HIFANA
2011/01/01
HIFANA are breakbeats duo KEIZOmachine! & JUICY since 1998. .. HIFANA have always been known for original and creative live performance, during which they cut beats with realtime sampler (MPC) and incorporating scratch and percussion, without using programmed sequences. On the other hand, in their tracks on CDs and records, they heavily use programmed sounds and sequences to make HIFANA sounds. .…… more
SMAP
2011/01/01
SMAP is a very popular Japanese "idol" group, formed by Johnny & Associates. Originally, there were six members in the group, current members are Masahiro Nakai, Takuya Kimura, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Goro Inagaki and Shingo Katori. (Names are given here in personal name-family name order.) The members of SMAP have dominated the Japanese pop cultural landscape from their musical debut in 1991 until the…… more
MEGARYU
2011/01/01
MC, DJ: MEGA HORN
Vocals: RYU REX
MEGARYU is a reggae and dancehall duo, consisting ofMEGA HORN, who takes care of the lower vocals and raps, and RYU REX, who is responsible for the higher, more melodious vocal parts. Their music features upbeat dancehall tracks with some great beats very suitable for dancing, but they also often produce gentler reggae or lovers rock songs.
The duo has been aroun…… more
Kaori Kobayashi
2011/01/01
Kobayashi was born on October 20, 1981 in Kanagawa Prefecture. Her father was photographer and her mother was a piano teacher. From a very young age, Kobayashi learned to play the piano. When she was 13 years old she joined a brass band and started to play the flute, Four years later she stopped playing in the band and began playing the saxophone. After that she turned to jazz
After four years ha…… more
September
2011/01/01
A pop duo who performs various music with an accessible pop twist to it. Their repertoire covers originals, foreign and domestic music, enka, etc.
The lead vocalist Rie has a crystal-clear, moist voice that grasps your heart, and Qoonie, vocalist/pianist, has a soothing husky voice.
The harmony created by these two distinct voices permeates kindness within the heart of the listener.
In the summer…… more