Awich

Awich is the stage name of Akiko Higashimura, a Japanese rapper from Okinawa. She started writing and performing her own rhymes after being influenced by American artists like Lauryn Hill and OutKast. Her debut album 'Unappreciated' came out in 2010, followed by other releases including '8', 'Queendom', and 'Pfizer'.

Her music often features collaborations with other artists, including Anarchy on the track 'Whoru?' She's worked with a band that includes musicians on drums, guitar, and bass, though she's primarily known as a solo vocalist and lyricist.

As a woman in what's often described as a male-dominated hip-hop scene, she's addressed social issues in her work. The existing catalog material mentions she faced criticism early on but continued performing and recording.