Kazuki JJ

Biography

Kazuki JJ is a Nepali hyper rock band from Kathmandu, Nepal, formed in 2012 .The band’s line-up consists of JJ (vocals and guitar), Suzen Raj Bajracharya (Bass) Samrat Manandhar (drum) The lead singer JJ (J.Joshi) started his musical career at the age of 16 and has been performing since 1995 in Nepal. In the year 2002, he moved to London where he has recorded, performed and toured with dozens of other artists over the years, including International and national artist such as Mukti and Revival, Robin and the new revolution and Cobweb. In the underground scene he performed with band members of Jugaa, Inside 2 stoopid triangles, Cruentus and the London Base Fusion band Layasutra. JJ also performed around UK in collaboration with GIGextra and music4children, in order to raise funds and awareness for the children of Nepal. In holding these events JJ intend to create an opportunity to promote Nepalese music and culture in the UK and also to raise awareness about the displaced children of Nepal as a consequence of long civil war.Eventually JJ’s popularity increased gradually beyond London and performed in different countries throughout Europe and in Japan. Rooted in ska, rock and funk, JJ later experimented with several musical styles, ranging from reggae, and chill romantic tunes and sometimes with a blend of ethnic drums and percussions to introduce the Nepali instruments to the international music scene. Currently JJ is teaming up with his old friends back home in Kathmandu, Nepal. They follow the meaning of the band’s name: ‘Go Do it JJ!’ ( in Newari Language). The band composed and recorded 13 tracks then released their EP on 1st of July 2017, prior to a full length album.