SoulJa

Soulja
Born
Johannes Maria Leenders Zwaan

(1983-11-01) 1 November 1983
OriginHigashikurume, Tokyo, Japan
Genres
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, rapper
Years active2005–present
LabelsRock & Hill Records
(2005–2006)
Nayutawave Records
(2007–2008)
Def Jam Japan (2008–present)
Websitesoulja.jp
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Johannes Maria Leenders Zwaan, better known as Soulja (ソルジャ, Soruja; stylized as SoulJa), is a Japanese hip-hop musician and songwriter best known for his collaborations with singer Thelma Aoyama, "Koko ni Iru yo" and "Soba ni Iru ne" – the latter of which was the former Guinness World Records holder for the best selling digital single of all-time in Japan (until it was superseded by Greeeen's "Kiseki").

He has worked with various Japanese singers, including Thelma Aoyama, Issa, Rola, and Misslim.