He grew up living in the japanese countryside, where most people couldn't speak English and therefore he actually never got in contact with the word. He learned English by himself and he has now enough knowledge to lead basic and somewhat advanced conversations, but his vocabulary is obviously way smaller than the one of native speakers. He is 25 and only became popular recently, which means that until then, when he started to learn more English through interaction with people from other countries, he by himself just never came across the word. He most likely just sang a song he liked by imitating the sound of it and it's lyrics, without knowing what they actually ment (not only the n part, but rather the bigger part of the song). Looking at interviews he is genuinely sorry, not faking anything. He didn't know, put an effort to understand it and now does better - I don't think there's much more he could do - but you might want to see for yourself, that's just my evaluation of the whole situation.

@juicytoes77

Жыл бұрын

Not only countryside. Most asian countries citizens arent able to speak english fluently. Except some countries like india, singapore, philippines

@am_gdala

11 ай бұрын

@happinessiswithinyouandwit6 Woah, I didn't know that... I mean not being a vegetarian is all fine but don't call yourself one if you aren't. I just went reading a bit about what is considered vegetarian in Japan, and apparently it is quite common not to look at fish as meat. Doesn't make it better, but enforces the point of him growing up in an environment with very different culture (to mine, at least) - this makes the possibility of him actually not knowing about the word higher, too. Then again, I don't know him personally and therefore can't say anything about his intentions with certainty.

@artcraftcottage7731

9 ай бұрын

And the fact that so many other famous singers use that word KNOWING the meaning, and still get no hate but this man who is so pure and humble gets hate for it even when he apologized numerous times!

@Deeya......j

12 күн бұрын

​​​@@am_gdalayes there was a transitioning phase in his vegetarianism...for few years he was pesco vegetarian then he turn lacto vegetarian just like Indians but it depends what is the definition of vegetarianism in your culture..some people consider eggs veg and some nonveg ,he English is definitely so good to know these type colloquial terms like Celebrities like Jenna Ortega were also adhering to different types of vegetarianism before turning into lacto ovo or the purest form lacto . We in India don't consider egg eaters vegetarian and in rest of the world eggs are considered vegetarian because we Indians are definitely unaware about the terms like lacto ,ovo ,pesco,pollo

Adding to my previous comment Kaze has a perfect pitch that he can listen to songs and English by ear, copy them on the piano, and learn English pronunciation by that. He is actually a very humble and gentle peace man. I would be happy if you could understand🍀We are very sorry and thank you so much from Japan.

@yourlocalgrande

Жыл бұрын

Aye! I'm also Japanese! I miss home but I hope everything is okay in Japan!

@Kiki-Lala-Ria

Жыл бұрын

@@yourlocalgrande 海外に住んでいらっしゃるのですね！

Dude is not American. Just like I know zero Japanese derogatory terms, it stands to reason he wouldn't know American ones. I think his apology is genuine.

@somting1329

Жыл бұрын

The n word isn’t just an American or English thing bro

@yoon9002

Жыл бұрын

@@somting1329 sorry to tell u but it kinda is, i mean if u didnt grow up in a country that speaks english you most likely wouldnt know what that work means like i myself only found out what the word meant bcs i saw a tiktok of it and up until that moment i didnt know anything abt the n word or its meaning i thought it was just a lyric in a music so yeah, maybe thats what happened to fujii but you do you sorry if something isd wrote wrong english is not my first language.

@aishwarya9011

Жыл бұрын

@@somting1329 it is tho kinda as someone who lives in India most of the people except the younger generation don’t know the n word and I reckon it’s like that for most Asian countries since our contact with western world and their languages isn’t that great

@somting1329

Жыл бұрын

@@aishwarya9011 it’s sad how Africans always get seen as the bottom of everything.

@aishwarya9011

Жыл бұрын

@@somting1329 they don’t though?? I could say the same about white people and other races not knowing our culture slangs but it’s not their fault if they weren’t taught about it this has nothing to do with him disrespecting blacks or putting them on the bottom he’s just unaware and ignorant and yeah he did make a mistake but he apologised too that ends it all

Thank you for reacting to Fujii Kaze✨ Kaze has never studied abroad, he studied English by himself in Japan and speaks English very well, but there are a lot of words he doesn't know. It just happened. So after this, he took this seriously and deeply regretted and apologized.

