is a Japanese
boy band
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made up of lead vocalist,
Issa Hentona
is a Japanese boy band made up of lead vocalist, Issa Hentona and MCs Ken Okumoto, Yukinari Tamaki and Shinobu Miyara. The band formed as students at Okinawa Actors School in 1996. They made their debut on the Avex Trax subsidiary avex tune ...
and MCs Ken Okumoto, Yukinari Tamaki and Shinobu Miyara. The band formed as students at
Okinawa Actors School
is a school in Ginowan, Okinawa which has another branch in Osaka. It was founded in 1983 by Masayuki Makino who became the first principal of the school. Notable alumni
* Namie Amuro
* Hitoe Arakaki
* Rina Chinen
* D&D
* Da Pump
* Folder 5
...
in 1996. They made their debut on the
Avex Trax subsidiary
A subsidiary, subsidiary company or daughter company is a company owned or controlled by another company, which is called the parent company or holding company. Two or more subsidiaries that either belong to the same parent company or having a s ...
avex tune under the guidance of producer
Akio Togashi
, better known by his stage name is a Japanese musician, rapper, singer and record producer with Avex Trax. He graduated from Hokkaido Sapporo Tsukisamu High School and the Hokkaido University of Education. His debut single as m.c.A·T, "Bomb ...
on June 11, 1997, with "Feelin' Good - It's Paradise". As one of the few male bands unassociated with
Johnny's Entertainment
is a Japanese talent agency, formed by Johnny Kitagawa in 1962, which trains and promotes groups of male entertainers known as .
History 1962–1989
In 1962, Kitagawa launched his first group, Johnnys. In its early days, Kitagawa's agency rent ...
, they were the first to gain major popularity reaching their peak in 2001 with the release of ''Da Best of Da Pump''.
On April 7, 2006, Shinobu formally left the band following a hiatus due to a drunk driving incident in 2005. The band went on an unofficial hiatus at the end of 2006. On December 18, 2008, it was announced that Yukinari was leaving the band and that Ken and Issa were actively looking for his replacement.
Within hours, their management company announced a brand new Da Pump with seven new members and a new concept as a multimedia entertainment group. The band will start their official comeback on July 15, 2009, with the new single, "
Summer Rider
is a Japanese boy band made up of lead vocalist, Issa Hentona and MCs Ken Okumoto, Yukinari Tamaki and Shinobu Miyara. The band formed as students at Okinawa Actors School in 1996. They made their debut on the Avex Trax subsidiary avex tune und ...
" and a tour in the fall. It was announced on December 5, 2009, that Ken Okumoto had left Da Pump to pursue a solo career, leaving Issa the only original member left. Da Pump now consists of Issa, Kenzo, Tomo, Kimi, Yori, and U-Yeah.
Da Pump made their comeback in May 2018 with the hit single, "
U.S.A.
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territorie ...
", a song originally written by Italian singer Joe Yellow.
Biography
Famed for their ability in both dancing and singing, Da Pump's debut came in 1997, with the song "Feelin Good - It's Paradise" and breaking through with "Rhapsody in Blue" (and using the song as their entry on the "white" team during the 1998
Kōhaku Uta Gassen
, more commonly known simply as ''Kōhaku'', is an annual New Year's Eve television special produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK. It is broadcast live simultaneously on television and radio, nationally and internationally by the NHK netw ...
). The band originally came from
Okinawa Actors School
is a school in Ginowan, Okinawa which has another branch in Osaka. It was founded in 1983 by Masayuki Makino who became the first principal of the school. Notable alumni
* Namie Amuro
* Hitoe Arakaki
* Rina Chinen
* D&D
* Da Pump
* Folder 5
...
but are now part of the
Avex Network and are produced by
Akio Togashi
, better known by his stage name is a Japanese musician, rapper, singer and record producer with Avex Trax. He graduated from Hokkaido Sapporo Tsukisamu High School and the Hokkaido University of Education. His debut single as m.c.A·T, "Bomb ...
. Their songs tend to have a quick tempo and often include elements of
rap
Rapping (also rhyming, spitting, emceeing or MCing) is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular". It is performed or chanted, usually over a backing beat or musical accompaniment. The ...
. Da Pump often appears in
TV shows,
movies, and
magazine
A magazine is a periodical publication, generally published on a regular schedule (often weekly or monthly), containing a variety of content. They are generally financed by advertising, purchase price, prepaid subscriptions, or by a combinatio ...
s throughout Japan.
