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'''DOUBLE''' is a Japanese [[:Category:J-R&B|R&B]]/[[:Category:J-Urban|urban]] singer (former duo), who debuted in 1998 with the single "[[For Me|For me]]".
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'''DOUBLE''' is a [[:Category:J-R&B|Japanese R&B]] singer and [[:Category:Hip-Hop|hip-hop]] musician. DOUBLE started as a duo made up of sisters [[SACHIKO]] and TAKAKO. After the release of their debut album ''[[Crystal (DOUBLE)|Crystal]]'' SACHIKO left the group, and TAKAKO continued DOUBLE as a solo project.
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==Members==
 
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* [[TAKAKO]]
 
  
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==Profile==
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* '''Stage name:''' DOUBLE
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* '''Name:''' TAKAKO
 
===Former Member===
 
===Former Member===
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* [[SACHIKO]]
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* [[SACHIKO]] <small>(1998-2000)</small>
  
 
==Information==
 
==Information==
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'''DOUBLE''' originally started with two members, sisters [[SACHIKO]] and [[TAKAKO]]. They both got into music by the influence of their older sister, who, after spending time studying in the United States, brought back some R&B CDs by popular artists at that time. TAKAKO's personal interest in R&B came not from the music, but from watching the music videos by [[wikipedia:TLC (band)|TLC]], [[wikipedia:En Vogue|En Vogue]] and [[wikipedia:Mary J. Blige|Mary J. Blige]]. After performing some covers in local night clubs, the duo got that chance to audition for For Life Records. In 1998, [[SACHIKO]] and [[TAKAKO]] formed the duo, '''DOUBLE'''.
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DOUBLE originally started with two members, sisters [[SACHIKO]] and TAKAKO. They both got into music by the influence of their older sister, who, after spending time studying in the United States, brought back some R&B CDs by popular artists at that time. TAKAKO's personal interest in R&B came not from the music, but from watching the music videos by [[wikipedia:TLC (band)|TLC]], [[wikipedia:En Vogue|En Vogue]] and [[wikipedia:Mary J. Blige|Mary J. Blige]]. After performing some covers in local night clubs, the duo got that chance to audition for For Life Records. In 1998, [[SACHIKO]] and TAKAKO formed the duo, DOUBLE.
  
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After having numerous hits, tragedy struck on May 21, 1999 when [[SACHIKO]] suddenly passed away. Despite the loss of [[SACHIKO]], [[TAKAKO]] refused to let '''DOUBLE''' fade away, and continued her music career. She has recorded numerous solo albums which some came out to be crowning achievements, and has certainly been in the runner up for the title of the "Queen of Japanese R&B".
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After having numerous hits, tragedy struck on May 21, 1999 when [[SACHIKO]] suddenly passed away. Despite the loss of [[SACHIKO]], TAKAKO refused to let DOUBLE fade away, and continued her music career. She has recorded numerous solo albums which some came out to be crowning achievements, and has certainly been in the runner up for the title of the "Queen of Japanese R&B".
  
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During the promotion of her 1st digital single, "[[Emotions]], [[TAKAKO]]" made her debut as a DJ under the name of "'''DJ Lilly a.k.a. DOUBLE'''" at the Azabu Juuban club WAREHOUSE. While DJ Lilly a.k.a. DOUBLE is a separate character from '''DOUBLE''', she released the album, ''[[Virgin Mix|virgin mix]]'', on July 4th, 2007.
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During the promotion of her 1st digital single, "[[Emotions]]" TAKAKO made her debut as a DJ under the name of DJ Lilly a.k.a. DOUBLE at the Azabu Juuban club WAREHOUSE. While DJ Lilly a.k.a. DOUBLE is a separate character from DOUBLE, she released the album, ''[[Virgin Mix|virgin mix]]'' on July 4th 2007.
  
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'''DOUBLE''' celebrated their 10th anniversary in the music business by releasing a best album on 6th February 2008. It reached #2 on the Oricon charts during its first week.
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DOUBLE celebrated their 10th anniversary in the music business by releasing a best album on 6th February 2008. It reached #2 on the Oricon charts during its first week.
  
