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Pacific Music Group Launches Tokyo Office
Pacific Music Group opens Tokyo hub and signs Japanese rapper JP THE WAVY for global music expansion.
In brief
Pacific Music Group opens Tokyo hub and signs Japanese rapper JP THE WAVY for global music expansion. Pacific Music Group launched a Tokyo office and signed Japanese rapper JP THE WAVY on a 360 deal to expand his music career across Asia and the US. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.
Pacific Music Group launches Tokyo office
Pacific Music Group has launched a Tokyo office, PMG Japan, and signed Japanese rapper JP THE WAVY.
360 deal for JP THE WAVY
The rapper has joined PMG on a long-term 360 deal covering recorded music and management.
First major signing
PMG says JP THE WAVY is PMG Japan’s first major signing and will begin releasing new music this fall.
PMG’s leadership
PMG, headquartered in Hong Kong, was launched in November 2025 by NE-YO, Sonu Nigam, MC Jin, and Jonathan Serbin .
Tokyo office leadership
The Tokyo office will be co-led by Tomomi Takeshima and MiMi Shimada .
Office functions
According to PMG, the hub will cover artist development, recorded music, management, promotion, brand partnerships, and cross-border collaboration.
Dual direction strategy
The company says the office will work in two directions: taking Japanese artists to audiences outside the country and bringing international acts to fans in Japan and across Asia.
JP THE WAVY’s goals
For JP THE WAVY, PMG says its plans include growing his audience across Asia and pursuing opportunities in the United States and other Western markets.
Beyond music
Beyond recorded music and management, PMG says the deal also covers audience development, collaborations, live opportunities, and brand partnerships.
JP THE WAVY’s background
JP THE WAVY broke through in 2017 with his single Cho Wavy De Gomenne and teamed up with Good Gas on Bushido in 2021 .
The big picture
Pacific Music Group launched a Tokyo office and signed Japanese rapper JP THE WAVY on a 360 deal to expand his music career across Asia and the US.
