Electronic Press Kit
EPK.
Press, booking, and partnership materials for Yamazaki — the Hungarian VR-native alt-pop artist behind the wolf mask.
The pitch
Genre-defying.
Genre-defying.
VR-native.
Three languages.
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 groundbreaking hybrid performances — wearing a fursuit on physical stages while projecting a live VR avatar — Yamazaki's art transcends platforms.
He recently made history on Csillag Születik (Hungary's Got Talent) as the first act to bring real-time VRChat performance to national television. His work has garnered international acclaim, including features in Rolling Stone España, airplay on Tokyo's InterFM (Guy Perryman Show), and performances at Virtual Market and Furality — the world's largest VR conventions.
Beyond his own music, Yamazaki is stepping into a mentor role for the next generation of VR and Japanese-fusion artists — bridging the gap between niche digital communities and the mainstream music industry. He writes for listeners who never felt they fully fit in.
At a glance
- Artist
- Yamazaki — wolf persona of Hungarian artist & IT entrepreneur Benedek Rakovics
- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Style
- Synthpop / J-pop with folk & synthwave elements
- Languages
- Hungarian, English, Japanese
- Visual identity
- Fursuit + VR wolf — performances in VRChat and on physical stages
- Notable media
- Hungary's biggest talent show Csillag Születik (2025) — semi-finalist, performing "Unfolded" in VR
- Featured in Rolling Stone España
- Covered by Electrowow ("What Innovation Sounds Like")
- Airplay on Tokyo's InterFM, interview by Guy Perryman
- VR stages
- Performed at Virtual Market / VKET (Guinness World Record VR event) and Furality Online Xperience (largest VR furry convention)
- Audience
- 25K+ fans across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and X — multiple videos surpassing 100K views
- Themes
- Japanese culture & music · anime / storytelling · VR & furry culture · queer and outsider voices
Discography
All releases →
Releases & what they say
One-line synopses for each recent release, ready for press blurbs.
Collaborator testimonials
Trusted by GRAMMY-winning
Trusted by GRAMMY-winning
engineers & producers.
Verified testimonials from the producers, mixing engineers, and musicians who have worked on Yamazaki's records.
Benedek is very talented. Has an eye for detail. Has great comments on mixes and production.Anthony Kilhoffer
GRAMMY-winning mixing engineer · Kanye West, John Legend, Common
Enjoyed working with Benedek. Good music plus great communication about mix changes.Darrell Thorp
GRAMMY-winning engineer · Radiohead, Beck, Foo Fighters
Another great project with Beni — top-notch productions with very clear instruction, and a pleasure to work with. Thanks!Dylan Wissing
Drummer · Kanye West, Jay-Z, John Legend, Eminem
Detailed, descriptive and thorough are all the words I'd use describing this creative collaboration — and it was a fun time.Willis
Producer · collaborator
He gave us a clear direction, so we were able to work very clearly and efficiently. I'd love to keep working together.UNFAIR
Producer · collaborator
Beni was very clear with their request and amenable to suggestions and ideas. Responsive and very easy to work with.Maiku Tachibana
Producer · songwriter
What press says
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In their words.
Quotes pulled from a sample of 26 international features and reviews.
Hungarian rapper, singer, and producer Yamazaki crafts a unique fusion of traditional, orchestral, and synth-wave music.Sinusoidal Music
Review · Unfolded
This is what innovation sounds like.Electro Wow
Review · Hanei
Chez Yamazaki, la musique n'est jamais un simple divertissement : c'est une catharsis.IGGY Magazine
Review · Katsu (FR)
An electrifying fusion of synth-pop, K-Pop, J-Pop, and hardcore hip-hop that pushes musical boundaries.MySoundMusic
Feature · Unfolded
Stages
Performances & appearances
Yamazaki performs across digital and physical venues — from VR conventions to national television.
Television
Csillag Születik
Hungary's Got Talent (2025) · semi-finalist · first real-time VRC act on national TV
VR convention
Virtual Market (VKET)
Guinness World Record VR event · multiple performances
VR convention
Furality Online Xperience
Largest VR furry convention · 26K+ attendees
Radio
InterFM Tokyo
Guy Perryman Show · airplay & interview
Social footprint
25K+ fanbase across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and X. Multiple videos surpassing 100K views with strong engagement from both music and VR/furry communities. Continually building international press presence with visually-rich storytelling.
Cross-cultural appeal
Bridging Japanese folklore, ambient soundscapes, and modern storytelling — gaining attention from global indie listeners and traditional folk music fans alike. Headlining appearances at the world's largest VR events.
Authentic identity
Emotionally charged compositions blending orchestral, electronic, and folk influences — used in short films, story-driven content, and immersive live shows. Performs in fursuit with a strong connection to character. Representing queer and outsider voices with honesty, softness, and strength.
Photography
Press shots
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Press · booking · collaboration
Get in touch.
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