VIGORMAN Makes History as First Asian Artist on DJ Mac's WYFL Riddim

The Japanese dancehall star drops "13,000km," a song that represents far more than the physical distance between his homeland and Jamaica after years of dedication to dancehall. He will host the Japanese leg of DJ Mac's upcoming WYFL Tour

Japanese dancehall artist VIGORMAN

Japanese dancehall artist VIGORMAN has made history as the first Asian artist to officially release a song on DJ Mac and Crash Dummy's popular WYFL Riddim with his new single, "13,000km," a title that represents the physical distance between his homeland of Japan and Jamaica.

The milestone is the result of years of dedication rather than overnight success. Having traveled to Jamaica six times, VIGORMAN has immersed himself in the birthplace of dancehall, building genuine relationships and earning respect within the culture.

Throughout that journey, he collaborated with Jamaican R&B/dancehall singer Stalk Ashley on the single "Fading Away" and hosted the track's official listening event in Kingston. Following the release, he remained in Jamaica, performing alongside Stalk Ashley at events ranging from Reggae Sumfest 2025 Blitz to authentic street dances in Denham Town, where he also showcased his own music and received an enthusiastic response from local audiences.

VIGORMAN has also served as the official host artist for the Japan editions of Bashment, the internationally recognized event created by production duo Silent Addy and Disco Neil. Later this year, he will continue strengthening the cultural bridge between Jamaica and Japan by hosting the Japanese tours of DJ Mac, Silent Addy, and Stalk Ashley, while also serving as host artist for DJ Mac and World Baba's four-date WYFL Tour across Japan.

Already one of Japan's most successful reggae and dancehall acts, VIGORMAN is the lead vocalist of HENTAI SHINSHI CLUB, whose smash hit "Yokaze" has amassed more than 100 million YouTube views. He has also headlined the iconic Nippon Budokan, one of Japan's most prestigious concert venues.

True to its title, "13,000km" represents far more than the physical distance between Japan and Jamaica. The song stands as a testament to the respect, cultural exchange, and authentic connections forged across those 13,000 kilometers through years of dedication to dancehall culture.