Aika (singer)
Aika | |
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Birth name | Aika Hirahara |
Born |
1981年2月20日 Tokyo, Japan |
Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
Genres | Pop, rock, jazz, acoustic, electronica |
Occupation(s) | Singer/songwriter, Saxophone Player |
Years active | 2006–present |
Labels |
EMI Music Japan(2006-2008) Neilaproductions[1](2008-present) |
Website |
www |
Aika (pronounced "ah-ee-kah" and stylized "AIKA"),平原愛花(ひらはらあいか)is a Japanese singer/songwriter, currently residing in Los Angeles, California. She is known for her 2006 debut album Ai-Wo, with its songs "Orange Moon" and "Ai-wo", which reached the top 10 in Japanese charts on its first week of its release. Her second studio album is scheduled for release at the end of 2015.[2] She co-wrote the gold-certified song "Path of Independence" for her sister, Ayaka Hirahara.[3][4]
Background
Aika was born in Tokyo, Japan. She began playing the piano and the saxophone while growing up. Her love for music led her to pursue a music degree at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Shortly after completing her degree, she released her debut album “Ai-Wo” from EMI records, which reached the top 10 on the Japanese radio charts. Her father is a professional saxophonist, Makoto Hirahara,[5] and her grandfather is a professional trumpet player, Tsutomu Hirahara.[6] Her sister, Ayaka Hirahara is also a performer, signed to Universal Music Japan.
Performances/Music career
Her performances include the Osaka "Act Against Aids" concert, JZ Brat and the Living Room in New York City.[7] Her 2009 song "All He Has To Say" was produced to support Autism Speaks and was based on a poem by a teacher at the May Center for Child Development.[8][9][10]
Aika has written and performed the original song “Dancing Arrows” which was selected as the theme song for the Warner Brothers movie, “Ironclad"[11][12] It is included on the EURORADIO's 2014 "Tune in" CD collection.
Discography
Studio albums
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AI-WO - International Edition |
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AI-WO - Japan Edition |
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No Mo Games |
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Compilation albums
Title | Album details |
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'Tune in' |
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Singles
Title | Single details |
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All He Has To Say |
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aika (Sinking & You Told Me You Loved Me |
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Dancing Arrows |
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I Can't Make You Love Me[15] |
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NO MO GAMES[16] |
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Music videos
Title | Music Video details |
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Ai-wo |
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Orange Moon[18] |
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Dancing Arrows |
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I Can't Make You Love Me'[20] |
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We Are Here[21] |
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NO MO GAMES[22] |
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Career as a songwriter
Singles
Title | Song details |
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Not A Love Song |
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Boy I Wish You Are Here |
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Made Of Stars |
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Prayer |
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Albums
Title | Song details |
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Path Of Independence |
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Hush Hush |
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Not A Love Song |
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Made of Stars |
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Tweet Your Love |
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Prayer |
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Tour&Live Shows
Title | Notes |
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The Voice -2005- |
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Premium Live Sponsored by Itoen -2005- |
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From The New World -2010- |
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Love Story -2011- |
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Doki -2012- |
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Dear Jupiter 10th Anniversary Tour -2013- |
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10th Year Special Live -2013- |
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What I Am -2014- |
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AIKA Tour & Live Shows
Title | Notes | ||
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Act Against AIDS in TOKYO -2005- |
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AI-Wo -2006- |
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Act Against AIDS at Osaka Jo Hall -2006- |
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MIZU NO OTO -2007- |
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UTA WO TSUMUIDE -2008- |
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LAWSON JAZZ WEEK |
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MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL in KAWASAKI |
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AIKA LIVE IN TOKYO |
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A I K A Live at The Mint LA |
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A I K A Live at The Mint LA |
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A I K A Live at Room5 LA |
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A I K A Live at Haretara Sorani Mamemaite Tokyo |
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See More on www.aikaofficial.com | |
References
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- ↑ neilaproductions | Discography
- ↑ Recording Industry Association of Japan|
- ↑ Mi2N: Music For The Hollywood Movie Ironclad
- ↑ Makoto Hirahara | Nippon Columbia |
- ↑ Ayaka Hirahara | Biography | AllMusic
- ↑ Aika | The Living Room
- ↑ Teacher Inspired by Children with Autism Releases New Single Featuring Award-Winning Recording Artist
- ↑ All He Has To Say – The Autism Song by AIKA
- ↑ Family Night At The Brockton Rox Features Live Performance of New Single "All He Has To Say"
- ↑ "AIKA sings theme song for Hollywood movie 'Ironclad'". Japan Today. 31 July 2011. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
- ↑ "Dancing Arrows" and AIKA for "IRONCLAD" Movie |Hollywood.GreekReporter.com feat. Paul Giamatti and Kate Mara.
- ↑ Ai Wo by Aika | MTV
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