AK-69, also known as Kalassy Nikoff, is a Japanese hip-hop artist from Komaki, Aichi. In 2004, he began producing a fashion line known as "BAGARCH". The single "Public Enemy" was nominated in 2011 for Best Hip Hop Music Video in the MTV Music Aid Japan, and won the same award at the 2011 Space Shower Music Video Awards. At the 2011 Billboard Japan Awards, AK-69 was selected as Independent Artist of the Year.