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Joji (singer)
, known professionally as Joji and formerly for playing the characters Filthy Frank and Pink Guy, is a Japanese singer-songwriter, rapper, former comedian, and YouTuber. Miller's music has been described as a mix between R&B, lo-fi, and trip hop. Miller created "The Filthy Frank Show" on YouTube in 2011 shortly after moving to the United States, gaining recognition for playing oddball characters on the comedy channels TVFilthyFrank, TooDamnFilthy, and DizastaMusic. The channels, which featured comedy hip hop, rants, extreme challenges, and ukulele and dance performances, are noted for their shock humor and prolific virality. Miller's videos helped popularize the Harlem Shake, which contributed to the commercial success of Baauer's song of the same name which led to the production of memes and collaborations with YouTubers. As Pink Guy, Miller released two comedy studio albums and an extended play between 2014 and 2017. In late 2017, Miller ended "The Filthy Frank Show" to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osaka
is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third most populous city in Japan, following Special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With a population of 2.7 million in the 2020 census, it is also the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, which is the second-largest metropolitan area in Japan and the 10th largest urban area in the world with more than 19 million inhabitants. Osaka was traditionally considered Japan's economic hub. By the Kofun period (300–538) it had developed into an important regional port, and in the 7th and 8th centuries, it served briefly as the imperial capital. Osaka continued to flourish during the Edo period (1603–1867) and became known as a center of Japanese culture. Following the Meiji Restoration, Osaka greatly expanded in size and underwent rapid industrialization. In 1889, Osaka was officially established as a municipality. The construc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shock Humor
Shock humour is a style of comedy intended to shock the audience. This can be achieved through excessively foul toilet humour, overt sexual themes, mocking of serious themes (otherwise known as black comedy), or through tactlessness in the aftermath of a crisis. In radio, shock jocks use this brand of humour. In conservative communities, such risque broadcasting can cause controversy, such as Jim Quinn and Don Jefferson's "Stupid Human Tricks" segment of their late-1980s WBZZ-FM show. Proponents of shock humour include Andrew Dice Clay, Tom Green, and Eric André. The television shows ''The Ren & Stimpy Show'', ''South Park'', ''Family Guy'', ''Superjail!'', ''Jackass'', ''Drawn Together'', ''Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt'', ''Rick and Morty'', ''Beavis and Butt-Head'' and ''Da Ali G Show'' have also been described as shock humour. See also * Low culture * Shock value Shock value is the potential of an image, text, action, or other form of communication, such as a public ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smithereens (album)
''Smithereens'' is the third studio album by Japanese singer-songwriter Joji, released on 4 November 2022 via 88rising and Warner Records. It was preceded by the singles "Glimpse of Us" and "Yukon (Interlude)". Joji is touring North America in promotion of the record from September 2022. Background The album is divided into two sides, with the first side containing "introspective ballads", while the second side, co-produced by Joji, contains "lo-fi, D.I.Y. sounds". Joji announced the Smithereens Tour over two months ahead of the album alongside the release of the lead single "Glimpse of Us", before officially announcing the album title and release date on 26 August 2022. Singles "Glimpse of Us" was released as the lead single from ''Smithereens'' on 10 June 2022. The song subsequently peaked atop the charts in Australia and New Zealand. "Yukon (Interlude)" was released as the second single alongside the official announcement of the album on 26 August 2022. "Die for You" was rele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glimpse Of Us
"Glimpse of Us" is a song by Japanese singer Joji, released as the lead single from his third studio album '' Smithereens'' on 10 June 2022 through 88rising and Warner Records. It was written by Alexis Kesselman, Castle, Riley McDonough, and producer Connor McDonough. The song became Joji's most successful hit single to date, having peaked at number one in Australia, Indonesia, Lithuania, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Singapore, while peaking in the top 10 in Canada, Ireland, Norway, the United States and Vietnam. Following its release, "Glimpse of Us" broke a series of records. It became the first song by an Asian artist to reach number one on Spotify's Global chart, remaining there for 10 consecutive days. With the song's debut in tenth place on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, it became the second song by a Japanese artist to reach the top 10 after Kyu Sakamoto's "Sukiyaki" in 1963. It also marked the first debut of an Asian soloist directly in the top 10, as well as h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard Hot 100
The ''Billboard'' Hot 100 is the music industry standard record chart in the United States for songs, published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine. Chart rankings are based on sales (physical and digital), radio play, and online streaming in the United States. The weekly tracking period for sales was initially Monday to Sunday when Nielsen started tracking sales in 1991, but was changed to Friday to Thursday in July 2015. This tracking period also applies to compiling online streaming data. Radio airplay, which, unlike sales figures and streaming, is readily available on a real-time basis, is also tracked on a Friday to Thursday cycle effective with the chart dated July 17, 2021 (previously Monday to Sunday and before July 2015, Wednesday to Tuesday). A new chart is compiled and officially released to the public by ''Billboard'' on Tuesdays but post-dated to the following Saturday. The first number-one song of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 was " Poor Little Fool" by Ricky Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Run (Joji Song)