The man is NOT American, and the fact that he grew up in the Japanese countryside should make this offence even more forgivable bc guess what? A LOT of people don't know the significance of the slur. Americans seem to think that everyone knows about how big it is. Newsflash: they don't, and as unfortunate as that is, most of these people never will. Japan is mostly composed of native Japanese people living there; it's not exactly a melting pot like some countries, which means he wouldn't come in contact with people who can tell him that it's wrong to use certain terms. His English vocab is limited, and where racism and its history is not taught, people will not care, because they do not know. Take South Korea as another example. Rappers have names like 'kunta' and whatnot, and no Korean cares (thats the truth, and international fans have to accept that first before trying to change the system). In my own country, we have people wearing 'black' hairstyles and no one cares, because to them, it's just a hairstyle that looks cool. People use the slur too and no one bats an eye, bc we're a country that has almost no African Americans (matter of fact I don't think we have any, tho I'll have to check; I'll prolly edit my comment if I end up finding some data). This is like people canceling idols over supposedly saying the n-word in their songs. the problem is that the slur and the the Korean word for 'you' sound very similar and when you say it really fast, it sounds like the slur. Take Spanish as a language for a third example. We all know what the term for the word 'black' is in Spanish, and yet we don't go canceling hispanic people over their usage of the term. Heck, I know people who have sung songs by black rappers simply bc they liked the flow and beat of the songs without ever looking up the actual lyrics. They just learn from what they hear. It's simple ignorance, and it can be worked upon. With all that said tho, i'm glad he apologized. That's a good step towards learning and being aware. Good for him! :)

@somting1329

Жыл бұрын

Y’all acting like the n word is an American thing

@Normannorman123

Жыл бұрын

@@somting1329 They are not acting, just stating the fact. I live in the US, so, I know better, but in countries like Japan where people learn English from Textbook at schools, also the race is 98% homogeneous, how would people know the N word? I was in fact dropped my jaws when he said " mother F" as a part of lyrics, but just as the N word, if he had just copied the lyrics just as he heard the songs.

@Heisenbergseller

Жыл бұрын

N word is only big deal to US and UK other Asian countries is no big deal like in my country so it doesn't matter

@REN-bi9by

Жыл бұрын

Just say these americans think america is the centre of the world, no one actually cares outside of the US

Ahh omg I can’t believe u reacted to this! Fujii Kaze is such an amazing artist!

Please forgive me for my poor English. In Japan, education on discriminatory terms is insufficient and most people do not understand it. He never imagined that the original lyrics contained such words. This is not his problem, but the problem of the whole Japanese. He is sincerely reflecting on this matter.And judging from his character, I believe he will never make a mistake again. I'm really sorry.

@observer5427

Жыл бұрын

I would like to add here that most cultures/countries have derogatory terms towards certain sections of their people (which is very unfortunate). It is a common occurrence worldwide and while most people of that culture are aware of such words and the context, the rest of the world is not. So, taking offence because someone is using such terms out of complete ignorance (just because they are copying a very popular song or movie dialogue) is very immature in my opinion.

so glad you reacted to this, what a beautiful song it is

So sorry that you had to get disappointed at the end. I would suggest you should learn more about him though rather than shutting the door on him. I think you will find his apology is genuine. He is the treasure to us offering each of us, and all of us peace in our heart, happiness, excitement and so much more.

Some native English speakers tend to overestimates their language as the universal standard and overreact when people use it wrong.. some Japanese simply don’t know the meaning of every swear words. He’s just covering the song he liked. No special meaning.. Chill out.

@VillainArc09

8 ай бұрын

Korean words got them too, and it's completely normal. I can't bother myself by it no more when that word is everywhere in my damn neighbourhood. 🤷‍♂️

I can't believe he is real😔he looks and sounds so magical

@amanomana

Жыл бұрын

We fans love Kaze not only his talent,but also his personality.He is a humble and kind person😌

I'm Japanese and have studied English in America, so I know the n-word, but most of the people and friends around me in Japan don't know this word, or even if they have heard it, they doesn't understand its meaning. This is reality. Even though we study English in Japan, we have almost no chance to learn n-words. Kaze made that video many years ago when he was younger and had no foreign friends. Please understand this and don't misunderstand him🙏 Taking this opportunity, both he and his fans who didn't know the word learned about it.

I’m so ecstatic you’ve finally found Fuji Kaze!! He is outstanding!!! Just WOW!! I hope we’ll get some more reactions for his music. Thank you!!

