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E-Girls
E-girls (sometimes stylized as E-Girls or e-girls; stands for Exile Girls) was a Japanese collective girl group created and managed by LDH while signed to music label Rhythm Zone from Avex. As of 2017, the band consisted of 11 members; 8 of which featured members of groups Happiness and Flower. Created as a sister act to boy band Exile, E-girls debuted in 2011 with their single "Celebration". After a string of promotional recordings, E-girls released their debut record '' Lesson 1'' two years later. In 2013, their single "Gomennasai no Kissing You" catapulted the girls into commercial success, selling over 100,000 units, and its parent album ''Colorful Pop'' (2014), was met with positive reviews and high performance on the Oricon Albums Chart. With several members departing from the group, E-girls released their third album ''E.G. Time'' (2015), which saw a change in their music and vocal deliveries. That same year, LDH announced changes to their line-up, which resulted in abse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anniversary!!
"Anniversary!!" is a song recorded and performed by Japanese collective unit E-girls. It first appeared on their greatest hits album ''E.G. Smile: E-girls Best'' (2015), and subsequently served as the single of their fourth studio record ''E.G. Crazy'' (2017). The track was released on May 20, 2015 through Rhythm Zone and Avex Music Creative Inc. in three physical formats—two CD's and a DVD bundle—and for Music download, digital consumption. The song was written by Hana Utsugi, composed by Sky Beatz, Fast Lane and Lisa Desmond, and produced by Exile's Hiro. "Anniversary!!" is their first single released in 2015 to only feature selective members in the line-up. Musically, "Anniversary!!" is a J-pop number that incorporates elements of dance rock. Described by their management as a pop entry for the summer season, the physical and digital packaging included the track "Saturday Night (Rock na Yoru ni Mahou wo Kakete)", which is a Cover version, cover song originally performed by S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pink Champagne (E-girls Song)
"Pink Champagne" is a song recorded and performed by Japanese collective unit E-girls, taken as a single from their fourth studio album '' E.G. Crazy'' (2017). The track was released on August 10, 2016 through Rhythm Zone and Avex Music Creative Inc. in three physical formats—two CD's and a DVD bundle—and for digital consumption. The song was written by Masoto Kotake and produced by Exile Hiro. Additionally, each addition apart from the one-track format came with the two B-sides: "Bad Girls" and "Cowgirl Rhapsody" which was produced by Skylar Mones, one remix of their single " Dance Dance Dance" and the first three instrumental tracks, respectively. The concept for "Pink Champagne" was to emphasize a more cooler, sexier and edgier sound than their previous single "E.G. Summer Rider", which was described by Rhythm Zone as fun and poppier. Furthermore, the single was created by a variety of composers, such as Sigurd Rosnes, Courtney Woolsey and Stephen Stahl, amongst others. Musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dance Dance Dance (E-girls Song)
"Dance Dance Dance" is a song recorded and performed by Japanese collective unit E-girls. It first appeared on their greatest hits album ''E.G. Smile: E-girls Best'' (2015), and subsequently served as the single of their fourth studio record ''E.G. Crazy'' (2017). The track was released on September 30, 2015 through Rhythm Zone and Avex Music Creative Inc. in three physical formats—two CD's and a DVD bundle—and for digital consumption. The song was written by Lauren Kaori, composed by DWB and Nanna Larsen, and produced by DWB with Exile's Hiro. "Dance Dance Dance" is their second single released in 2015, with "Anniversary!!", to only feature selective members in the line-up. Musically, "Dance Dance Dance" was described by music critics as a departure from their traditional J-pop style, and blends contemporary dance music with funk and disco. Additionally, the physical and digital packaging included the dance numbers "Hey! You!" and "Express (Do Your Dance)", the latter being a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Go! Go! Let's Go!
