Japanese rapper REAL-T is back in the spotlight with the release of his third album, SHIN SCAR, marking his return to music following his recent release from incarceration. The project includes the new track "Shin no Kizu" (Shin Scar), which dropped on May 31st with an accompanying music video.

The music video for "Shin no Kizu" was filmed after REAL-T's release and features the artist alongside fellow collaborators, whose faces are pixelated in the footage. The track was produced by 理貴 (Riki) and directed by EILLY and HUSTLEHARD FILMS, blending REAL-T's signature style with the production work of established industry figures.

SHIN SCAR continues REAL-T's momentum after his 2025 release of his second album, "善悪" (Good and Evil), which he distributed while incarcerated. The Osaka-born rapper first made waves in 2019 with tracks like "REAL業界" and "Secret Life," establishing himself through vivid depictions of street life rooted in his Imari Shinchi neighborhood, paired with hard-hitting punchlines.

REAL-T's career trajectory has been unconventional—he released his debut EP "REAL TAPE" in May 2020, followed by "REAL TAPE2" that November, and his first full-length album "業界" in April 2021. His time away from public view led to his imprisonment, yet he continued creating music behind bars before his recent release coinciding with the new album.

The SHIN SCAR project features contributions from notable producers and artists in the Japanese hip-hop scene, reinforcing REAL-T's connections within the community despite his absence. His return signals renewed activity in the underground rap landscape, with the pixelated visuals in the "Shin no Kizu" video adding an intriguing visual identity to his comeback.

For fans of Japanese hip-hop and those following REAL-T's journey, SHIN SCAR represents both a personal milestone and an artistic statement about resilience and continued creative output.