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Beatboxer Genki Matsumoto Blends Music and Fashion Designs

3/31/2026

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Genki Matsumoto, a 31-year-old beatboxer known as Gen, discussed sampling in hip-hop culture and its relation to his fashion designs.
He uses textiles from military duffel bags to create one-off garments, a practice he began four years ago after winning a Japanese beatboxing competition.
Meeting outside Shibuya station in Tokyo, Matsumoto expressed interest in participating in Tokyo Fashion Week.
He finds both fashion events and his unique design approach appealing.

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Story summary

Genki Matsumoto, a 31-year-old beatboxer known as Gen, discussed sampling in hip-hop culture and its relation to his fashion designs.
He uses textiles from military duffel bags to create one-off garments, a practice he began four years ago after winning a Japanese beatboxing competition.
Meeting outside Shibuya station in Tokyo, Matsumoto expressed interest in participating in Tokyo Fashion Week.
He finds both fashion events and his unique design approach appealing.