"Run" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Joji. It was released on 6 February 2020 through 88rising. The track was written by Joji, Daniel Wilson and Justin Parker, with the production duties also completed by Parker. Joji made his American television debut when he performed the song on ''The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'' on 2 March 2020. Composition The track has been described as an atmospheric rock power ballad that features falsetto vocals and guitar solos. Other news articles described the song as R&B. The guitar portion of the song was written and performed by Jaco Caraco. Critical reception Joshua Espinoza of ''Complex'' complimented Joji's artistic growth on the track, highlighting his "powerful vocals" and the "haunting, atmospheric" production. Raisa Bruner included the song on ''Time Time is the continued sequence of existence and events that occurs in an apparently irreversible succession from the past, through the present, into the future. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanctuary (Joji Song)
"Sanctuary" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Joji. It was released on 14 June 2019 through 88rising Records and 12 Tone Music. The track was written by Joji, Daniel Wilson, Justin Raisen and Luke Niccoli, with Raisen handling production. Eoin Glaister directed the song's accompanying music video. Composition "Sanctuary" was composed by Joji, Daniel Wilson, Justin Raisen and Luke Niccoli, arranged by Joji and produced by Raisen. It is a lo-fi and electropop ballad that incorporates elements of trap, electronica, R&B and soul music, and its production features ambient synthesizers and a minimalist beat. Like most of Joji's tracks, "Sanctuary" is a love song, though its lyrics feature "more poetically abstract verses", rather than the artist's usual "frank and uncomplicated confessions." Throughout the song, Joji sings to a potential lover that he can offer devotion and honesty, though asks them to express their love for him rather than waiting for reciprocation. Rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nectar (Joji Album)
''Nectar'' is the second studio album by Japanese singer-songwriter Joji, released on 25 September 2020 via 88rising. It features the singles "Sanctuary", "Run", " Gimme Love", "Daylight" with Diplo, and "Your Man", as well as collaborations with Benee, Lil Yachty, Omar Apollo, Yves Tumor and Rei Brown. Background The album was announced on 17 April 2020 with the single "Gimme Love". It was originally set to be released on 10 July 2020, but on 12 June 2020 Joji announced that the album had been delayed to 25 September 2020 citing the COVID-19 pandemic. Joji revealed the track listing on 11 September. Track listing Notes * indicates an additional producer. * "Modus" and "Nitrous" are stylized in all caps. Personnel Musicians * George Miller – vocals * Greg Kurstin – bass, Mellotron, piano (4) * Randy Pereira – solo guitar (7) * Omar Apollo – vocals (9) * Lil Yachty – vocals (11) * Miles Benjamin Robinson – guitar (11) * Rei Brown – vocals (12) * Benee – v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slow Dancing In The Dark
"Slow Dancing in the Dark" (stylized in all caps) is a song by Japanese-Australian singer-songwriter Joji. It is the second single from his debut album, ''Ballads 1''. The song was written and produced by Joji and Patrick Wimberly. The song was chosen as BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac's ''Hottest Record in the World'' for 18 September 2018. Music video A music video for the song was released the same day. Directed by Jared Hogan, the video features Miller in a white tuxedo smoking a cigarette and stumbling through city streets at night in emotional anguish. Later in the video, he is revealed to be a satyr with an arrow in his back. He coughs up blood while splayed on an illuminated dance floor. He eventually collapses in a pool of blood. The final frame is used in the song's cover artwork. The video's visual style has been compared to that of director David Fincher. Remixes An acoustic remix of "Slow Dancing in the Dark" was released as a single on 18 October 2018. It features Miller ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ballads 1
''Ballads 1'' (stylized in all caps) is the debut studio album by Japanese singer-songwriter Joji. It serves as a follow-up to '' In Tongues'' EP, his first project as Joji, and ''Pink Season'', his only album released under the now-retired alter-ego Pink Guy. It was released on 26 October 2018 through 88rising and 12Tone Music. The album debuted at number three on the US ''Billboard'' 200 as well as number one on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album was certified platinum by the RIAA in October 2021. Composition and writing ''Ballads 1'' is primarily produced by Joji himself and features only one vocal feature, with Trippie Redd appearing on "R.I.P." though features production features from names such as Clams Casino, D33J and Shlohmo. The project is introspective, writing about the "reality of love, life and everything in between." The project ranges from songs that are "heart-wrenching" and sometimes more cheerful to capture the feeling that "no one's sad all th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extended Play
An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than an album or LP record.Official Charts Company , access-date=March 21, 2017 Contemporary EPs generally contain four or five tracks, and are considered "less expensive and time-consuming" for an artist to produce than an album. An EP originally referred to specific types of other than 78 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meme
A meme ( ) is an idea, behavior, or style that spreads by means of imitation from person to person within a culture and often carries symbolic meaning representing a particular phenomenon or theme. A meme acts as a unit for carrying cultural ideas, symbols, or practices, that can be transmitted from one mind to another through writing, speech, gestures, rituals, or other imitable phenomena with a mimicked theme. Supporters of the concept regard memes as cultural analogues to genes in that they self-replicate, mutate, and respond to selective pressures. In popular language, a meme may refer to an Internet meme, typically an image, that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online. Proponents theorize that memes are a viral phenomenon that may evolve by natural selection in a manner analogous to that of biological evolution. Memes do this through the processes of variation, mutation, competition, and inheritance, each of which influences a meme's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
