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2018 In Japanese Music
The year 2018 in Japanese music. Number ones * Oricon number-one albums * Oricon number-one singles * Hot 100 number-one singles Awards * 60th Japan Record Awards * 2018 MTV Video Music Awards Japan Albums released January February March April May June July August September October November December Debuting and returning artists Debuting groups * April * Day6 * dps * Dreamcatcher *Empire * EXID * Fantastics from Exile Tribe * First Place * GFriend * Gugudan * Hachimitsu Rocket * King & Prince * Mamamoo * Myteen * Neo Japonism * Raise A Suilen * Red Velvet * Seventeen * Spira Spica * STU48 * Uijin * Yoshimotozaka46 * Zutomayo Debuting soloists * Aina the End * Shuta Sueyoshi * Ryuji Imaichi * Taiki Yamazaki * Minori Suzuki * Mai Fuchigami * Misako Uno * Ryucheru * Rika Tachibana * Kiyoe Yoshioka * Kaori Ishihara * Shigeru Joshima * Haruka Yamazaki * Yuma Uchida * Makoto Furukawa * Ryusei Yokohama * Yuka Ozaki * Reona * Chiaki Sat� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Music
In Japan, music includes a wide array of distinct genres, both traditional and modern.ref> The word for "music" in Japanese language, Japanese is 音楽 (''ongaku''), combining the kanji 音 ''on'' (sound) with the kanji 楽 ''gaku'' (music, comfort). Japan is the world's largest market for music on physical media and the List of largest recorded music markets, second-largest overall music market, with a retail value of US$2.7 billion in 2017. Traditional and folk music Gagaku, hougaku The oldest forms of traditional Japanese music are: * , or Buddhism, Buddhist chanting * , or orchestral court music both of which date to the Nara period, Nara (710–794) and Heian period, Heian (794–1185) periods. Gagaku classical music has been performed at the Imperial court since the Heian period. Kagura-uta (神楽歌), Azuma-asobi (東遊) and Yamato-uta (大和歌) are indigenous (other), indigenous repertories. Tōgaku (唐楽) allegedly resembles a Chinese Tang dynasty (618� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avex Trax
is a record label owned by Japanese entertainment conglomerate Avex Inc. The label was launched in September 1990, and was the first label by the Group. History Two years after Max Matsuura began a career distributing studio albums from other countries, he and his two Avex co-founders, Tom Yoda and Ken Suzuki, decided to found their own label. Aiming to compete with more established labels such as Nippon Columbia, Nippon Crown, BMG Victor, Victor Musical Industries, Toshiba-EMI, CBS/Sony, Teichiku Records, King Records, Nippon Phonogram and PolyGram K.K., they created the Avex Trax label. The first artist to sign to the label was the band TRF, which became a success. This led to Avex Trax becoming a "house of refuge" for artists who had left their former labels (e.g. Ayumi Hamasaki from Nippon Columbia, Namie Amuro from Toshiba-EMI, Ami Suzuki from Sony Music Japan). It also appealed to artists not content with their current labels (e.g. Gackt from Nippon Crown ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pentagon (South Korean Band)
Pentagon (; stylized in all caps; abbreviated as PTG) was a South Korean multi-national boy band formed by Cube Entertainment in 2016. The group consists of nine members: Jinho, Hui (singer), Hui, Hongseok, Shinwon, Yeo One, Yan An (entertainer), Yan An, Yuto Adachi, Yuto, Kino (singer), Kino and Wooseok. Originally composed of ten members, Dawn (rapper), E'Dawn left the group and the record label on November 14, 2018. They were introduced through the Mnet (TV channel), Mnet survival show ''Pentagon Maker''. Pentagon released their Pentagon (EP), self-titled debut extended play, EP on October 10, 2016. Name The group name Pentagon refers to becoming a perfect group by completing the five elements that an idol must have: vocal/rap, dance, teamwork, talent, and mind. History Pre-debut In 2010, Hui (singer), Hui was a K-pop#Trainee system, trainee at JYP Entertainment after winning first place on Best Male Vocal at JYP 7th Audition Final Round. He also competed in the first season of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soompi
Soompi is an English-language website providing coverage of Korean pop culture. It has one of the largest international Internet communities for K-pop, mostly concentrated in news and forums. With more than 23 million fans across all platforms, Soompi offers English and Spanish services. Since its establishment in 1998, Soompi has grown into one of the longest-running, and most frequently visited websites providing coverage of Korean music, celebrity news and entertainment. Initially its visitors were mostly Koreans residing in foreign nations, with over 1.2 million people visiting the site. However, as of 2012, the majority of its members are non-Koreans in the United States, Canada, Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia, among others. History Soompi was founded in 1998 by Korean American web developer Susan Kang, In February 2011, it was acquired by Enswers, Inc., a Seoul-based IT venture company specializing in video search technology, and operated as a wholly owned subs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unborde
