Michael Africk, CEO and Founder of Handcraft Entertainment announced the signing of Japanese-British artist, model and influencer Hana Kuro to a worldwide production/management deal. This is the second major signing for the J-Pop focused company with a shared vision of building bridges that unite the biggest music markets and fans around the world.
Hana Kuro is a rare new breed of talent on the global scene. Her passion for music, fashion and culture have enabled her to grow her craft daily and she will soon be bringing her story to fans worldwide. Along with being a musician and influencer with millions of views on her social channels, Kuro has signed a partnership deal with Nutcase Milk and in good company with fellow Japanese DJ and Entrepreneur Steve Aoki, Twitch Gamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins and Poker Legend Phil Hellmuth.
The Japanese-British multi-hyphenate finds synergy between seemingly disparate influences, fashioning her artistry into a vibrant and vital mosaic in the process. Sonically, Hana brings an edge to the J-pop genre, vocally alternating between Japanese and English.
Attracting a strong social media audience and generating millions of views worldwide, Hana introduces herself as an unpredictable and undeniable global voice through a series of upcoming singles, endorsements and sponsorships.
“Everything is always a combination of things that I like,” she notes. “I’m half-Japanese, but I was brought up in the UK surrounded by Western culture. I’m a very open-minded person, and I try to fuse together different elements. Musically, I’m experimenting and creating my own sound.”
Kuro caught the attention of 6-time Japan Gold Disc winning producer Michael Africk who instantly recognized her ability to bring something special to J-pop. “Hana is an extraordinary talent. She has the “it” factor you are always looking for in an artist. Her voice has a unique sound and quality, and her personality and beauty are truly stunning. We could not be more thrilled at Handcraft Entertainment to introduce her and her music to the world.”
