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Avex Trax Artists
This is a list of artists currently or formerly signed under the Avex Group and its sub-labels in Japan and in other Asian countries. International artists that are listed here have their music distributed in Japan by Avex Group or its sub-labels. Symbols * [] * () * ** @ * @onefive [Avex Trax]official site *Japan* A * AAA (band), AAA [Avex Trax]official site *Japan* * Acid Black Cherry [Motorod]official site *Japan* * After School (band), After School [Avex TraxOfficial Website*Japan/Taiwan/Hong Kong* * Hiroki Aiba, Aiba, Hiroki [Avex Trax]official site *Japan* * Nanase Aikawa, Aikawa, Nanase [Avex Trax]official site *Japan* * Namie Amuro, Amuro, Namie [Avex Trax]official site *Japan* * Alan Dawa Dolma, alan [Avex Trax]official site *Japan/China/Taiwan* * A-Lin [Avex Taiwan]official site *Taiwan* * Ak'Sent [Avex International]official site *Japan* * Hitoe Arakaki, Arakaki, Hitoe [Avex Trax] ''member of Speed'' *Japan* * Arrested Development (group), Arrested Development [Avex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avex Group
Avex Inc. ( kabushiki gaisha , commonly known as Avex and stylized as avex) is a Japanese Conglomerate (company), entertainment conglomerate led by founder Max Matsuura and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1988, the company manages J-pop talents like Ayumi Hamasaki, TVXQ! and internet sensation PikoTaro. It has also shifted into other business domains like anime, video games and live music events, partnering with Ultra Music Festival and hosting the annual A-nation. The company is a member of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) ''keiretsu''. Name AVEX is an Acronym and initialism, acronym of the English words Audio Visual EXpert. Since its foundation, its corporate name was Avex digital distribution, D.D., Incorporated, and ten years later it was changed to Avex, Incorporated. The current name, Avex Group Holdings, Incorporated, was adopted in 2004 as part of reconstruction process after Tom Yoda's resignation. Avex Group Holdings, Incorporated was used for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ballistik Boyz From Exile Tribe
Ballistik Boyz from Exile Tribe (Japanese: バリスティック ボーイズ・フロム・エグザイル・トライブ, stylized as BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE and formerly known as Ballistik Boyz) is a seven-member Japanese male dance, vocal and MC unit formed and managed by LDH. The group is part of the collective Exile Tribe, related to Exile, and signed to the record label Rhythm Zone from the Avex Group. The group was formed in a collaboration of Hiro and Doberman Infinity during ''Vocal Battle Audition 5''. They are the first group in Exile Tribe where all members are holding microphones to sing and rap while dancing. Ballistik Boyz debuted with their self-titled first album, ''Ballistik Boyz'', on May 22, 2019. History 2018: Formation and pre-debut In April 2018, Exile Hiro and Doberman Infinity decided to produce a new group by choosing 4 finalists from "''Vocal Battle Audition 5''", Ryusei Kainuma and Riki Matsui from the rap division and Ryuta Hidaka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cho Tokimeki Sendenbu
Cho or CHO may refer to: People * Chief Happiness Officer * Chief Heat Officer Surnames * Cho (Korean surname), one romanization of the common Korean surname * Zhuo (), romanized Cho in Wade–Giles, Chinese surname * Cho, a Minnan romanization of the Chinese surname Cao () * Chō, the romaji for the uncommon Japanese surname derived from the Chinese Zhang (Kanji ) ** Cho U (born 1980), Taiwanese ''go'' player who romanizes his name in the Japanese fashion ** Chō (born 1957), Japanese actor and voice actor ** Fujio Cho (born 1937), Japanese chairman ** Isamu Chō (1895–1945), Japanese lieutenant general Characters * Cho Hakkai, the Japanese name for ''Zhū Bājiè'' or "Pigsy", a character in the 16th-century Chinese novel, ''Journey to the West'', by Wu Cheng'en ** Cho Hakkai (Saiyuki), the same character in the manga and anime series ''Saiyuki'', based on the novel Given name * Cho Ramaswamy (1934–2016), Indian actor and writer * Cho, a Burmese given name meaning ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carly Rae Jepsen