Y'all need to know that people outside America or Europe has a limited knowledge of these kind of derogatory words. For them the n-word is basically just a word, a part of the lyrics. They might not even know the meaning of it. What really matters is that he got educated, acknowledged the mistake and apologized. And the same goes to K-pop artists too.

@mystery7245

Жыл бұрын

I hate when people try to use this defense because people outside of America or Europe are actually extremely knowledgeable. The N-word is just so big that I really doubt a lot of people don’t already know that it’s a slur… that being said, I do get his story and his “Japanese countryside” whatever whatever… just stop using this excuse though. It’s a bit weird, we’re too old, and the internet has existed long enough for them to know💀

@Kiki-Lala-Ria

Жыл бұрын

@@mystery7245 I'm Japanese and have studied in America, so I know the n-word, but most of the people and friends around me in Japan don't know this word, or even if they have heard it, they doesn't understand its meaning. This is reality. Even though we study English in Japan, we have almost no chance to learn n-words.

@Normannorman123

Жыл бұрын

@@mystery7245 As you said, Kaze might have known the meaning of the word but only to some degree. He probably had never imagined how terrible and insulting it would be as it is in the lyrics of the song. When this issue was brought out, he immediately deleted the video and offered apology. He said he had no excuse. I can believe his apology is genuine.

@KayaaaaDe

Жыл бұрын

@@mystery7245 You wouldn't know these kind of things unless you grew up with American pop culture. How many people in Asia had that privilege?? People coming from rural areas or even cities wouldn't know about these things unless they are educated about this. We are not taught about this in schools either. I learned about this in my early twenties.

@peachyjoon6673

Жыл бұрын

@@mystery7245 This is not worldwide knowledge, you have to understand that. I have friends from the Philippines and Malaysia who never knew the meaning or history of the word until they moved to Norway and they learned it in school. Not everyone knows much about Black American history, it’s not in every school syllabus and not in the daily lives of people who live somewhere this is a completely irrelevant subject.

He didn't know, I mean he's not American, he might not know the meaning of some of the lyrics

@somting1329

Жыл бұрын

It’s not only in America bro

@GiroAureo

Жыл бұрын

@@somting1329 bro just stop lmao, so you know all the derogatory slurs in japan? That’s what I thought.

@REN-bi9by

Жыл бұрын

​@@somting1329 america is not the most superior country, no one cares about y'all except y'all lmao

“Welp, that was short lived..” HELP- 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@muddybudgie

Жыл бұрын

I know! 😢😢😢😢

Love all his music. Thank you for the reaction. English is not my 1st language. I can understand his blunder.

Maybe see what this other brother has to say about the issue here (kzread.info/dash/bejne/dmmMzLxqnNG1YZM.html ) and perhaps you'll be able to see this issue from a wider and more profound perspective instead of depriving yourself of good music based on kneejerk reaction. It's an ignorant mistake. Not something anybody, you and me included, can claim to be impervious to making. It's how we conduct ourselves after we realize it that truly counts and you've already seen for yourself what Kaze did. So, if you decide you're someone who can look past this and check out more of his stuff, you'll find that not only is he the furthest thing from being a racist, he's probably one of the best things to happen to this world. You've already experienced a smidgen of it so you have an idea. Only you can decide whether or not you want to accept what he's offering to share. Not me, not Kaze himself and certainly not the person who simply dropped this whole thing on you with no explanation whatsoever.

@Momoko395

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying what you say❤

this is a god tier performance

Omg Sebastian are you watching fuji kaze?? He is so amazing!! So unique, so special, his low vocals made this song even better, and it's so different from any music you will hear in the music industry, that's why I love his music so much

If you've ever been to Japan you will know that their grasp of the English language and it's nuances is NOT great. Not even good. Trust me when I say that someone there that said offensive words most likely did not understand the meaning behind some of the terms. Just like you wouldn't if you were a singer and sang some songs in a different language that was not as familiar to you. Japan's culture is very sensitive when it comes to offending others and I suspect Kaze's regret is true and genuine.

the fact he is 2 years older than me and his music is this mature.....i have been doing it wrong this whole time lol

full body chills everytime it starts

You still need to check out matsuri live version

I can see people screaming their lungs out, singing this song by their whole heart out like they do in their bathrooms, or at home alone in his concert🙌🏻🤌....i wanna go to his concert and scream it at once with millions pls god

you should definitely listen to matsuri it’s such a good song

omg yess, I was waiting for this reaction!!!!!

