KENNY DOPE in Tokyo 2026

Full details have been announced for the Tokyo performance by KENNY DOPE, known as one half of the legendary US house duo MASTERS AT WORK.

This marks Brooklyn-born DJ and producer KENNY DOPE’s first solo tour of Japan in nine years; the Tokyo show will take place on Saturday, May 9 at Shibuya MIDNIGHT EAST.

Joining KENNY DOPE on the main floor stage at O-EAST will be the DJ unit CAPTAIN VINYL, featuring DJ NORI and MURO; KANGO, a hip-hop DJ active since the mid-90s and an originator of house dance; and DJ/model Yuna Yabe, who specializes in sets centered around hip-hop, R&B, funk, and disco.

The Azumaya Floor will be curated by Manhattan Records, a long-standing record shop in Udagawa-cho, Shibuya. 
Performers include grooveman Spot from Scotoma Music/Jazzy Sport; singer-songwriter and DJ Lil Summer, who belongs to the up-and-coming label/collective “w.a.u”; and two artists from the shop itself, MarT and PoLoGod. Additionally, a Manhattan Records pop-up store is scheduled to open in the O-EAST lobby on the same day.
Brian Jackson’s latest album, *Now More Than Ever*, produced by KENNY DOPE as MASTERS AT WORK, is scheduled for release on May 29, 2026. Featuring contributions from Black Thought and Moodymann,The album is garnering attention as a work that showcases the current state of R&B and soul.

※Under 25 tickets are only available at the DOOR. (Photo ID required)
※Must be 20 or over with Photo ID to enter.
※Please note that the performers are subject to change without notice.
※Please be aware that videos and photos during the event, including the audience, may be released.