Tasty Bits

Tasty Bits Ep 2: Imani J. Dawson, Foamstar and Singing in Japan

Welcome to Tasty Bits. For this episode, I sat down with Imani J. Dawson over a meal in Tokyo. You might have heard her voice on the Digimon Trading Card Game, Foamstars (sadly no longer with us), or alongside Japanese artists like Eikichi Yazawa and YOASOBI. We talk about her beginnings in Japan as a singer, the different opportunities that came her way, and how she approaches performing for gaming soundtracks. We also get into the realities of being a Black female singer in Japan, finding her voice, navigating the industry, and carving out her own path. Like and subscribe if you enjoy the content! Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@tastybitspod [https://youtube.com/@tastybitspod] Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tastybitspod [https://www.instagram.com/tastybitspod] Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Tasty Bits Ep 1: Dmitry Cluev, from Shenmue to inKONBINI

Welcome to Tasty Bits. For this first episode, I sat down with Dmitry Cluev over gyoza in Tokyo. He is the founder of Nagai Industries and the creator of InKONBINI, a cozy convenience store simulator set in 90s Japan. We talked about his love for Shenmue, his move to Japan to build his own studio, and how Japanese culture shaped the look and sound of InKONBINI. He then opens up the real challenges of making a game on your own before sharing us a playlist that captures his mood of the moment. Big thanks to Nakai-san at Hatsumimi for having us. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.