I have to suggest his song matsuri live as well! He's just INCREDIBLE.

You need to listen to his song Matsuri!!! It’s so good!

You should check out more songs he has amazing music

Hi from Japan. Thanks for reacting Kaze fujii. He's reall talented, isn't he? I like his Nan-Nan , especially live at Nippon Budokan, too. Please check it out. And I hope that you check out BE:FIRST "Boom Boom Back" The song tops the Billbord Japan hot 100 and some music charts now in its first week. BE:FIRST is a seven-piece Japanese dance and vocal group. They can all sing, rap, and dance very well. One of the members won world hiphop dance competitions four times. Their live performance is also amazing.

Thank you for your reactions and the tidbit about an apology he should not have given, but... Question? Am I to understand that all American music sold or played in foreign countries with the word, 'Ni**ar is replaced with out euphemisms? isn't that costly? And, how can this country stop foreign kids or other artists from saying the word? Isn't that unfair to Fujii Kaze to demand that he not listen to or sing, or music from only selected artists... or are we saying that he should have just listened in the closet? I liked his video.

@Sebastine

Жыл бұрын

i'ma be honest i have no clue

@somting1329

Жыл бұрын

We shouldn’t stop saying it cause we black we can say it. You can’t if you ain’t black it’s not my fault that you say a slur. We shouldn’t stop and he should’ve apologized

@GiroAureo

Жыл бұрын

@@somting1329 he did bruh 🗿

@a1sauce775

4 ай бұрын

@@somting1329 Oh shut up already. you know how many rap songs have slurs against Asians? and talk about Asians? i swear you people cry about racism but will never check within your own community when it comes to the amount of racism it produces.

@jenniboo9441

Ай бұрын

​@@somting1329I can actually say whatever tf I want and you can cry about it

Okay - this will likely upset people but I think it’s a fair point to mention. I hate the N word and I hate that its used in lyrics. I wish it would eradicated from language. However, I understand that the use of that word by black artists in reference to themselves is a very complex thing and my opinion on it’s use in that context is irrelevant. What I do think is it’s unfair to blame a non English speaker for repeating the word if it’s an actual lyric. Don’t get me wrong, I’d throat pnuch someone who used it knowing it’s meaning but in this case there is no malice intended. I (try to) sing along in Korean but, even reading subtitles, I have no idea what the sounds I’m singing actually mean. I could be saying the most awful words! It is probably THE most divisive word in the English language. It should be. But it’s impact can’t really be understood by others if there is only a surface knowledge of the English language and the Black/White - English / American culture. Like I said, i wish that it wasn’t used but it’s not my call. Just be mindful that it’s arrogant of the English speaking world to assume that our language along with all its cultural context is widely understood by default by other cultures and non-english speakers.

the same thing happened to me when I first heard this song

You have to check out matsuri by him

If I can recommend any songs by him, it will be Grace or Mo Eh Wa

I PLAY THIS SONG REPEAT EVERY FUCKIN TIME ALWAYS AT 3AM-

Thank you to post it in my birthday

Please also react to Mo-eh-yo and matsuri by him. I love his songs 😍✨

I hope you would watch Grace and Damn of Fujii Kaze😌

That song was my 2022. Him, US rnb, afrobeats and BTS😂 that song deserves a Grammy or something it's a masterpiece

Okay that was a great surprise 😳😳

OKAYYYYYY now it’s time to listen to “Matsuri” live Seb😂😂😂

I have yet to hear a bad Fujii Kaze song! You HAVE to react to Matsuri by him next

@YesMyNameIsReallyIRONY

Жыл бұрын

Thats the first song i heard been hook ever since

@late7486

Жыл бұрын

@@YesMyNameIsReallyIRONY you can watch hedemo ne yo (lasa edit) All i can say is he is very versatile

I just have to say once a again as a person who grew up in non English culture, it’s extremely hard to understand what word is prohibited to use or considered as hurtful or racism especially when you hear your favorite musician says those words themself. No clue whatsoever how serious it is say that word. Especially he was only mimicking Nikki song with the word in the phrase. He was influenced by Michael Jackson and was influenced by jazz and R&B. You should listen to his you tube talking about his songs. All his songs are about peace, self love and higher self. He only wishes people happiness. You had reacted to his musics with respect . Unfortunately your video was ended with f word . His intention is always spreading love ❤️ please forgive his ignorance at that time and enjoy his music 🎶 ❤

@somting1329

Жыл бұрын

That’s not true it’s not hard. I lived in Africa and Europe and people knew

@Momoko395

Жыл бұрын

@@somting1329 are you Japanese person who grew all your life in Japan ? Everyone has different standard especially there is access to hear pop and rap music sang by African America who use those words, how do you determine which words not to sing ?? Suppose to omit that word only out of lyrics because you are not that race ?

