Takashi Hatakeyama (畠山 貴志), better known by his stage name Kreva, is a Japanese rapper and record producer signed with the Burger Inn Records and Pony Canyon's Knife Edge labels. He is a solo artist as well as a member of various hip hop groups, including Kick the Can Crew, By Phar the Dopest with fellow MC Cuezero, and a large ensemble of other Japanese hip hop groups in Funky Grammar Unit. His stage name is derived from the English word "clever".

Music career

In September 2011, Kreva released his fifth album, Go. The album charted at number 2 on the Oricon weekly charts. Following the release of the album, Kreva began his first tour in two years, known as "Kreva Concert Tour 2012: Go". In June 2012, Kreva released his single "Oh Yeah!", which charted at number 8 on the Oricon weekly charts. In 2014, Kreva adapted lyrics for the Japanese production of Broadway musical In the Heights. Following the success of the 2014 production, the musical was revived for an encore run in 2021.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Compilation albums

Remix albums

Singles

DVDs

Filmography

Awards and nominations