GINTA, formerly known as DJ Ginta of the Japanese hip-hop collective Repezen Foxx, announced on September 27 that he is stepping away from his solo music career for an indefinite hiatus. The announcement landed on his 31st birthday and coincided with the release of his new single, “Jinsei” (meaning “Life”).
In a message shared with fans, GINTA thanked his supporters and explained his reasoning simply: “I want to have time to face myself while thinking about everything that’s happened and everything still to come.” He added that he hopes to reunite with fans again in good health, closing the announcement with a short, direct note: “Thank you for everything. I’m going on hiatus.”
The new track, credited to “GINTA, Devincy & Chibanyan,” was released the same day as the hiatus announcement. Alongside it, GINTA posted a video to his YouTube channel that traces his career journey set to the song, giving the release the feel of a retrospective timed to his step back from public activity. No details have been given about how long the hiatus will last or what GINTA plans to do during it.
Who is GINTA?
GINTA is a Japanese musician best known as a former member of Repezen Foxx, a hip-hop and comedy-rap group that built a large following through irreverent music, DJ sets, and YouTube content. He performed under the name DJ Ginta before leaving the group at the end of March 2024, after which he shortened his stage name to GINTA and began releasing music as a solo artist.
Author’s Comment
A hip-hop guy turning 31 and deciding he needs some time alone with his thoughts instead of another single-and-tour cycle? Refreshing, honestly. I’ll take "I need to find myself" over the usual vague statement about "creative differences" any day of the week. Japanese entertainment has this quiet tradition of framing burnout as a dignified pause rather than a crisis, and I respect the honesty here even if the details are thin. Repezen Foxx has been shedding members like a molting snake lately, so don’t be shocked if this isn’t the last "stepping back" post we see from that crew. For now, GINTA gets to ride off with a birthday, a new song, and his dignity intact — not the worst way to hit pause.
