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Ariola Japan
, is a Japanese record label that is part of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. It is the successor of BMG Japan. History *2008 – Ariola Japan becomes a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment. *2009 – Ariola Japan becomes a full-on record label separate from BMG Japan. Artists It is home to both former BMG Japan artists and new artists, including: * Asai Kenichi & the Interchange Kills * Ema * Okamoto's * Oh My Girl **Oh My Girl Banhana * Qyoto * King Gnu *Coalamode. * Sayuri *Sherbets * Seikima-II **Demon Kakka *Chehon *Denpa Girl * Bakarhythm * Ken Hirai *Boogieren *Brainchild's *Mashimaro * Takako Matsu * Yuuri * Kep1er iDEAK * Toshiki Kadomatsu Little Tokyo * Kazumasa Oda Rhythmedia Tribe * Misia Happy Song Records * The Cro-Magnons * The High-Lows Former artists * Aisha * Ayano Mashiro * AZU (managed by Avex) * The Boyz (now with Universal Music Japan) * Crossfaith * Deen (managed by Being Inc.) * fumika * NGT48 * NU'EST * Tatsuyuki Hiyamuta ** DAD MOM GOD * One ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sony Music Entertainment Japan
, often abbreviated as SMEJ or simply SME, and also known as Sony Music Japan for short (stylized as ''SonyMusic''), is a Japanese music arm for Sony. Founded in 1968 as CBS/Sony, SMEJ is directly owned by Sony Group Corporation and is operating independently from the United States-based Sony Music Entertainment due to its strength in the Japanese music industry. Its subsidiaries include the Japanese animation production enterprise, Aniplex, which was established in September 1995 as a joint-venture between Sony Music Entertainment Japan and Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan, but which in 2001 became a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. It was prominent in the early to mid '90s producing and licensing music for animated series such as ''Roujin Z'' from acclaimed Japanese comic artist Katsuhiro Otomo and Capcom's ''Street Fighter'' animated series. Until March 2007, Sony Music Japan also had its own North American sublabel, Tofu Records. Releases of So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toshiki Kadomatsu
is a Japanese city pop singer-songwriter, musician, and producer. He has released many studio albums, as well as several instrumental and live albums. He has been active since at least 1981 and is still active, having released his most recent album in August 2022. Biography Kadomatsu began playing music at around grade 4 or 5, after seeing his older brother playing guitar and wanting to try it himself. Kadomatsu studied philosophy at Nihon University, where he participated in the university's music club. While still studying, he debuted as a musical artist in 1981 with single ''YOKOHAMA Twilight Time'' and the album ''Sea Breeze''. In 1987, he released the hit instrumental album ''SEA IS A LADY'' which charted at No. 4. From 1993 to 1998, he went on a hiatus from releasing music and touring to focus on producing and songwriting for other Japanese artists, before returning with a successful comeback tour in 1999. Since then, he has been energetically engaged in artist activitie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NU'EST
NU'EST (; short for New Establish Style Tempo) was a South Korean boy band formed and managed by Pledis Entertainment. The group consisted of five members: JR, Aron, Baekho, Minhyun and Ren. They debuted on March 15, 2012, with the single titled "Face". The group disbanded on March 15, 2022, after Aron, JR, and Ren left Pledis Entertainment upon the completion of their 10-year contract. History Pre-debut Prior to their debut, NU'EST made appearances in their labelmates' music releases. They were backup dancers for After School Blue's "Wonder Boy", and featured in their label's Christmas release "Love Letter". They also released their own music video for "Love Letter" as Pledis Boys. JR appeared in Orange Caramel's "Bangkok City" music video, and was also featured in Uee's solo song "Sok Sok Sok". Baekho appeared in After School's "Play Ur Love" music video, and Minhyun starred in Orange Caramel's "Shanghai Romance" music video. JR, Minhyun, Aron, and Ren were also fea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NGT48
