Who is Jero?
Jero (born Jerome White, Jr. [1]in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 4, 1981) is an American-born Japanese enka singer. His maternal grandmother was Japanese. He is the first African American enka singer in Japanese music history.
Jero majored in information science at University of Pittsburgh and graduated in 2003, and moved to Japan in the same year. Two months after arriving in Japan, he entered the NHK Nodo Jiman competition broadcast on TV.
His first single, Umiyuki (Umiyuki), will be released in Japan on February 20, 2008.
Artist : Jero
Song : Umiyuki
Lyrics :
kogoeru sora kara
umi ni furu yuki ha
namima ni nomarete
atokata mo nakunaru
*nee aishitete mo
aa todokanu nara
nee isso kono watashi
mi wo nagemashou ka?
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YUI is a Japanese singer/songwriter/musician (who plays both the acoustic and electric guitar). She was born in Fukouka, Japan, on March 26th 1987. Unlike many professional musicians who’ve played an instrument all their lives, it wasn’t until the age of 16 when she started playing the guitar (and began to study singing and songwriting at a private music cram school in Fukuoka). In such a short time, YUI was able to master her skills at the guitar, and learn so much about singing and songwriting. This would prove her future success and launch her career as a professional artist at a young age.
Now, Yui will release her long waited album, “I Loved Yesterday” soon on 9/4/2008. Let’s take a look Yui’s new album here.
Artist : Yui
Album :I Loved Yesterday
Lyrics/Music : Yui
Track Listing
CD
1. Laugh Away
2. My Generation
3. Find me
4. No way
5. Namidairo
6. Daydreamer
7. Love is all
8. I will love you
9. We will go
10. OH YEAH
11. My friend
12. LOVE & TRUTH
13. Am I wrong?
DVD
1. Good-bye days
2. I remember you
3. Rolling star
4. CHE.R.RY
5. Live at Budokan (19/11/2007)
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After soaring up to Oricon’s no. 6 spot with Mikan in November 2007, Morning Musume returns with their first 2008 single. Titled Resonant Blue, this release presents another song by lyricist/composer Tsunku and arranger Suzuki Daichi Hideyuki. As for the lead vocals, they once again have been given to Morning Musume’s sixth generation leader Takahashi Ai and Tanaka Reina.
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“Mirror” was such a good track on her most recent album “GUILTY”. It was however rather disappointing due to the fact that it lasted 1min 56sec only, many listeners just have not had enough of it. Now Ayu’s next single “Mirrorcle World” is taking over as the full version of “Mirror”! Collectors prepare to burn a hole in your pocket as this single will be released 04.08.08 in 4 different Jackets! Full details as below, note that there are 2 SPECIAL TRACKS included but available on different Jackets.
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Namie Amuro is one of not many Japan Pop Diva, who is also wellknowened for her Western-style music and trendy fashion, such as her signature knee-high boots, which earned her the #1 spot on Oricon-Style’s Boots Beauty Poll.
Namie Amuro’s video for WHAT A FEELING finally aired! it’s the last in an installment of three videos done in collaboration with Vidal Sassoon for her upcoming triple A-side single, 60s 70s 80s, which is being released on March 12th.
Download and watch Namie amuro newPV”WhatAFeeling”here
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