"Go! Go! Let's Go!" is a song recorded and performed by Japanese collective unit E-girls, taken as a single from their fourth studio record '' E.G. Crazy'' (2017). The track was released on November 30, 2016 through Rhythm Zone and Avex Music Creative Inc. in three physical formats—two CD's and a DVD bundle—and for digital consumption. The song was written by Kotake Masato, composed by Lisa Desmond, Erik Lidbom and Maria Marcus, and produced by Exile's Hiro. It is the final single to feature Dream member Erie Abe, whom left the band on December 31 that same year. "Go! Go! Let's Go!" serves as the opening entry for their Japanese Neo Girls concept, which utilizes different cultures from a Japanese women's perspective. Musically, it is a dance number that incorporates elements of hip-hop and rock music, and delves into themes of being ambitious and moving on. Additionally, the physical and digital packaging included the B-side "Bon Voyage", which was included on the parent albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happiness (Japanese Band)
Happiness is a Japanese pop girl group formed and managed by LDH since 2008 and signed to the record label Rhythm Zone. They are a dance and vocal unit of collective girl group E-girls alongside Dream and Flower. The group consists of two vocalists and three performers. History Pre-debut and indie debut Happiness first appeared during Exile's 2008 Live Tour as backup dancers, at the time being a five-member unit consisting of Miyuu, Mimu, Karen, Sayaka, and Kaede. On April 10, 2009, it was announced that LDH would hold auditions to recruit vocalists for the new girlgroup, specifically aiming at girls aged 12–14. Yurino was then added to the group after an LDH Audition before the group was set to debut. They released their debut DVD single, "Happy Talk", on October 21, 2009. It was also used as the theme song for Japanese brand Mister Donuts. 2009-2012: Major label, first album ''Happy Time'' and E-girls formation Mayu Sugieda was added to the group and announced on Dece ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harumi Sato
is a Japanese dancer, model and actress. She is a former member of J-Pop group E-girls and Flower and exclusive model for the Japanese fashion magazine ''Ray''. Sato is represented with LDH. Early life Harumi Sato was born on June 8, 1995 in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. Prior to auditioning to LDH, Sato took dance classes at ''Dance Studio MPF'' from the second grade of elementary school to second grade of junior high school. Afterwards, she was a student at ''Dance Studio ViVid'' in Fukushima Prefecture. Career On July 26, 2011, it was revealed during an ''E-Girls SHOW'' event at SHIBUYA-AX that Sato was one of the winners in the dance section of the ''VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 3'' and thus would be added to Flower as a performer alongside Nozomi Bando. On the same day, she was also added as a performer of E-girls, being a member of both groups at the same time. On October 12, Flower debuted with the single "Still". In March 2012, Sato made her modeling debut by participat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna Suda
, better known by her nickname Sudanna, is a Japanese dancer, rapper, model, actress and fashion designer. She is a former member of the J-Pop groups E-girls, Happiness and SudannaYuzuYully. As an actress, she appeared in several dramas such as the Tokai TV/Fuji TV series '' Asu no Hikari o Tsukame: 2013 Summer'' in 2013. Early life Anna Suda was born on October 12, 1997, in Tokyo, Japan, to a Filipino mother and a Japanese father. She has one older brother and two younger sisters. She began practicing dancing at the age of 9 and started to attend the EXPG dance school in Tokyo in her first year of junior high school. The biggest musical influences during her childhood were Western music, J-Pop and K-Pop. She speaks Japanese as well as Tagalog. Career In 2011, she participated in the dance section of the ''VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 3''. Even though she was defeated during the training camp examination, she was able to become part of EGD (EXPG GIRLS DANCERS) from EXPG. On March ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karen Fujii