is a Japanese record label established on December 21, 2010 as a sublabel of Warner Music Japan. The label is currently led by Ryoma Suzuki, Rip Slyme's producer. Current roster As of June 2022: * Aimyon * Chelmico * Genie High * Shinsei Kamattechan * Yu Takahashi * Team Shachi * Suda Keina * Tempalay * Tofubeats * Wanima Former artists * Akasick (2015-2017) * Androp (2010-2016) * Natsuko Kondo (2010-2012) * Anri Kumaki (2011-2012) * Band Janaimon (2015-2017) * Q;Indivi+ (2010) * The Beatmoss (2012-2013) * The Privates (2014) * Passepied (2012-2016) * Dadaray (2017-2018) * Rip Slyme (2010-2018) * Tensai Band (2015-2017) * Livetune (2016) * Gesu no Kiwami Otome (2014-2018) * Indigo la End (2014-2018) * Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (2011-2019) * Yonige (2017-2020) * Roe (2018-2021) * Hakubi (2020-2021) * Capsule (2013-2021) **Yasutaka Nakata (2016-2021) Unborde All Stars (2016) Lineup * Akasick * Androp * Capsule * Gesu no Kiwame Otome * Indigo La End * Kyary Pamyu Pamyu * Passepied * S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pop Punk
Pop-punk (also punk-pop, alternatively spelled without the hyphen) is a rock music fusion genre that combines elements of punk rock with power pop or pop music, pop. It is defined by its fast-paced, energetic tempos, and emphasis on classic pop songcraft, as well as Adolescence, adolescent and anti-suburbia themes. It is distinguished from other punk-variant genres by drawing more heavily from 1960s bands such as the Beatles, the Kinks, and the Beach Boys. The genre has evolved throughout its history, absorbing elements from new wave music, new wave, college rock, ska, Hip-hop, hip hop, emo, boy band pop and even hardcore punk and metalcore. It is sometimes considered interchangeable with power pop and skate punk. Pop-punk emerged in the late 1970s with groups such as the Ramones, the Undertones, and the Buzzcocks setting the genre's groundwork. 1980s punk bands like Bad Religion, Descendents and the Misfits (band), the Misfits, while not necessarily pop-punk in and of themselves, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punk Rock
Punk rock (also known as simply punk) is a rock music genre that emerged in the mid-1970s. Rooted in 1950s rock and roll and 1960s garage rock, punk bands rejected the corporate nature of mainstream 1970s rock music. They typically produced short, fast-paced songs with hard-edged melodies and singing styles with stripped-down instrumentation. Punk rock lyrics often explore anti-establishment and Anti-authoritarianism, anti-authoritarian themes. Punk embraces a DIY ethic; many bands self-produce recordings and distribute them through independent record label, independent labels. The term "punk rock" was previously used by American Music criticism, rock critics in the early 1970s to describe the mid-1960s garage bands. Certain late 1960s and early 1970s Detroit acts, such as MC5 and Iggy and the Stooges, and other bands from elsewhere created out-of-the-mainstream music that became highly influential on what was to come. Glam rock in the UK and the New York Dolls from New York ha ... [...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, Sony Group Corporation and is operating independently from the United States–based Sony Music, Sony Music Entertainment due to its strength in the Japanese music industry. Its subsidiaries include the anime, 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 1990s 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, To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nogizaka46
is a Japanese female idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto, created as the "official rival" of the group AKB48. They are the first group from the Sakamichi Series, which also includes sister groups Sakurazaka46 (formerly Keyakizaka46), Yoshimotozaka46, and Hinatazaka46. The group's musical catalogue includes twenty-eight singles and five compilation albums. Starting with their third single, each of Nogizaka46's single releases has reached the top position on the weekly Oricon chart. The group has also created radio shows, theater productions, television programs, and films, including '' NogiBingo!'', '' Hatsumori Bemars'', '' Nogizaka Under Construction'', '' Asahinagu'', and a series of documentary films about the group. Nogizaka46 has twice won the Grand Prix at the annual Japan Record Awards, with consecutive wins for " Influencer" in 2017 and "Synchronicity" in 2018. The group has sold nearly 18 million CDs in Japan. History 2011–2012: Formation and early chart suc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Under Super Best
Under may refer to: Music *''Under'', an album by Savoy, 2024 * "Under" (Alex Hepburn song), 2013 * "Under" (Pleasure P song), 2009 *"Under", a song by Sampha from ''Process'', 2017 People *Bülent Ünder (born 1949), Turkish footballer *Cengiz Ünder (born 1997), Turkish footballer *Marie Under (1883–1980), Estonian poet Other uses * Under (restaurant), an underwater restaurant in Lindesnes, Norway * ''Under'', a 2011 short film by Mark Raso Mark Raso is a Canadian narrative filmmaker and co-owner of the production company Fidelio Films. He is best known for writing and directing the feature-length film ''Copenhagen (2014 film), Copenhagen'' in 2014, directing ''Kodachrome (film), Kod ... See also * * Over–under (other) {{disambiguation, surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