NGT48 (read "N.G.T. Forty-eight") is a Japanese girl group produced by Yasushi Akimoto. NGT48 is named after Niigata City of Niigata Prefecture, where the group is based. The group performs at the NGT48 Theater which is located in the fourth floor of the LoveLa2 shopping mall in Niigata City. After then-member Maho Yamaguchi's assault in December 2018, after which she had claimed that the management had done nothing to address other NGT48 members allegedly involved in assisting her attackers, in April 2019, the NGT48 management dissolved the team system, with all current members unified according to generations. History 2015–2018: Debut The creation of the group was announced on January 25, 2015 on the final, fifth day of a traditional series of AKB48 concerts entitled ''AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 1035 2015''. In October 2015, the Niigata-based company appointed NGT48 a "bakauke PR ambassador", a PR ambassador for its product named bakauke. As of December 2015, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Being Inc
Being Incorporated, d.b.a. Being Giza Group, is a Japanese private entertainment conglomerate based in Tokyo's Roppongi district, founded on November 1, 1978 by musician Daiko Nagato. Being Inc. and its subsidiaries are the main supplier of theme music for the anime series ''Detective Conan''. As of May 2011, 77 theme tunes have been supplied to the anime by Being Inc. Labels Nowadays production-based record company are no longer a rare thing, however Being has established a dedicated record company and label in quick succession since 1991. Label companies under the label companies that are part of Being Inc. are also subsequently owned by Being Inc. It includes indies labels as well. Independent labels *Zain Records (1991,previously named as B.Jin) *VERMILLION RECORDS (1992, previously named as BMG ROOMS) - formerly a joint venture with BMG Japan (now Sony Music Entertainment Japan) *Giza Studio (1999) *B.Gram-Records (1991) - formerly a joint venture with Nippon PolyGram (n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deen (band)
is a Japanese popular music band that formed in 1992. Members frequently changed until the release of the first album, and from there Deen has had four members: vocalist and lyricist Shuichi Ikemori, keyboardist and leader Koji Yamane, guitarist Shinji Tagawa and drummer Naoki Uzumoto. In January 2000, Utsumoto and in March 2018, Tagawa left the group. The band has sold over 15 million compact discs. History In the "Being" agency, Show Wesugi (original vocalist with Wands) and Tetsurō Oda is a Japanese composer, record producer, and singer-songwriter. Oda gained prominence as a songwriter in Japan during the late 1980s. He composed over 50 top-ten hit singles on the Japanese Oricon chart during the 1990s, including 12 that have ... made song "Konomama Kimidake wo Ubaisaritai" (lit. "Now, I want to make off with only you"). The group was formed for singing this song. The band debuted by the single on March 10, 1993. The single was certified a million-seller by the Recording I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crossfaith
Crossfaith (Japanese: クロスフェイス) is a Japanese metalcore band from Osaka that was formed in 2006. Since its formation, the band has retained the same line-up with no member changes, which currently consists of vocalist Kenta Koie, guitarist Kazuki Takemura, bassist Hiroki Ikegawa, drummer Tatsuya Amano and keyboardist Terufumi Tamano. They are characterized by performing a style of metalcore with dubstep and other forms of electronic music influences, and for their intense live performances. Crossfaith released their first demo ''Blueprint of Reconstruction'' in 2008. The band later released their debut EP ''The Artificial Theory for the Dramatic Beauty'', through Zestone Records in 2009, and debut full-length studio album ''The Dream, the Space'' in 2011 through Tragic Hero Records. Crossfaith then released their second EP ''Zion'' in September 2012; this acted as a promotional release to countries outside Japan. History Early years, ''The Artificial Theory for the D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universal Music Japan
, often referred to as just Universal Music Japan or UMJ, is a Japanese subsidiary of the Universal Music Group founded in 1990. It is the largest subsidiary for a foreign company in the country regarding music distribution. The company is responsible for marketing and distribution in Japan for Japanese releases under Universal. In 2021, Universal Japan CEO and President Naoshi Fujikura was included on ''Billboard's'' International Power Players list. History Early years The company was founded as PolyGram Co., Ltd. (in 1990 with Koike Kazuhiko serving as president and CEO. In 1999, the company was restructured and renamed as Universal Music Co., Ltd. 2009–2013: Renaming to Universal Music LLC In 2009, the company was renamed as Universal Music LLC. Kazuhiko stepped down as CEO and Keiichi Ishizaka became CEO and president of the company. 2013–2014: Restructure following EMI purchase In 2011, EMI agreed to sell its recorded music operations to Universal Music Gro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boyz (South Korean Band)
