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-	'''Rip Slyme''' is a hip hop group containing four [[MCs]]; [[Ryo-Z]], [[Ilmari]], [[Pes]] and [[Su]], and one [[DJ]], [[Fumiya]]. The group was formed in [[1994]] by Ryo Z and Ilmari, later joined by Pes. The RIP in Rip Slyme stands for their initials and Slyme was a popular children's toy at that time. Their name is also a pun on the phrase "[[lips rhyme]]."	+	'''Rip Slyme''' is a hip hop group containing four MCs; [[Ryo-Z]], [[Ilmari]], [[Pes]] and [[Su]], and one DJ, [[Fumiya]]. The group was formed in [[1994]] by Ryo Z and Ilmari, later joined by Pes. The RIP in Rip Slyme stands for their initials and Slyme was a popular children's toy at that time. Their name is also a pun on the phrase "lips rhyme."

-	After winning an amateur rapping contest, Rip Slyme issued their first album Lips Rhyme in [[1995]]. In [[1997]], DJ Fumiya, formerly known for DJing for SPEED and DA PUMP, joined the group. He was followed in [[1998]] by Su, who was friends with Fumiya's older brother. Su was previously a backup dancer for East End. The same year, they released Talkin' Cheap and took part in [[Dragon Ash's]] Total Communication. In [[2000]], the groups signed with Warner Music Group.	+	After winning an amateur rapping contest, Rip Slyme issued their first album [[Lips Rhyme]] in [[1995]]. In [[1997]], DJ Fumiya, formerly known for DJing for [[SPEED]] and [[DA PUMP]], joined the group. He was followed in [[1998]] by Su, who was friends with Fumiya's older brother. Su was previously a backup dancer for [[East End]]. The same year, they released [[Talkin' Cheap]] and took part in [[Dragon Ash]]'s [[Total Communication]]. In [[2000]], the groups signed with Warner Music Group.

-	Fumiya composes most of the music, while Ryo-Z, Pes, Ilmari, and Su write their own lyrics. Befre Fumiya became a member, Pes composed most of the songs. Pes occasionally plays guitar on some tracks. In [[2002]] they received [[MTV]] Video Music Awards [[Japan]] for Best Newcomer and Best Hip-hop Group. From late [[2005]], DJ Fumiya went on an extended break due to illness. A friend of the band, [[DJ Soma]], acted as his stand in.	+	Fumiya composes most of the music, while Ryo-Z, Pes, Ilmari, and Su write their own lyrics. Befre Fumiya became a member, Pes composed most of the songs. Pes occasionally plays guitar on some tracks. In [[2002]] they received MTV Video Music Awards [[Japan]] for Best Newcomer and Best Hip-hop Group. From late [[2005]], DJ Fumiya went on an extended break due to illness. A friend of the band, [[DJ Soma]], acted as his stand in.
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		+	Ryo-Z and Fumiya teamed together to create [[O.T.F.]] (Oshare Track Factory) in [[2003]]. Pes has been working with clothing label Optimystik since 2005. Ilmari, along with members of Dragon Ash formed a short lived unit [[Steady&Co.]] in 2001 and collaborated with singer [[Salyu]] to release a single [[Valon]] in [[2004]]. Ilmari was chosen as one of the several [[Japanese]] celebrities to be the face of the GAP's tenth Anniversary campaign in [[2005]]. Ilmari and Ryo-Z were chosen to join [[Teriyaki Boyz]] in 2005.

-	Ryo-Z and Fumiya teamed together to create O.T.F. (Oshare Track Factory) in [[2003]]. Pes has been working with clothing label Optimystik since [[2005]]. Ilmari, along with members of Dragon Ash formed a short lived unit Steady&Co. in 2001 and collaborated with singer [[Salyu]] to release a single [[Valon]] in 2004. Ilmari was chosen as one of the several [[Japanese]] celebrities to be the face of the GAP's tenth Anniversary campaign in [[2005]]. Ilmari and Ryo-Z were chosen to join [[Teriyaki Boyz]] in 2005.
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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
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	In 2002, Su married an OL (Office Lady) on a cruise ship. Fumiya married an anonymous lady and registered their marriage in December 2004.		In 2002, Su married an OL (Office Lady) on a cruise ship. Fumiya married an anonymous lady and registered their marriage in December 2004.

-	Their song Super Shooter was used as the opening for the popular anime [[Gantz]].	+	Their song [[Super Shooter]] was used as the opening for the popular anime [[Gantz]].


