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Moriagaro
''Moriagaro'' (stylized as MORIAGARO) (, "Let's Get Down") is the tenth studio album by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Ai, released on July 17, 2013 by EMI Records Japan and Universal Music Group. The album marked her first and only release under EMI Records Japan following Universal's purchase of EMI's music operations prior to its rebranding as EMI Records in 2014. Musically, ''Moriagaro'' expands on the dance-pop sound found on Ai's previous studio album, ''Independent'', with R&B and hip hop sensibilities. Alongside long-time collaborator Uta, Ai worked with various American producers. On November 20, 2013, the album was reissued as '' Motto Moriagaro''. Writing and production The album was written by Ai, collaborating with American and Japanese producers. Ai collaborated with four singers: American R&B singers Jeremih, Lloyd and Bridget Kelly, as well as Malaysian Australian R&B singer Che'Nelle, who has based her career in Japan since 2011. Five of the songs are su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motto Moriagaro
''Motto Moriagaro'' (stylized in Letter case, caps) is a reissue of Japanese–American singer-songwriter Ai (singer), Ai's tenth studio album, ''Moriagaro'' (2013). It was released on November 20, 2013, by EMI Records Japan, four months after the original album. The reissue features two new songs, including promotional single "Run Free" featuring Miliyah Kato and Verbal (rapper), Verbal, two remixes and a piano version of "Dear Mama (Ai song), Dear Mama". For physical release, a second disc includes special DJ mixes by DJ Hirakatsu. Background and release Ai previously released her tenth studio album, ''Moriagaro'', in June 2013. In October 2013 it was revealed the album would be reissued, titled ''Motto Moriagaro''. Two of the bonus tracks previously were used in TV commercials prior to the release of the album reissue. "Get Your Hands Up" was used as the :ja:, Ya-man Dancing EMS CM song and "Run Free" was used as a song promoting Reebok Classic. Similar to the original album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ai (singer)
, known mononymously as Ai (, stylized as AI or A.I. ), is a Japanese-American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, spokeswoman, and actress. Born in Los Angeles, California, Ai moved to Kagoshima, at age 4. Motivated to become a singer, Ai returned to Los Angeles, attending the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. While in Los Angeles, Ai began her musical career performing as part of a gospel choir at a Mary J. Blige concert and as a dancer for Janet Jackson's music video, "Go Deep". She briefly joined the Asian girl group SX4 in 1999 until she graduated high school. After being discovered by BMG in 2000, Ai relocated to Japan and released her debut album, ''My Name is Ai'' (2001), to very little commercial success. Signing to Def Jam Records Japan in 2002, Ai became the first woman signed to the label. She released two studio albums under the label, ''Original Ai'' (2003) and ''2004 Ai''. With the release of her third studio album, Ai rose to mainstream promi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dear Mama (Ai Song)
"Dear Mama" is a song written and recorded by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Ai. It was released on April 17, 2013, through EMI Records Japan as the second single from Ai's tenth studio album, '' Moriagaro''. The song was used by the Lotte Corporation for commercial campaigns in Japan. Upon its release, "Dear Mama" peaked at number 6 on the ''Billboard Japan'' Hot 100, becoming her sixth single to chart in the top ten of the Japan Hot 100. Background and release In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Lotte Corporation's founding, the company contacted Ai to create a song to promote their anniversary as well as their Ghana milk chocolates. On April 16, 2013, the song was announced at a press conference hosted by Lotte. The song was announced for release the next day, April 17. Composition Lyrically, "Dear Mama" is a tribute song to mothers. News Post Seven described the song as Ai "writing a letter directly to her mother". Ai commented that the song is very personal s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
After The Storm (Ai Song)
"After the Storm" is a song recorded by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Ai featuring Malaysian-Australian singer Che'Nelle. The song is produced by Fifty1 Fifty and Ai, was released as a promotional single on May 22, 2013, by EMI Records Japan from her tenth studio album, ''Moriagaro''. The song was used for the Japanese release of the Hong Kong martial arts film '' The Grandmaster''. "After the Storm" is a pop ballad and is Ai's first promotional single to be recorded fully in English. Background Ai previously released "Voice" in early 2013, serving as the lead single for her then-upcoming tenth studio album. The second single, "Dear Mama" was issued digitally in April 2013. In May 2013, Ai announced she would be releasing a song for ''The Grandmaster''. Along with this announcement, she announced the title of her tenth studio album, ''Moriagaro'', and that "After the Storm" would be included on the album. Regarding being featured on the song, Che'Nelle commented, "I was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voice (Ai Song)
"Voice" is a song written and recorded by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Ai, released February 13, 2013, by EMI Music Japan. Produced by Uta and Ai, the song served as the theme song for the Japanese drama '' Yakō Kanransha''. Upon its release, "Voice" became one of Ai's best selling singles of the 2010s, peaking at number 2 on the ''Billboard Japan'' Hot 100 chart and number 13 on the Oricon Singles Chart. The song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) in 2014. Following EMI Music Japan's absorption into Universal Music Japan, "Voice" was Ai's final release under the record company. Background In December 2012, EMI Music Japan announced Ai's new song "Voice" would serve as the theme song for the Japanese drama '' Yakō Kanransha'' . Ai herself confirmed the announcement during her Ai Christmas Dinner Show with Choir. EMI Japan also announced "Voice" would be released digitally on January 16, 2013 while a physical CD single would be r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent (Ai Album)