Issa has stated that he is a fan of the long-running
Kamen Rider Series
The , also known as ''Masked Rider Series'' (until Decade), is a Japanese superhero media franchise consisting of tokusatsu television programs, films, manga, and anime, created by manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori. ''Kamen Rider'' media genera ...
tokusatsu
is a Japanese term for live action film or television drama that makes heavy use of practical special effects. ''Tokusatsu'' entertainment mainly refers to science fiction, War film, war, fantasy, or Horror film, horror media featuring such te ...
programs, and has contributed to the soundtracks of ''
Kamen Rider 555
is a Japanese tokusatsu television drama. It is the 13th installment in the Kamen Rider Series. It is a joint collaboration between Ishinomori Productions and Toei Company, Toei, and was broadcast on TV Asahi from January 26, 2003, to January 18, ...
'' with its opening theme "Justi
φ's" and its film's theme "Justi
φ's -Accel Mix-" as well as the theme for the film ''
Kamen Rider: The Next'', "Chosen Soldier". As a band, Da Pump had performed the theme to the film ''
Kamen Rider: The First'', "Bright! our Future", and Issa played the role of a Shocker commander in the film. In 2018, he and Japanese singer
Shuta Sueyoshi
is a Japanese singer, actor and dancer who is a member of the group AAA.
Discography
Albums
Singles
Guest appearances
Filmography
TV series
Theater plays
Miscellaneous
References
External links
Official AAA pro ...
of
AAA
AAA, Triple A, or Triple-A is a three-letter initialism or abbreviation which may refer to:
Airports
* Anaa Airport in French Polynesia (IATA airport code AAA)
* Logan County Airport (Illinois) (FAA airport code AAA)
Arts, entertainment, and me ...
fame collaborated on the single ''Over "Quartzer"'', the opening theme for the 20th anniversary series of the Kamen Rider franchise,
Kamen Rider Zi-O.
Following a
DUI
Driving under the influence (DUI)—also called driving while impaired, impaired driving, driving while intoxicated (DWI), drunk driving, operating while intoxicated (OWI), operating under the influence (OUI), operating vehicle under the infl ...
arrest in 2005, Shinobu temporarily suspended all activities from the band. However, on 7 April 2006, he officially announced that he left the group. The remaining members of Da Pump continued with three members. On December 18, 2008, it was announced that Yukinari was leaving the band and that Ken and Issa were actively looking for his replacement.
Within hours, their management company announced a brand new Da Pump with seven new members. Ken left the group in 2009.
In 2014, the band returned with their first single in three years, "New Position". Then after an absence of four years, Da Pump returned the hit single, "
U.S.A.
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territorie ...
", in 2018.
To celebrate
Trans Media 19th Anniversary, Da Pump was a special performance (alongside
Super Junior
Super Junior (; stylized in all caps), also known as SJ or SuJu, is a South Korean boy band formed by Lee Soo-man, the founder of SM Entertainment in 2005. They are also dubbed by the media as the "King of Hallyu Wave" due to their prominent ...
,
Johnny's West, and
Eriko Imai
is a Japanese pop singer, actress and politician. She made her debut in the early 1990s as part of the group Speed, which disbanded in March 2000. Eriko began her work away from Speed during 1998, performing "Tsumetaku Shinai de", under the st ...
), with their single hits ''Dragon Screamer'', ''Joyfull'' and ''Corazon''. That means
Captain Tsubasa
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yōichi Takahashi. The series mainly revolves around the sport of association football focusing on Tsubasa Oozora and his relationship with his friends, rivalries with h ...
was broadcast back on
Trans 7, since September 2020 (before cartoon ''Treasure Trekkers'').
On April 1, 2021, Daichi announced he would be leaving the group by the end of the month due to worsening of his chronic hernia.
Later the same day, the Kansai University of Social Welfare posted a music video, in collaboration with DA PUMP, for a song titled "Believe in your dream", co-written by Issa and m.c.A·T.
Members
Current members
* (Born: December 9, 1978) (1996–present)
* (Born: January 21, 1985) (2008–present)
* (Born: February 2, 1981) (2008–present)
* (Born: April 14, 1983) (2008–present)
* YORI (Born: February 9, 1980) (2008–present)
* (Born: September 17, 1983) (2008–present)
Former members
* (Born: February 15, 1980) (1996-2005)
* (Born: November 5, 1978) (1996-2008)
* (Born: December 17, 1979) (1996-2009)
* (Born: March 6, 1984) (2008–2013)
* (Born: December 4, 1988) (2008–2021)
Discography
Studio albums
* 1998: ''Expression''
* 1999: ''Higher and Higher!''