is a Japanese singer, dancer, model and actress. She is a member of J-Pop group Happiness, and a former member E-girls, and ShuuKaRen, and an exclusive model for the magazines '' JJ'' and '' Nicola''. Karen is represented by LDH. Early life Karen entered the entertainment industry at a very young age after she was scouted in her hometown, Osaka. While belonging to the office in which she got scouted, she participated in one of Exile's dance competitions and began attending LDH's talent academy EXPG (Exile Professional Gym), studying both dancing and singing. Her sister Shuuka also attended EXPG. As a junior high school student, she moved from Osaka to Tokyo and started to live in a dormitory. Career On October 26 in 2008, Karen became one of the EXPG graduates who were chosen to be members of the performance group Happiness, marking the start in her career as a vocalist and performer. Her official stage name became Karen (stylized as KAREN). In February 2009 she started he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaede (dancer)
, professionally known by her mononym is a Japanese dancer, model and actress. She is a member of the J-pop, J-Pop group Happiness (Japanese band), Happiness and a former member of E-girls and an exclusive model for ''CanCam''. Kaede is represented with LDH (company), LDH. Early life Kaede was born on January 11, 1996 in Yokosuka, a city located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. She has a younger brother and a younger sister. She started dancing during her fourth year of elementary school, she later went to a dance school in Yokosuka, in which she was introduced to Exile (Japanese band), Exile's Tetsuya (dancer), Tetsuya as her instructor, and went to the Exile Professional Gym (EXPG) in Tokyo during her first year in junior high school. Afterwards, she appeared at Exile (Japanese band), Exile's events, music videos and on tour as a background dancer. Career In October 2008, a new performance group called Happiness (Japanese band), Happiness was formed by EXPG graduates. Kaede wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna Ishii
is a Japanese dancer, actress and model. She is a former member of E-girls and represented by LDH. Early life Ishii was born on July 11, 1998, in Tokyo, Japan. She has an elder brother, a younger brother, and a younger sister named Chino Ishii, who is currently listed under ''Kizzy'', an all-female dance group composed of EXPG students. Ishii started dancing when she was in her second year of primary school at her mother's encouragement. She was later scouted to join the Exile Professional Gym (EXPG) in her fifth grade when she took part in a dance competition. She debuted as a model in the U-15 fashion magazine ''nico☆puchi'' in 2010 before joining E-girls. Career Music career In 2011, she was chosen through a nationwide audition process called ''"EXILE Presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 3 ~For Girls~"'' in the dance performance category to be a member of a yet-to-debut dance and vocal group, ''bunny''. In October 2012, she officially joined E-girls line-up for their third sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nonoka Yamaguchi
Nonoka Yamaguchi (山口乃々華, ''Yamaguchi Nonoka'', born March 8, 1998) is a Japanese dancer, actress and model. She is a former member of J-Pop group E-girls and represented with LDH. Early life Yamaguchi was born on March 8, 1998 in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. She started her modeling career as a child after winning the special award for reader model of the magazine ''Shogaku shinensei (小学四年生)'' in 2007. A year later, she also won the semi-grand prix award for reader model of the magazine ''Shogaku gonensei'' ''(小学五年生)''. Prior to auditioning for LDH, she started having training classes at EXPG Tokyo in 2009. In 2010, Yamaguchi won the grand prix award at the ''18th Pichi Lemon Audition'', and started working as an exclusive model for the magazine ''Pichi Lemon''. Career In 2011, she participated of the ''EXILE Presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 3 ~For Girls~'' in the dance section and successfully passed the audition and became part of the non-debuted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flower (Japanese Band)
Flower was a Japanese pop girl group formed and managed by LDH from 2009 to 2019 and signed to the record label Sony Music Japan. They were a dance and vocal unit of collective girl group E-girls alongside Happiness, Dream and three other original E-girls members. The group consisted of one vocalist and four performers at the time of their disbandment. History Flower was formed firstly as a performance group, with LDH recruiting four EXPG (Exile Professional Gym) students: Elina Mizuno, Manami Shigetome, Mio Nakajima, and Shuuka Fujii in 2009. They began appearing in Exile music videos and started modeling, before gaining popularity as backup dancers on tour for Exile. On April 24, 2011, E-girls, (EXILE Girls) was formed as a joint project featuring Dream, Happiness, and Flower, but while the other two groups had vocalists, Flower only performed as a dance act at E-girls' shows, but in May 2011, vocalists were added. As a 9-member group, Flower released their debut single, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