''Independent'' (stylized in caps) is the ninth studio album by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Ai, released on February 22, 2012 by EMI Music Japan. It served as Ai's international debut following a global publishing deal with EMI. Hoping to experiment with new sounds that would expand her music beyond contemporary R&B and hip hop music, Ai worked with multiple American producers alongside long-time collaborator Uta. The final product resulted in an album combining dance-pop and R&B. Three singles were released from ''Independent''. "Happiness," which was used in a high-profile Coca-Cola winter 2011 advertising campaign, was her most successful single since " I'll Remember You" in 2007, receiving two different gold certifications. The album debuted at number two on Oricon's album charts, and sold over 60,000 copies, outselling her previous two studio albums, ''Viva Ai'' (2009) and ''The Last Ai'' (2010). A deluxe reissue of the album was released on November 17, 2012. Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Che'Nelle
Cheryline Ernestine Lim (born 10 March 1982), known by her stage name Che'Nelle, is an Australian singer-songwriter signed to Universal Music Japan. Early life Cheryline Ernestine Lim was born on 10 March 1982, to a Chinese father, and a mother of Indian and Dutch heritage. Born in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, Lim and her family moved to Perth, Australia when she was 10 years old. As a child she gained the attention of her father after singing in his karaoke lounge, seeing her talent. She later started writing and producing her own music in her home studio. Sir Charles Dixon discovered her talents, after she uploaded some of her music onto Myspace. Dixon took her material to Virgin Records and Virgin flew Che'nelle to New York City at the end of 2005 to meet with representatives from the label. The chairman of the label and longtime music business baron, Jason Flom, signed her immediately. Within two days, she had completed the deal and was marketed as a world-class artist. C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridget Kelly
Bridget Kelly (born April 8, 1986) is an American singer and songwriter from New York City. In 2008, Kelly, a pop and R&B recording artist, who has written songs for fellow American singers such as Kelly Clarkson, secured a recording contract with American rapper and hip-hop mogul Jay-Z's record label Roc Nation. Biography 1986–2010: Early life and career beginnings Bridget Kelly, who is of a biracial background of Bahamian and Irish descent, was born on April 8, 1986, in New York City. She is a graduate of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan. In 2008, she signed a record deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation. Kelly has regularly filled in for Alicia Keys, when performing the song "Empire State of Mind" with Jay-Z, including performances on the ''Friday Night with Jonathan Ross'', as well as '' Later...with Jools Holland'' show, the Coldplay, Viva la Vida tour, and the 9/11 memorial service. Kelly also performed with Jay Z during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuriko Ishida
is a Japanese actress and essayist from Nagoya. She was the Japanese voice of the title character San from the 1997 animated film ''Princess Mononoke''. She is the older sister of Hikari Ishida, also an actress. Filmography Films *''Gokudo no Onna-tachi: Saigo no Tatakai'' (1990) – Shiori Ueki *''Boiling Point'' (1990) – Sayaka *''Kanojo ga Kekkon Shinai Riyu'' (1990) – Reiko *''Seishun Dendekedekedeke'' (1992) *''Haruka, Nosutarujii'' (1993) *''Pom Poko'' (1994) – Okiyo (voice) *''Princess Mononoke'' (1997) – San (voice) *''Himitsu'' (1999) *''Yomigaeri'' (2002) – Reiko *''Gege'' (2004) – Yōko Asamura *''Year One in the North'' (2005) – Kayo Mamiya *''Yokkakan no Kiseki'' (2005) – Mariko Iwamura *'' Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior'' (2007-2008) *'' About Her Brother'' (2010) *'' From up on Poppy Hill'' (2011) *''The Mourner'' (2015) – Yukiyo Nagi *'' Erased'' (2016) – Sachiko Fujinuma *'' Cafe Funiculi Funicula'' (2018) *''At the End ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyōka Suzuki
is a Japanese actress. Life and career Suzuki appeared in Shinji Aoyama's '' Mike Yokohama: A Forest with No Name'' and Yōichi Sai's ''Blood and Bones''. She won the Best Actress award at the 1998 Yokohama Film Festival for her role in ''Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald'', at the 42nd Blue Ribbon Awards for ''Keiho'' and at the 2011 Tokyo Drama Awards for ''Second Virgin is a Japanese television drama series that aired on NHK in 2010. Cast * Kyōka Suzuki as Rui Nakamura * Kyoko Fukada as Marie Suzuki * Hiroki Hasegawa as Kō Suzuki * You as Akiko * Gō Ayano is a Japanese actor. Career Ayano was feature ...''. Filmography Film Television Honours *Kinuyo Tanaka Award (2014) References External links * * * 1968 births Living people People from Sendai Japanese television actresses Japanese film actresses Asadora lead actors {{Japan-screen-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Exclusives
The Exclusives (formerly Move Sumthin Productions) are an American/Canadian R&B/pop/hip hop songwriting and production team from Miami, Florida, consisting of Sean "Pen" McMillion and Ralph "Vintage" Jeanty. The now Atlanta-Based team's first notable success came from co-writing the platinum-selling single " I Luv This Shit" by August Alsina. Music career The Exclusives began as songwriters and producers, co-writing the song "Never Window Shopping" for Lloyd on his Zone 4/Interscope release ''King of Hearts''. Under the mentorship of R&B legend Betty Wright, the duo collaborated with Wright and The Roots, co-writing two songs on their album '' Betty Wright: The Movie'', released on November 15, 2011. The album received mostly positive reviews; Metascore gave it a 73 out of 100. Pen and Vintage co-wrote the songs "Real Woman", featuring Snoop Dogg, and "Baby Come Back", featuring Lenny Williams. Work on the Betty Wright album afforded them the opportunity to work with The Roots ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
