Spontania
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese hip-hop/reggae
group. The name "Spontania" comes from the English
word "spontaneous
".
In 2010, singer Kaori Natori
became the permanent vocalist for the band.
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group. The name "Spontania" comes from the English
English language
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word "spontaneous
Spontaneous
Spontaneous* Spontaneous abortion* Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis* Spontaneous combustion* Spontaneous emission* Spontaneous fission* Spontaneous generation* Spontaneous human combustion* Spontaneous Music Ensemble* Spontaneous order...
".
In 2010, singer Kaori Natori
Kaori Natori
is a Japanese singer under management of Stardust Music. She is currently signed to Chimera Energy, a label handled by Universal Music Japan.In 2010, Natori became the permanent vocalist for the hip-hop/reggae band Spontania...
became the permanent vocalist for the band.
Members
- Massattack (マサタック masatakku?)
- Born in YokohamaYokohamais the capital city of Kanagawa Prefecture and the second largest city in Japan by population after Tokyo and most populous municipality of Japan. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo, in the Kantō region of the main island of Honshu...
. Studied in BostonBostonBoston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
while in high school. DJ'd in New YorkNew YorkNew York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
before debuting in Japan.
- Born in Yokohama
- Tarantula (タランチュラ taranchura?)
- Born 17th June, 1977, TokyoTokyo, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
. Went abroad to the US while in high school. - Is the rapper for the song "'Libera Me' From Hell" used in Gurren-Lagann.
- Born 17th June, 1977, Tokyo
- KaoriKaori Natoriis a Japanese singer under management of Stardust Music. She is currently signed to Chimera Energy, a label handled by Universal Music Japan.In 2010, Natori became the permanent vocalist for the hip-hop/reggae band Spontania...
- Born September 3, 1982, TokyoTokyo, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
. Became a vocalist of the group in March 2010.
- Born September 3, 1982, Tokyo
History
- 1996 Met in New YorkNew YorkNew York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
and formed the group "Hi-Timez". - 2004 Debuted under EMIEMIThe EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
as Hi-Timez. - 2007 Met Micro from Def TechDef TechDef Tech is a Japanese pop band signed to Mind Shift Music, an independent label.-Career:Jesse, the vocalist from Rize, named the band, the members of which did their own songwriting, arranging, and production...
, who had just established his own label, "Primary Color Recordz", under Universal's Far Eastern Tribe Records label. The group's name was changed from Hi-Timez to Spontania.
Hi-Timez
| Year | Title | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| JPN 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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| 2004 | "In My Words (Kotoba ni Dekinai)" | 126 |
| "Spark!" | 184 | |
| "Leavin' My Love" | — | |
| 2005 | "Break Yourself" | 96 |
| "Sunshine" | 152 | |
| 2006 | "That's It No More (We Show)" | — |
Spontania
| Year | Title | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| JPN 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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| 2007 | "Positivity" | l32 |
| "Hanabi/It's Ok" | 35 | |
| 2008 | "Sayonara..." | 45 |
| "Kimi no Subete ni" | 7 | |
| 2009 | "Ima Demo Zutto Ima Demo Zutto ' is a single by Japanese duo Spontania featuring singer Yuna Ito. It was released on January 28, 2009.-Promotion:Promotion started at a Christmas event, where the trio performed the single... " |
22 |
| "Natsu Yume" | 96 | |
| "Another Story (Ai Story Spontania Version)" | 40 | |
| "Onaji Sora Mitsumeteru Anata ni" | 31 | |
| 2010 | "The Love Songs" | — |
| "Jam" | — |
Hi-Timez
| Year | Album details | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| JPN 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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| 2004 | My Words
|
238 |
| 2005 | Goo Goo Hoo
|
123 |
Spontania
| Year | Album details | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| JPN 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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| 2007 | Spontaneous
|
76 |
| 2008 | Music
|
10 |
| 2009 | Collaborations Best
DualDisc DualDisc was a type of double-sided optical disc product developed by a group of record companies including EMI Music, Universal Music Group, Sony/BMG Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and 5.1 Entertainment Group and later under the aegis of the Recording Industry Association of America... , CD |
13 |
External links
- Universal's Spontania homepage
- Spontania at OriconOricon, 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...