* 2000: ''Beat Ball''
* 2002: ''The Next Exit''
* 2004: ''Shippuu Ranbu -Episode II-''
* 2005: ''Lequios''
* 2022: ''Da Pop Colors''
Other albums
* 2001: ''Da Best of Da Pump''
* 2001: ''Da Best Remix of Da Pump''
* 2003: ''Da Best of Da Pump Japan Tour 2003 Reborn''
* 2006: ''Da Best of Da Pump 2+4''
Notable singles
* 1997: "Feelin' Good -It's Paradise-"
* 1999: "We Can't Stop The Music"
* 2000: "If..."
* 2009: "Summer Rider"
* 2014: "New Position"
* 2018: "
U.S.A.
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"
* 2019: "P.A.R.T.Y. ~Universal Festival~"
Solo projects
Issa
Singles
* "Justiφ's" (12 March 2003) - Opening for the series, ''
Kamen Rider 555
is a Japanese tokusatsu television drama. It is the 13th installment in the Kamen Rider Series. It is a joint collaboration between Ishinomori Productions and Toei Company, Toei, and was broadcast on TV Asahi from January 26, 2003, to January 18, ...
''.
* "Play, This, Satisfy" (23 April 2003)
* "Chosen Soldier" (17 October 2007) - Theme for ''
Kamen Rider The Next
is a 2007 Japanese tokusatsu superhero film directed by Ryuta Tasaki and written by Toshiki Inoue. The film was released on October 27, 2007. The film borrows elements from the ''Kamen Rider V3'' television series and is a sequel to the '' Kam ...
''
* "Breathe" (22 September 2010, ISSA ×
SoulJa
is a Japanese hip-hop musician and songwriter best known for his collaborations with singer Thelma Aoyama, "Koko ni Iru yo" and "Soba ni Iru ne" – the latter of which was the former Guinness World Records holder for the best selling digital ...
)
* "4 chords" (9 March 2011, ISSA × SoulJa)
* "i hate u" (12 October 2011, ISSA × SoulJa +
Rola)
* "Over Quartzer" (23 January 2019 (
Shuta Sueyoshi
is a Japanese singer, actor and dancer who is a member of the group AAA.
Discography
Albums
Singles
Guest appearances
Filmography
TV series
Theater plays
Miscellaneous
References
External links
Official AAA pro ...
feat. ISSA)) - ''
Kamen Rider Zi-O'' Opening theme
* "Dragon Screamer" (18 November 2001, ISSA} First Opening of ''
Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002''
Albums
* ''Extension'' (21 May 2003)
* ''ISM'' (29 February 2012, ISSA × SoulJa; with tracks featuring Rola, Next?, Yui Minemura, and Anna Fujita)
Collaborative releases
*
MAX
Max or MAX may refer to:
Animals
* Max (dog) (1983–2013), at one time purported to be the world's oldest living dog
* Max (English Springer Spaniel), the first pet dog to win the PDSA Order of Merit (animal equivalent of OBE)
* Max (gorilla) ...
/ "Emotional History" (14 March 2001)
** "But My Love feat. ISSA"
* Album ''
Christmas Harmony: Vision Factory Presents'' (21 November 2007)
** "Shiroi Yuki"
Ken
Collaborative releases
*
Hiro / ''Naked and True'' (7 August 2002)
** "Crazy feat. Ken"
*
Viewtiful Joe (
Sotaro
, known as , is an American actor and model in Japan. He was born in Newport Beach, California. He is best known for his portrayal of Ken Hisatsu/Geki Chopper in the 2007 Super Sentai series ''Juken Sentai Gekiranger''.
Biography
Sotaro was bo ...
feat. Ken) (3 July 2003) Theme of
Viewtiful Joe
** "Viewtiful World"
*
ZZ / ''ZZB'' (14 December 2005)
** "Walk into the light feat. Ken"
*
Tamaki Nami Tamaki may refer to:
New Zealand
*Tāmaki, a suburb of Auckland to the west of the Tamaki River
*Tāmaki (New Zealand electorate), in Auckland
*East Tāmaki, a suburb of Auckland to the east of the Tamaki River
*Tamaki River, in Auckland
*Tamaki St ...
/ ''Don't Stay'' (23 April 2008)
** "Gokigendaze!: Nothing but Something feat. Ken"
*
m.c.A.T
, better known by his stage name is a Japan, Japanese musician, Rapping, rapper, Singing, singer and record producer with Avex Trax. He graduated from Hokkaido Sapporo Tsukisamu High School and the Hokkaido University of Education. His debut sin ...
/ ''Bomb a Head'' (21 November 1993) Theme of
Tenjho Tenge
References
External links
DA PUMP , FacebookDa Pump official site
Orion, Da Pump personal siteDa Pump blog
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