@somting1329

Жыл бұрын

@@Momoko395 we determine it bcs of history it has to do with slavery and colonialism what you also did. Evil things and we took that back from the colonizers. So people who aren’t black can’t say it bcs it’s really traumatic and RACIST

@Momoko395

Жыл бұрын

@@somting1329 I believe many people know the history of slavery and colonization happened around the world but many people especially who live in non-English speaking countries don’t know the unspoken of rules such as ; only black people are allowed to used those racist words. Believe or not, people don’t even know what that means or even racist word in many countries. Bottom line is he adores black music and believe love and peace in the world and he learned his lesson from this experience, this also caused good education and awareness to many people.

@somting1329

Жыл бұрын

@@Momoko395 he Isnt racist but he did something racist and it shouldn’t just be excused but he shouldn’t be absolutely hated for it bcs he didn’t know

Sebastineee you should react to Kirari its such a fun songg, my first fav song from him

Yassss

It was on 2018, but because of his recent popularity globally, it was noticed. I saw he has given apology and it seems really genuine. Don't think he has made the same mistake, or anything problematic aside and after that. He's a very humble man, and I hope you can give him a chance :) He has such a great discography, which is why he is my favorite artist now. 🤍🧡 Recommending for next one: Matsuri (mv and live)!!!

@somting1329

Жыл бұрын

Wait he only now apologized. Dang that’s a red flag

@jessicad.5812

Жыл бұрын

@@somting1329 he didnt know before, so people let him know about it. As someone from a country where most people also not informed or educated about the slur, I understand him. Also, he was genuinely sorry and you can see that he has learned and never did it again..

@somting1329

Жыл бұрын

@@jessicad.5812 if he learned it’s okay

@jenniboo9441

Ай бұрын

​@@somting1329you're a red flag and ignorant af.

@Yaoigirlforever

2 күн бұрын

He was singing a damn song! Uffffff

SEBASTINE PLS REACT TO HIS MATSURI LIVE

He did not use any word to insult ppl. ppl should not feel so freaking sensitive. And you say the f word and i find it offensive… should we cancel you?

bro got the N pass fuck it

Please react to Matsuri (Live version)

Bro he got it all wrong 😵‍💫👏

React to Fuji Kaze 'damn'

OMG YES edit: oh..

@realhueningkai

Жыл бұрын

Lmfao 😭

I would recommend Shayne Orok's cover of this song; I like it even better than the original

Pleaseeeeee react to some of ado songs and cover, she has an amazing voice. Recommandations : Odo Crime and punishment Tot musica Blacklight Fleeting lullaby Ussewa New Genesis

great reaction! i really enjoy fuji kate’s discography! you should also check out wave to earth, it’s a korean band that has some awesome music with great vibes :)

@simply_a_

Жыл бұрын

edit:kaze’s

Ugh noping out of this video. Its so disappointing when people act all high and mighty like god forbid someone make a mistake in their life smh. Get over yourself

Wait that ending made me sad because I recently got into his music and I love it. Now to learn he had an "n-word" scandal is so disappointing.

@K2m2m2

Жыл бұрын

I mean if black people don’t want other races to say the n word then they shouldn’t put it in their lyrics unless it holds substantial meaning in the context of the song rather than to just fill the sentence and make it “cooler”

@amanomana

Жыл бұрын

For a person who lives foreign country,it is difficult to find out! Watch his Grace MV!You will find how generous he is. He stopped to eat meat because he loves animals.He is a vegetarian now.

@vspirit

Жыл бұрын

Sure, blame it on the guy who unwittingly stepped and slipped on the banana peel, and not the one who left it lying around in the first place.

@jamongibbs1408

Жыл бұрын

@@K2m2m2 if you’re not Black, your opinion is already irrelevant loser.

@jamongibbs1408

Жыл бұрын

@@vspirit you look like a banana peel, shut up loser.