Japan's Funky Monkey Babys formed in Hachiōji, Tokyo in 2004 and mostly
maintained a hip-hop sound throughout their nine years as a group. Comprising
MCs Funky Kato (ファンキー加藤) – MC and Mon-kichi (モン吉) and DJ Chemical (DJケミカル), the
trio released their heir first single, "Sono Manma Higashi He," in 2005 and
their debut self-titled album for Dreamusic Incorporated in 2006. The following
year, the band rose to prominence for their 2007 single "Lovin' Life." The
sequel to Funky Monkey Babys arrived later that year – reaching the Top 10 in
Japan – with the third volume landing two years...