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Teriyaki Boyz

2 documented moments across BAPE & NIGO-adjacent history.

  1. 2006

    Song · BAPE

    "Tokyo Drift (Fast & Furious)" by Teriyaki Boyz

    The Teriyaki Boyz theme for The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift charts in 15 countries. A BAPE-affiliated song becomes a global cultural export. The brand's largest audience ever is people who don't know they're listening to the owner of a Japanese streetwear label.

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  2. 2005

    Collaboration · BAPE

    Teriyaki Boyz debut

    NIGO, Verbal, Ilmari, Ryo-Z, and Wise form Teriyaki Boyz. Beastie Boys attitude filtered through Tokyo. Their first album lands via BAPE Sounds. NIGO isn't just dressing the artists any more — he IS the artist.