Carly Rae Jepsen (born November 21, 1985) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. After studying musical theatre for most of her school life and while in university, Jepsen garnered mainstream attention after placing third on the fifth season of '' Canadian Idol'' in 2007. In 2008, Jepsen released her folk-influenced debut studio album ''Tug of War'' in Canada before it was internationally released in 2011. Jepsen's breakthrough came in 2012 with her acclaimed single " Call Me Maybe", which was declared the best-selling single of that year, sold over 18 million copies, reached number one in more than 19 countries, and led to major record deals with Schoolboy Records and Interscope Records. Jepsen's sophomore studio album, ''Kiss'', was released later that year and included the single " Good Time" with Owl City; both charted in the top ten in Canada and the United States. In 2014, Jepsen made her Broadway theatre stage debut, playing the titular character in ''Cinderella'' for 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blackpink
Blackpink (, stylized in all caps or as BLɅϽKPIИK) is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment. The group is composed of four members: Jisoo, Jennie (singer), Jennie, Rosé (singer), Rosé, and Lisa (rapper), Lisa. Regarded by various publications as the "biggest girl group in the world", they are recognized as a leading force in the Korean Wave and an ambassador of the "girl crush" concept in K-pop, which explores themes of Confidence, self-confidence and Women's empowerment, female empowerment. Blackpink debuted in August 2016 with their single album ''Square One (single album), Square One'', which featured "Whistle (Blackpink song), Whistle" and "Boombayah", their first number-one entries on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart and the US ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' World Digital Song Sales, World Digital Songs chart, respectively. It was followed by the single album ''Square Two'' in November, whose song "Playing with Fire (Blackpink song), Playing wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Bryk
Dan Waldemar Bryk (born September 23, 1970) is a Canadian-born singer-songwriter and recording artist. Originally from Toronto, Bryk is currently based in Durham, North Carolina. A songwriter and keyboard player, Bryk has released five full-length albums and a handful of singles, EPs and tracks on compilations. Early life and musical beginnings Dan Bryk grew up in suburban Mississauga, Ontario, where he attended several Public and Catholic schools and Queensway Cathedral School, a Pentecostal evangelical private school. His parents separated and reconciled during his late childhood. At Age 8, Bryk briefly received piano lessons from Earl Mlotek at the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music but dropped out due to hyperactivity and unwillingness to practice. Dan explored songwriting and wrote a few primitive songs throughout grade school, while playing flute in his grade school band and singing in school and church choirs. While attending St. Martin's High School, Bryk joined the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bright (Japanese Band)
Bright (stylized as BRIGHT) was a dance vocal band in Japan under major label Rhythm Zone. History The chorus group named was formed in 2001 with the members Nagi, Mi-Mi and Meg. These members of the group were childhood friends from elementary school. In 2003, they decided to expand the group into a 4-member group. Nanaka Kobayashi joined and the band changed its name to Bright. On April 25, 2007, the band debuted on Rhythm Republic, Avex Group's indies label. As their popularity grew, they were transferred to the major label Rhythm Zone. On January 16, 2008, the band released their first major label mini-album named ''Brightest Star''. The group worked with singer K for their first full-length album named '' Notes 4 You''. On April 17, 2013, it was announced on the group's blog that Bright would disband after their final ''One Man Live'' concert on May 12. Members *Nagisa Shigemura (重村渚, born August 2, 1990, in Hyogo Prefecture) *Mizuki Inoue (井上みづき, born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridgit Mendler
Bridgit Claire Mendler (born December 18, 1992) is an American entrepreneur and former actress and singer-songwriter. She first became known as a Child actor, child actress and continued acting into adulthood, which overlapped with a musical career in the 2010s. After enrolling at MIT Media Lab, MIT and Harvard Law School, Harvard from 2017 to 2024, she co-founded a multi-million Communications satellite, satellite data startup. Mendler's early acting credits include the films ''Alice Upside Down'' (2007), ''The Clique (film), The Clique'' (2008) and ''Labor Pains (film), Labor Pains'' (2009). After signing with Disney Channel in 2009, she played List of Wizards of Waverly Place characters#Juliet van Heusen, Juliet van Heusen on ''Wizards of Waverly Place'' (2009–2012) and soon rose to fame for her lead role as Teddy Duncan on ''Good Luck Charlie'' (2010–2014); she also starred in the List of Disney Channel original films, original film ''Lemonade Mouth (film), Lemonade Mout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridear
