He announced the move on April 5, a day after performing his first Kyoto show. In a statement to his followers, he was candid about the circumstances: "I want to be transparent—outside of Japan and NxWorries performances, I haven't received booking opportunities since well before COVID" (slide 2).⁠ ⁠ Signed to Stones Throw Records, Knxwledge's work spans a prolific solo catalog, production credits across some of the most significant records in contemporary hip-hop and R&B, and his ongoing collaboration with Anderson .Paak as NxWorries, whose 'Why Lawd?' took home the Grammy for Best Progressive R&B Album in 2025.⁠ ⁠ His affinity for Japan has been present throughout his discography for years. On his decision to stop being weighed down by industry dynamics outside his control, he added: "I remain dedicated to creating music and sharing it with you all. When the opportunities align, I will always go where I'm welcomed." @ノレッジ . __ #pigeonsandplanes #knxwledge #japan #musicproducer #and...