Electronic Press Kit (EPK)
Yamazaki is a genre-defying Hungarian artist blending electronic, orchestral, folk, and cinematic elements through a unique lens of identity, cultural heritage, and emotional storytelling. Known for performing in fursuit and VR, Yamazaki’s art transcends platforms - creating music that is as visually immersive as it is sonically powerful.
Recent works include features in Rolling Stone Spain, radio play in Japan, and live appearances at Furality and Virtual Market, the world’s largest VR convention. With over 20,000+ followers across platforms, Yamazaki has become a rising figure in alt-pop, J-fusion, and immersive performance art.
Highlights
Yamazaki is more than a musician - he is a storyteller, a shape-shifter between cultures, sounds, and identities. Blending ambient folk, Japanese traditional roots, and contemporary emotion, his work has captured the attention of global audiences across platforms. Below are some key milestones and moments that define his artistic journey.
Social Footprint
A 20K+ fanbase across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and X, with multiple videos surpassing 100K views and strong engagement from both music and VR/furry communities. Featured by Rolling Stone Spain and multiple international playlist curators. Continually building press presence with visually rich storytelling.
Cross-Cultural Appeal
Bridging Japanese folklore, ambient soundscapes, and modern storytelling - gaining attention from both global indie listeners and traditional folk music fans. Appearances at Furality and Virtual Market - the world’s largest VR events -.
Authentic Identity
Known for emotionally charged compositions blending orchestral, electronic, and folk influences, often used in short films, story-driven content, and immersive live shows. Performs in fursuit with a strong connection to character and story. Representing queer and outsider voices with honesty, softness, and strength.
Videos & Live Performances
Whether performing on virtual stages or delivering emotionally raw video content, Yamazaki blends music, visual storytelling, and identity into a single immersive experience. From cinematic VR performances to emotionally charged acoustic moments, his work resonates across digital and physical spaces alike.
Biography
A shapeshifting chameleon that proudly embraces the influence of real-life experiences to include in his music, and like an audible alchemist, turns everything into gold – Benedek Rakovics, aka Yamazaki, was born to be different.
From his earliest days spent studying classical music, to falling in love with the craft after borrowing a friend’s synthesizer & discovering his own unique set of talents & unparalleled ear for sound, the young Hungarian artist carefully developed & refined an extraordinary skillset that was unlike any other.
By incorporating a variety of sensational, sensory qualities found in Korean music, Japanese traditions, Zen philosophies, and respected cultures from all around the globe, Yamazaki found the true power of his creativity and stayed ready for the moment that preparation would meet with opportunity.
Curated Playlists
Step into the sonic landscapes that inspire Yamazaki's sound.
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