 
==Discography==
 
==Discography==
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* [2007.12.05] [[Nokoribi -Eternal Bed-|Nokoribi -eternal BED-]] (残り火; ''Remaining Fire'')
 
* [2007.12.05] [[Nokoribi -Eternal Bed-|Nokoribi -eternal BED-]] (残り火; ''Remaining Fire'')
 
* [2009.07.22] [[Let It Go|Let it go]]
 
* [2009.07.22] [[Let It Go|Let it go]]
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* [2009.11.11] [[Oyasumi no Kiss wo ~Good Night My Love~]] ('''DOUBLE'''x[[Shimizu Shota]]) (おやすみのキスを; ''Kiss Me Goodnight'')
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* [2009.11.11] [[Oyasumi no Kiss wo ~Good Night My Love~]] (おやすみのキスを; ''Kiss Me Goodnight'') <small>(DOUBLEx[[Shimizu Shota]])</small>
  
 
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===Promo Singles===
 
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* [2008.xx.xx] [[Black Diamond|BLACK DIAMOND]] <small>('''DOUBLE''' x [[Amuro Namie]])</small>
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* [2008.xx.xx] [[Black Diamond|BLACK DIAMOND]] <small>(DOUBLE x [[Amuro Namie]])</small>
  
 
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* [1999.10.22] [[Sweet Time|Sweet time]]
 
* [1999.10.22] [[Sweet Time|Sweet time]]
 
* [2000.02.11] [[Crystal Planet]]
 
* [2000.02.11] [[Crystal Planet]]
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* [2000.09.29] [[Handle|handle]] ('''DOUBLE''' feat [[Full Of Harmony|F.O.H.]])
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* [2000.09.29] [[Handle|handle]] feat. [[Full Of Harmony|F.O.H.]]
 
* [2000.12.13] [[U (DOUBLE)|U]]
 
* [2000.12.13] [[U (DOUBLE)|U]]
 
* [2001.02.15] [[Double (album)|double]]
 
* [2001.02.15] [[Double (album)|double]]

Revision as of 21:11, 12 October 2016

DOUBLE promoting "Lips" and WOMAN (2011)

DOUBLE is a Japanese R&B singer and hip-hop musician. DOUBLE started as a duo made up of sisters SACHIKO and TAKAKO. After the release of their debut album Crystal SACHIKO left the group, and TAKAKO continued DOUBLE as a solo project.

Profile

  • Stage name: DOUBLE
  • Name: TAKAKO

Former Member

Information

DOUBLE originally started with two members, sisters SACHIKO and TAKAKO. They both got into music by the influence of their older sister, who, after spending time studying in the United States, brought back some R&B CDs by popular artists at that time. TAKAKO's personal interest in R&B came not from the music, but from watching the music videos by TLC, En Vogue and Mary J. Blige. After performing some covers in local night clubs, the duo got that chance to audition for For Life Records. In 1998, SACHIKO and TAKAKO formed the duo, DOUBLE.

After having numerous hits, tragedy struck on May 21, 1999 when SACHIKO suddenly passed away. Despite the loss of SACHIKO, TAKAKO refused to let DOUBLE fade away, and continued her music career. She has recorded numerous solo albums which some came out to be crowning achievements, and has certainly been in the runner up for the title of the "Queen of Japanese R&B".

During the promotion of her 1st digital single, "Emotions" TAKAKO made her debut as a DJ under the name of DJ Lilly a.k.a. DOUBLE at the Azabu Juuban club WAREHOUSE. While DJ Lilly a.k.a. DOUBLE is a separate character from DOUBLE, she released the album, virgin mix on July 4th 2007.

DOUBLE celebrated their 10th anniversary in the music business by releasing a best album on 6th February 2008. It reached #2 on the Oricon charts during its first week.

Discography

DOUBLE promoting Life is beautiful (2004)
DOUBLE promoting "Driving All Night / You Got To" (2002)
DOUBLE promoting double (2000)
DOUBLE promoting the album 10 YEARS BEST WE R&B (2008)

Studio Albums

Remix Albums

Best Albums

Other Albums

Singles

Digital Singles

Promo Singles

Vinyls

Video Releases

Featured Discography

Singles

Albums

DVDs

Publications

Calendars

  • [2012.12.03] DOUBLE 2013 Calendar

Photobooks

Gekkan Double.jpg

Perfumes

  • [2011.10.05] HISTORY OF LOVE
  • [2012.07.13] WW by DOUBLE - SLAVE OF LOVE

External Links

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DOUBLE
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Albums
Remix Albums
Other Albums
Singles
Digital Singles
Video Releases
Website: Official Website
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