HALCALI was a pioneering Japanese female hip-hop duo formed by childhood friends
HALCA and YUCALI. The pair rose to fame after winning a 2002 audition for female
rappers and debuted in January 2003 with the single “Tandem.” Their name
combines both members' names, and they were originally produced by RYO-Z and DJ
FUMIYA of RIP SLYME’s O.T.F collective. HALCALI gained popularity for their
catchy and quirky blend of hip-hop and pop, becoming media personalities through
radio and TV appearances while also working as fashion models and magazine
contributors. In 2008, they performed a...