Ashida Daisuke, known professionally as DABO, was born on 6 January 1975 in Japan and emerged as a prominent rap singer. After early collaborations with Shakkazombie on "Tomo ni ikkō" and joining Nitro Microphone Underground in 1997, he released his first single "Mr. Fudatzkee" in 1999. DABO’s breakthrough came in 2001 when he signed with Def Jam Japan, becoming the first Japanese artist to join the American label, and released the album "PLATINUM TONGUE", which peaked at number 15 on the Oricon charts. Subsequent releases followed a steady rhythm: "Hitman" (2002), "Diamond" (2003), the EP "6 Bullets" (2004), and "THE FORCE" (2006). His 2006 single "おはようジパング" achieved significant radio play, and he contributed the track "Lexxxusgucci" to the Fast and Furious soundtrack. In 2004DABO founded Baby Mario Production, releasing "B.M.W. –BABY MARIO WORLD– vol.1" and later "I'm the Best" (2009) and "HI‑FIVE" (2010). Throughout his career, DABO maintained a presence in the Japanese hip‑hop scene, collaborating with artists such as Zeebra and Namie Amuro.
