16-year-old with hearing loss debuts as DJ, practicing from Hiratsuka base
難聴の16歳 ＤＪデビュー 平塚市拠点に練習
A 16-year-old with hearing loss debuted as a DJ while training at a Hiratsuka City base, the performer’s agency says.
COCOA (16, real name 村上心愛) is affiliated with UD Entertainment, led by Hitoshi Kitamura, which promotes sign-language dance from Akashicho, Hiratsuka City. Despite being hard of hearing, COCOA has become known as a DJ and continues to practice and promote inclusive performance activities from the Hiratsuka base. The agency supports her efforts to expand accessibility and visibility for performers with disabilities.