Aya Kamiki
Encyclopedia
is a Japan
ese singer-songwriter. Her style ranges from pop, rock to rhythm and blues
. She currently resides in Osaka
, and is currently signed with Tokyo-based AVEX recording label. She speaks moderate Chinese, and because of this, she has a notable fanbase in China.
when she was 4 years old. In junior high school, she began singing live. Influenced by punk rock, she also learned how to play the guitar
.
In 2005, Kamiki released her two mini-albums "Constellation" and "Rock On" from the independent record label
Weed Records.
Kamiki's singing career was mainly active in Osaka
, where she garnered positive results. Her voice was so full of force that it was part of her reputation. She made appearances in music and fashion magazines, which caught people's attention.
In 2006, Kamiki signed on with Giza Studio and released her first major label single "Communication Break" on March 15. On April 12, her second single "Pierrot" was released. The song was respectively written and composed by B'z
members Koshi Inaba
and Tak Matsumoto
, although the lyrics in Kamiki's version were slightly modified. It was released on the same day as the B'z single "ゆるぎないものひとつ" (Yuruginaimono Hitotsu
), which contained "Pierrot" as its 2nd Beat (B-side
). The single reached 9th place on the Oricon
charts. Her third single "Mou Kimidake-wo Hanashitari-wa Shinai" peaked at the 11th place, and her first full album "Secret Code" debuted at 5th place. In order to promote Secret Code's release, Kamiki held two mini-concerts. One was as "Black Kamiki" and was performed at Tower Records in Shibuya. The other (later on the same day), was as "White Aya" and was performed at HMV in Shibuya. Entrance was free, provided that you had purchased Secret Code at the corresponding store.
Early 2007, Kamiki was one of the winners of the 21st Japan Gold Disc Award's New Artist of the Year.
In 2009, she moved the avex trax label and before leaving GIZA Studio, she released a best album titled, "Greatest Best" and she released her 12th single named "WBX (W-Boiled Extreme)" on November 11.
In 2010, her fourth album, "INDIVIDUAL EMOTION" was released on January 27, whereas the one of the track, "The Light" was released as a PV. Then on July 14, her 13th single, "Revolver" was released, then shortly after on August 11, she released her mini-album, "Gloriosa".
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese singer-songwriter. Her style ranges from pop, rock to rhythm and blues
Rhythm and blues
Rhythm and blues, often abbreviated to R&B, is a genre of popular African American music that originated in the 1940s. The term was originally used by record companies to describe recordings marketed predominantly to urban African Americans, at a time when "urbane, rocking, jazz based music with a...
. She currently resides in Osaka
Osaka
is a city in the Kansai region of Japan's main island of Honshu, a designated city under the Local Autonomy Law, the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and also the biggest part of Keihanshin area, which is represented by three major cities of Japan, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe...
, and is currently signed with Tokyo-based AVEX recording label. She speaks moderate Chinese, and because of this, she has a notable fanbase in China.
Biography
Kamiki learned to play the pianoPiano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
when she was 4 years old. In junior high school, she began singing live. Influenced by punk rock, she also learned how to play the guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
.
In 2005, Kamiki released her two mini-albums "Constellation" and "Rock On" from the independent record label
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
Weed Records.
Kamiki's singing career was mainly active in Osaka
Osaka
is a city in the Kansai region of Japan's main island of Honshu, a designated city under the Local Autonomy Law, the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and also the biggest part of Keihanshin area, which is represented by three major cities of Japan, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe...
, where she garnered positive results. Her voice was so full of force that it was part of her reputation. She made appearances in music and fashion magazines, which caught people's attention.
In 2006, Kamiki signed on with Giza Studio and released her first major label single "Communication Break" on March 15. On April 12, her second single "Pierrot" was released. The song was respectively written and composed by B'z
B'z
is a Japanese hard rock duo, composed of and .B'z has released 45 consecutive #1 singles, 24 #1 albums, and sold more than 79 million records in Japan alone...
members Koshi Inaba
Koshi Inaba
is a Japanese vocalist. His real name is . He graduated from the Faculty of Education at the Yokohama National University, and has a degree in mathematics.- Musical career :...
and Tak Matsumoto
Tak Matsumoto
is a Grammy Award-winning Japanese guitarist, producer, arranger, composer, singer and songwriter. In addition to guitarist and lead composer for the hard rock band B'z, he has also had a successful solo career.-Background:...
, although the lyrics in Kamiki's version were slightly modified. It was released on the same day as the B'z single "ゆるぎないものひとつ" (Yuruginaimono Hitotsu
Yuruginaimono Hitotsu
"Yuruginaimono Hitotsu" is the forty-first single by B'z, released on April 12, 2006. This song is one of B'z many number-one singles in Oricon charts. The B-side "Pierrot" was also featured on the album Monster and it has been covered by Aya Kamiki....
), which contained "Pierrot" as its 2nd Beat (B-side
A-side and B-side
A-side and B-side originally referred to the two sides of gramophone records on which singles were released beginning in the 1950s. The terms have come to refer to the types of song conventionally placed on each side of the record, with the A-side being the featured song , while the B-side, or...
). The single reached 9th place on the Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
charts. Her third single "Mou Kimidake-wo Hanashitari-wa Shinai" peaked at the 11th place, and her first full album "Secret Code" debuted at 5th place. In order to promote Secret Code's release, Kamiki held two mini-concerts. One was as "Black Kamiki" and was performed at Tower Records in Shibuya. The other (later on the same day), was as "White Aya" and was performed at HMV in Shibuya. Entrance was free, provided that you had purchased Secret Code at the corresponding store.
