Brooklyn

07/28/2023- Bangkok- Kinetic Poetic- @Jam Cafe BKK

07/29/2023- Bangkok- Teacher’s Lounge @Fatty’s Bar and Diner

08/04/2023- Bangkok- @Fatty’s Bar and Diner

08/12/2023- Bangkok- @Jam Cafe BKK with Bangsue Electric