Bridear (stylized as BRIDEAR) is a Japanese power metal band from Fukuoka, formed in 2011. It currently consists of singer Kimi, guitarists Moe and Ayumi, bassist Haru, and drummer Natsumi. They are represented by Zest and release music under IYT Records. History Bridear was founded in Fukuoka in 2011 by singer Kimi, guitarist Mitsuru, and bassist Haru. Support drummer Kai became an official member in February 2012. Second guitarist Misa joined the band in April, and Bridear had their first live that same month at Spiral Factory. Kimi, Haru, and Kai were previously in a band together, while Mitsuru and Misa were recruited from a website specifically for finding musicians. The demo "Pray/Another Name" was released in August 2012. First single "Thread of the Light/Roulette", released through Rock Stakk, and the extended play ''Overturn the Doom'', through Movement Records, were released the following year. In the subsequent two years, the single "Light in the Dark/No Salvation" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breaking Benjamin
Breaking Benjamin is an American Rock music, rock band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, formed in 1999 by lead singer and guitarist Benjamin Burnley and drummer Jeremy Hummel. The first lineup of the band also included guitarist Aaron Fink and bassist Mark James Klepaski. This lineup released two albums, ''Saturate (Breaking Benjamin album), Saturate'' (2002) and ''We Are Not Alone (Breaking Benjamin album), We Are Not Alone'' (2004), before Hummel was replaced by Chad Szeliga in 2005. The band released two more studio albums, ''Phobia (Breaking Benjamin album), Phobia'' (2006) and ''Dear Agony'' (2009), before entering an extended hiatus in early 2010 due to Burnley's recurring illnesses. Amid the hiatus, the release of a compilation album, ''Shallow Bay: The Best of Breaking Benjamin'' (2011), unauthorized by Burnley, brought about legal trouble within the band resulting in the dismissal of Fink and Klepaski. Szeliga later announced his departure in 2013 citing creative diff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boredoms
Boredoms () (later known as V∞redoms) is a rock band from Osaka, Japan formed in 1986. The band's sound is often referred to as noise rock, or sometimes Japanoise (Japan's noise music scene), though their more recent records have moved toward repetitive psychedelic rock, ambient soundscapes, and tribal drumming. The band has a vast discography. Many band members have rotated through the group over the years, often using a number of various stage names. Singer Yamantaka Eye is the closest the band has to a frontman; his style includes a range of baffling screams, babbling, electronic effects, and very heavy post-production. Drummer/keyboard player/vocalist Yoshimi P-We is featured on most Boredoms recordings. History Formation and early years Boredoms were formed in early 1986 by Yamantaka Eye, who at the time acted as front man for the infamous and highly controversial noise/performance art act Hanatarash, locally notorious for its extremely dangerous live shows consi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bish (Japanese Idol Group)
Bish, stylized as BiSH, was a Japanese idol, Japanese alternative idol girl group who was founded in 2015 by their manager Junnosuke Watanabe. The group was conceived as a successor to Bis (Japanese idol group), Bis, an idol group managed by Watanabe that disbanded in 2014. They disbanded in June 2023. History 2015: Formation and debut Bish was initially announced in January 2015 with the idea to begin Bis again, and auditions began that month in order to find members. After the audition process, the completed lineup was announced in March, and members Yukako Love Deluxe, Cent Chihiro Chittiii, Aina the End, Hug Mii, and Momoko Gumi Company were revealed to the public. The members' eyes were obscured with black contact lenses and could not be revealed until they each attained 4,444 followers on Twitter. Their first song "Spark", from the album ''Brand-New Idol Shit (album), Brand-New Idol Shit'', was released through the music site Ototoy as a free download: first as a demo vers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