The Boyz () is a South Korean boy band formed and managed by IST Entertainment. The group debuted on December 6, 2017, with the lead single "Boy" from their debut EP ''The First''. The group is composed of Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, New, Q, Ju Haknyeon, Sunwoo and Eric, and previously Hwall until his departure from the group in October 2019. History Pre-debut In 2016 and early 2017, various members appeared in different artists' music videos, as cameos or lead roles. Kevin was first introduced to the public as a contestant on '' Kpop Star 6'', where he was eliminated early in the competition. Following this, he had the chance to release an OST for the drama Saimdang, Light's Diary in April 2017. Sunwoo became a contestant on ''High School Rapper'' in January 2017, where he was also eliminated early in the competition. In March 2017, Ju Haknyeon participated in ''Produce 101'' and reached 19th place during the final episode. On July 4, the group was fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avex Group
is a Japanese entertainment conglomerate led by founder Max Matsuura and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1988, the company manages J-pop talents like Ayumi Hamasaki and internet sensation PikoTaro. It has also shifted into other business domains like anime, video games and live music events, partnering with Ultra Music Festival and hosting the annual A-nation. The company is a member of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) '' keiretsu''. Name Avex is an acronym of the English words Audio Visual Expert. Since its foundation, its corporate name was Avex D.D., Incorporated, and ten years later it was changed to Avex, Incorporated. The current name, Avex Group Holdings, Incorporated, was adopted in 2004 as part of reconstruction process after Tom Yoda's resignation. Avex Group Holdings, Incorporated was used for the main subsidiaries, while the old name (Avex, Incorporated) was for entertainment components of the Group. In 2005, Avex, Incorporated became Avex Ente ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayano Mashiro
is a Japanese singer signed to Sacra Music and represented by Creative Office Cue. She released her first single "ideal white" on October 22, 2014, which is used as the opening theme to the 2014 anime television series '' Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works''. Her second single "Vanilla Sky" released on April 29, 2015, which is used as the opening theme to the 2015 anime television series ''Gunslinger Stratos''. "infinity beyond". Ayano's third single was released August 19, 2015, and was used as the theme song for the ''Gunslinger Stratos Reloaded'' PC game. Her fourth single, "Lotus Pain", was released on August 3, 2016, and is used as the ending theme for ''D.Gray-Man Hallow''. Her first album ''White Palace'' released on October 5, 2016. Ayano moved to the Sacra Music record label under Sony Music Entertainment Japan in April 2017. Her fifth single "Newlook" was released on May 17, 2017; the song is used as the ending theme of anime '' Re:Creators''.. Her sixth single "sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The High-Lows
were a popular Japanese punk rock band that was formed in 1995. The band stopped all activities in November 2005 and broke up. Members * Hiroto Kōmoto – vocals, harmonica, occasional rhythm guitar * Masatoshi Mashima –guitar, backing vocals, occasional lead vocals * Sakito Shirabe – bass * Kenji Ōshima – drums * Mikio Shirai – keyboards Kōmoto and Mashima used to be in The Blue Hearts, with Shirai occasionally supporting them. Shirai left before the recording of their final album, and the band continued as a 4-piece without replacing him. In August 2006, Kōmoto and Mashima created a new band, The Cro-Magnons. Discography Original albums # ''The High-Lows'' (October 25, 1995) (Oricon No. 5) # ''Tigermobile'' (December 6, 1996) (Oricon No. 6) # (May 8, 1998) (Oricon No. 5) - Jacket design by Downtown's Hitoshi Matsumoto # (June 9, 1999) (Oricon No. 8) # ''Relaxin' With the High-Lows'' (June 9, 2000) (Oricon No. 3) # ''Hotel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