	== Members ==		== Members ==

-	* '''Ryo-Z''': Ryouji Narita	+	* '''Ryo-Z''': Ryouji Narita
-	* '''Ilmari''': Keisuke Ogihara	+	* '''Ilmari''': Keisuke Ogihara
	* '''Pes''': Masatsugu Chiba		* '''Pes''': Masatsugu Chiba
	* '''Su''': Kazuto Ootsuki		* '''Su''': Kazuto Ootsuki
-	* '''Fumiya''': Fumiya Takeuchi	+	* '''Fumiya''': Fumiya Takeuchi


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-	'''Singles'''	+	'''Singles'''

	* Hakujitsu/Mahiru ni Mita Yume (1996)		* Hakujitsu/Mahiru ni Mita Yume (1996)
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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

-	*[http://www.ripslyme.com/ Official ~~website~~], (Japanese)	+	* [http://www.ripslyme.com/ Official Website] (Japanese)
-	*[http://wmg.jp/artist/ripslyme/ Warner’s Rip Slyme Page], (Japanese)	+	* [http://wmg.jp/artist/ripslyme/ Warner’s Rip Slyme Page] (Japanese)

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'''Rip Slyme''' is a hip hop group containing four [[MCs]]; [[Ryo-Z]], [[Ilmari]], [[Pes]] and [[Su]], and one [[DJ]], [[Fumiya]]. The group was formed in [[1994]] by Ryo Z and Ilmari, later joined by Pes. The RIP in Rip Slyme stands for their initials and Slyme was a popular children's toy at that time. Their name is also a pun on the phrase "[[lips rhyme]]."

After winning an amateur rapping contest, Rip Slyme issued their first album Lips Rhyme in [[1995]]. In [[1997]], DJ Fumiya, formerly known for DJing for SPEED and DA PUMP, joined the group. He was followed in [[1998]] by Su, who was friends with Fumiya's older brother. Su was previously a backup dancer for East End. The same year, they released Talkin' Cheap and took part in [[Dragon Ash's]] Total Communication. In [[2000]], the groups signed with Warner Music Group.

Fumiya composes most of the music, while Ryo-Z, Pes, Ilmari, and Su write their own lyrics. Befre Fumiya became a member, Pes composed most of the songs. Pes occasionally plays guitar on some tracks. In [[2002]] they received [[MTV]] Video Music Awards [[Japan]] for Best Newcomer and Best Hip-hop Group. From late [[2005]], DJ Fumiya went on an extended break due to illness. A friend of the band, [[DJ Soma]], acted as his stand in.

Ryo-Z and Fumiya teamed together to create O.T.F. (Oshare Track Factory) in [[2003]]. Pes has been working with clothing label Optimystik since [[2005]]. Ilmari, along with members of Dragon Ash formed a short lived unit Steady&Co. in 2001 and collaborated with singer [[Salyu]] to release a single [[Valon]] in 2004. Ilmari was chosen as one of the several [[Japanese]] celebrities to be the face of the GAP's tenth Anniversary campaign in [[2005]]. Ilmari and Ryo-Z were chosen to join [[Teriyaki Boyz]] in 2005.

== Trivia ==

In 2002, Su married an OL (Office Lady) on a cruise ship. Fumiya married an anonymous lady and registered their marriage in December 2004.

Their song Super Shooter was used as the opening for the popular anime [[Gantz]].

== Members ==

* '''Ryo-Z''': Ryouji Narita
* '''Ilmari''': Keisuke Ogihara
* '''Pes''': Masatsugu Chiba
* '''Su''': Kazuto Ootsuki
* '''Fumiya''': Fumiya Takeuchi

== Discography ==

'''Singles'''

* Hakujitsu/Mahiru ni Mita Yume (1996)
* FADE AWAY/AT THE LOUNGE (1998)
* (TONES/Kaze ni Fukarete (1998)
* UNDERLINE No.5 (2000)
* UNDERLINE No.5 REMIXIES (2000)
* Mata Au Hi Made (2001)
* STEPPER'S DELIGHT (2001)
* Zatsunen Entertainment (2001)
* ONE (2001)
* FUNKASTIC (2002)
* Rakuen Baby (2002)
* BLUE BE-BOP (2002)
* JOINT (2003)
* Dandelion (2004)
* GALAXY (2004)
* Tasogare Surround (2004)
* Hot Chocolate (2006)
* Hey, Brother (2006)
* Blow (2006)

'''Albums'''

* Lip's Rhyme (1995)
* talkin' cheap (1998)
* FIVE (2001)
* TOKYO CLASSIC (2002)
* O.T.F. LIVE AT BUDOKAN (2002)
* ORCHESTRA PLUS (2003)
* TIME TO GO (2003)
* MASTERPIECE (2004)
* EPOCH (2006)

'''DVDs'''

* shortcuts! (2003)
* ROUGH-CUT FIVE (2005)
* Cut it now! (2007)

== External Links ==

*[http://www.ripslyme.com/ Official website], (Japanese)
*[http://wmg.jp/artist/ripslyme/ Warner’s Rip Slyme Page], (Japanese)

[[Category:Japanese Bands]]

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