Sen Morimoto

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Sen Morimoto is a Japanese jazz rap [1] multi-instrumentalist. Born in Kyoto, [2] Morimoto is from western Massachusetts, and currently lives in Chicago. [3] Morimoto has released three albums. His first album, Cannonball! was released in 2018. [4] Morimoto released his self-titled second album in 2021. [5] [6] His third album, Diagnosis, was released in 2023. [7]

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In addition to releasing his own music, Morimoto has collaborated with Kaina, Nnamdi Ogbonnaya, and Lala Lala. [3]

Discography

Studio albums

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