Doberman Infinity
Japanese hip-hop group formed from Doberman Inc in 2014.
Doberman Infinity (stylized as DOBERMAN INFINITY and also known as D.I) is a Japanese hip-hop group managed by LDH Japan and signed to LDH Music. The group began as Doberman Inc, formed in 2000 when three members of West Head—KUBO-C, GS, and P-CHO—joined with Tomogen and MAB through trackmaker Bachlogic. They started as an independent act in 2002 with the album *Dobermann*, signed to Victor Entertainment in 2004, and made their major debut with the single *Say Somethin'*. After MAB left in 2006, the group continued as a four-piece. In 2008, they became affiliated with LDH and came under its management. Tomogen departed on 17 October 2013.
On 17 June 2014, the group announced that Kazuki, a finalist from "Vocal Battle Audition 4," would join, and the group would be renamed Doberman Infinity. A week later, on 24 June, Sway was added, and the group made its comeback. They moved to the Toy's Factory label, then in 2017 switched to LDH Music.
- field
- Japanese hip-hop group
- nationality
- Japanese
- known_for
- Hip-hop music under LDH Japan and LDH Music
- formed
- 2000 (as Doberman Inc)
- rebranded
- 2014 (as Doberman Infinity)
- label
- LDH Music (current), formerly Victor Entertainment and Toy's Factory
Lore & Background
Doberman Infinity began as Doberman Inc in 2000, when three members of West Head—KUBO-C, GS, and P-CHO—formed the group with Tomogen and MAB through track maker Bachlogic. They released their first album 'Dobermann' independently in 2002, then signed with Victor Entertainment for a major debut with the single 'Say Somethin'' in 2004. MAB left in 2006, leaving four members, and the group became affiliated with LDH in 2008. Tomogen departed on 17 October 2013.
On 17 June 2014, the group announced that Kazuki, a finalist in 'Vocal Battle Audition 4', would join, and the group was renamed Doberman Infinity. A week later, on 24 June, Sway was added, and the group moved to Toy's Factory label. In 2017, they moved to LDH's own record label LDH Music.
Reader's Guide
Doberman Infinity represents a significant evolution in Japanese hip-hop, transitioning from an independent group (Doberman Inc) to a major-label act under Victor Entertainment, then to a rebranded group under LDH's management. Their history reflects the fluid nature of group membership and label affiliations common in the Japanese music industry. The group's move to LDH Music in 2017 solidified their place within the LDH ecosystem, which also includes other artists like Exile Tribe. Their co-production of Ballistik Boyz demonstrates their role in nurturing new talent. While the source article does not detail their commercial impact or critical reception, their longevity—spanning over two decades from 2000—indicates sustained relevance in the Japanese hip-hop scene. The group's name change and member additions in 2014 marked a fresh start, allowing them to continue under a new identity while retaining core members from the original Doberman Inc.
Did You Know?
- Doberman Infinity was originally formed in 2000 as Doberman Inc by three members of West Head: KUBO-C, GS, and P-CHO.
- The group rebranded to Doberman Infinity on 17 June 2014 after adding Kazuki, a finalist in 'Vocal Battle Audition 4'.
- Sway joined the group a week after the rebranding, on 24 June 2014.
- Their major debut single 'Say Somethin'' was released in 2004 under Victor Entertainment.
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