He stands on site as a craftsman on weekdays and on the club stage on weekends. Rapper Kakkey, living this duality, has released his new single 'flag' on June 12, 2026, proudly raising the banner of his crew 'TOPBOYZ'.
Set to a robust Boom Bap beat, the lyrics express a craving for upward mobility and solidarity with everyone fighting in this moment. The jacket visual, featuring a microphone inserted into a craftsman's tool belt, encapsulates this determination.
It is now available worldwide simultaneously on major streaming services including Spotify and Apple Music.
Message Embedded in the Jacket The jacket for this work features a single microphone inserted into the center of a craftsman's tool belt, from which countless tools hang. This represents Kakkey's own way of life.
It condenses his two faces – craftsman on weekdays and performer on weekends – into a single visual, which are contradictory yet coexist.
What is 'flag'? For Everyone Fighting Right Now This work, 'flag', is a powerful and lyrical rap number where Kakkey expresses his lifestyle, his craving for upward mobility, and his stance on changing the status quo.
While proudly raising the flag of his crew 'TOPBOYZ', he questions the meaning of continuing to fight regardless of the place or position. "No matter how you live, everyone is fighting something."
This song is a fight song for all comrades who share that resolve.
Please listen to it during your morning commute, before work, or whenever you need to switch gears.
Kakkey Profile Born in 1996 in Kagoshima Prefecture. Moved to Tokyo at 19 and worked at the select shop NUBIAN, leveraging his unique fashion sense. His style, which incorporates his philosophy on life and daily survival into lyrics with a Boom Bap foundation, resonates with his strong respect for fellow Kagoshima native, Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi.
In June 2022, he suddenly debuted with 'WE UP' under the 2MC crew name TOPBOYZ. Through consistent releases and energetic live performances, he has steadily expanded his fanbase. TOPBOYZ consists of Kakkey, PG, DJ Light, and Mr. Jaket, and is active mainly in the Kanto region.
Major Discography Release Date Title June 2022 TOPBOYZ "WE UP" June 2022 Solo Debut "3rd Door" September 2022 EP "Life Span 1" December 2022 EP "Life Span 2" July 2024 Mixtape "Challenger Tape" (7 tracks total) March 2025 EP "Morning Noon Night" October 2025 Single "2 PRAYERS" feat. PG June 2026 New Single "flag"
Distribution Information Title: flag Artist: Kakkey Release Date: June 12, 2026 (Friday) Distribution Services: Spotify / Apple Music / Amazon Music / LINE MUSIC / YouTube Music / iTunes / TikTok, and others
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SNS & Official Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kakkey_topboyz/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@topboyz3457
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