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Born June 18, 1998, Demettrius Wright aka Meexhii Japan is a rising rap act from New York City. Raised in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, the tatted up recording artist began exercising his creative muscle as early as 8 years old in the form of poetry. Prior to jumping into into music full-time, he attended Gotham Academy High School, studied capoeira in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and also received a certification in photography from The Studio Museum in Harlem.

Building off the buzz garnered from his fan favorite EP ‘Kode Red’, which was releases via Jack Bando Productions, J.A.P.A.N. is currently promoting his latest singles ‘Basic’ and “Big Booty.’ Long Live the ‘Stoop Babies.’ #1MillionBarz

Early Life (1998-2014)

Demettrius Wright was born at NY Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York to April Bryant on Thursday, June 18, 1998. He witnessed the murder of his step-father at 3 years old. This impacted Demettrius quite a bit as he became child experiencing undiagnosed PTSD and rage. He began to act out and would eventually spend a few months at Crossroads, as an institutionalized minor. It was there that he realized he had the power to influence people to move crowds. He would give speeches of empowerment to the other young men at the facility and soon people would know he was talented.

Career Life (2015 - 2016) Meexhii recorded his first single 'Animal Kingdom' in July 2016 and shot the video on September 2, 2016. For much of 2015, Meexhii Japan was a part of a group called City Noize. He also recorded separate tracks with King Meech and his brother O'Dilllinger

Career Life (2016 - present) Meexhii Japan released debut EP entitled 'Kode Red' on March 20, 2017. Meexhii is currently signed to Jack Bando Productions.

Discography Animal Kingdom (2016) Kode Red (2017) Gemini Season (TBD/2019)