Early 2007, Kamiki was one of the winners of the 21st Japan Gold Disc Award's New Artist of the Year.
In 2009, she moved the avex trax label and before leaving GIZA Studio, she released a best album titled, "Greatest Best" and she released her 12th single named "WBX (W-Boiled Extreme)" on November 11.
In 2010, her fourth album, "INDIVIDUAL EMOTION" was released on January 27, whereas the one of the track, "The Light" was released as a PV. Then on July 14, her 13th single, "Revolver" was released, then shortly after on August 11, she released her mini-album, "Gloriosa".
Singles
| Single # | Information | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| indie | "Breath"
|
/ copies sold |
| Debut / 1st |
"Communication Break Communication Break "Communication Break" is Aya Kamiki's first major single, and the title track was the ending theme song of the CDTV during March. This single debuted at #48 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and sold 7,825 copies in total.- CD :####... " (1st Major) |
7,825 copies sold |
| 2nd | "Pierrot Pierrot (Aya Kamiki Single) is Aya Kamiki's second single, released on April 12, 2006. "Pierrot" was used as the theme song for the film Hokuto no Ken - Raō Den - Jun'ai no Shō. The main track is a cover version of a B'z song released as the coupling track of their single "Yuruginaimono Hitotsu," which was released on the... " |
38,127 copies sold |
| 3rd | "Mou Kimi Dake wo Hanashitari wa Shinai Mou Kimi Dake wo Hanashitari wa Shinai "Mō Kimi Dake o Hanashitari wa Shinai" is Aya Kamiki's third single. The main track were used as the Case Closed ending theme for episodes 438-458. This single debuted at #11 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and sold 21,967 copies in total.- CD :# # # - References :*GIZA studio , *Oricon Style ,... " |
21,967 copies sold |
| 4th | "Nemutteita Kimochi Nemutteita Kokoro Nemutteita Kimochi Nemutteita Kokoro "Nemutteita Kimochi Nemutteita Kokoro" is pop-rock singer Aya Kamiki's fourth single. The main track was used as the second ending theme song for the anime Night Head Genesis... " |
12,605 copies sold |
| 5th | "Misekake no I Love you"
|
9,505 copies sold |
| 6th | "Ashita no Tame ni"
|
7,168 copies sold |
| 7th | "SUNDAY MORNING"
Are You Happy Now (Aya Kamiki album) Are you happy now? is the third major album of artist Aya Kamiki, released on September 10, 2008. The album debuted at number 10 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, number 6 on the Oricon Daily Chart.-CD track listing:-DVD track listing:Music Video DVD... |
5,885 copies sold |
| 8th | "Kimi Sarishi Yuuwaku"
Are You Happy Now (Aya Kamiki album) Are you happy now? is the third major album of artist Aya Kamiki, released on September 10, 2008. The album debuted at number 10 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, number 6 on the Oricon Daily Chart.-CD track listing:-DVD track listing:Music Video DVD... |
4,302 copies sold |
| 9th | "Summer Memories"
Are You Happy Now (Aya Kamiki album) Are you happy now? is the third major album of artist Aya Kamiki, released on September 10, 2008. The album debuted at number 10 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, number 6 on the Oricon Daily Chart.-CD track listing:-DVD track listing:Music Video DVD... |
5,469 copies sold |
| 10th | "Sekai wa Sore demo Kawari wa Shinai"
|
4,378 copies sold |
| 11th
as Kamiki Aya w TAKUYA |
"WBX (W-Boiled Extreme)"
|
53,886 copies sold |
| 12th | "Revolver"
|
2,351 copies sold |
EPs
- Constellation (EP) (Indies) (May 25, 2005)
- Rock On (Indies) (September 21, 2005)
- Gloriosa (August 11, 2010)
- EVILÄLIVE (March 9, 2011)
Studio albums
| Year | Album details | Chart positions | Informations |
Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... |
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| 2006 | Secret Code Secret Code Secret Code is the debut major album of artist Aya Kamiki, released on July 12, 2006. It comes in a CD only version. Secret Code debuted at number 5 on the Oricon Weekly Charts for Japan and sold 65,004 copies in total...
|
5 |
|
65,004 copies sold |
| 2007 | Ashita no Tame ni ~Forever More~
|
8 |
|
24,572 copies sold |
| 2008 | Are you happy now?
|
10 |
|
18,006 copies sold |
| 2010 | AYA KAMIKI Greatest Best
|
30 |
|
8,340 copies sold |
| 2010 | Individual Emotion Individual Emotion Individual Emotion is Aya Kamiki's fourth album and her first under her new label Avex Trax, released simultaneously alongside her first greatest hits album Aya Kamiki Greatest Best. The only single off of the album is "W-B-X ~W-Boiled Extreme~", the opening theme song for Kamen Rider W... Avex Trax , listed in the Tokyo Stock Exchange as 7860 and abbreviated as AGHD, is the holding company for a group of entertainment-related subsidiaries based in Japan... |
23 |
|
9,921 copies sold |
| 2011 | THE FINAL JOURNEY
Avex Trax , listed in the Tokyo Stock Exchange as 7860 and abbreviated as AGHD, is the holding company for a group of entertainment-related subsidiaries based in Japan... |
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/ copies sold |
DVD
- AYA KAMIKI FIRST LIVE (2 May 2007)
- AYA KAMIKI MUSIC VIDEO#1 (7 November 2007)
- THE FINAL JOURNEY -FINAL EDITION- (7 September 2011)