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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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* [2010.04.14] [[Ballad Collection Mellow]] <small>(Ballad Best Album)</small>
 
* [2010.04.14] [[Ballad Collection Mellow]] <small>(Ballad Best Album)</small>
 
* [2014.05.28] [[Single Best (DOUBLE)|SINGLE BEST]]
 
* [2014.05.28] [[Single Best (DOUBLE)|SINGLE BEST]]
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* [2018.08.01] [[Latest Single Best]]
  
 
===Other Albums===
 
===Other Albums===
 
* [2001.04.25] [[Double (album)|double ENG ver.]] <small>(English Album)</small>
 
* [2001.04.25] [[Double (album)|double ENG ver.]] <small>(English Album)</small>
 
* [2004.11.24] [[Life Is Beautiful (DOUBLE)|Life is beautiful]] <small>(Concept Album)</small>
 
* [2004.11.24] [[Life Is Beautiful (DOUBLE)|Life is beautiful]] <small>(Concept Album)</small>
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* [2007.04.07] [[Virgin Mix|virgin mix]] ('''DJ Lilly a.k.a. DOUBLE''') <small>(DJ Album)</small>
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* [2007.07.04] [[Virgin Mix|virgin mix]] ('''DJ Lilly a.k.a. DOUBLE''') <small>(DJ Album)</small>
 
* [2009.07.22] [[Second Virgin Mix|second virgin mix]] ('''DJ Lilly a.k.a. DOUBLE''') <small>(DJ Album)</small>
 
* [2009.07.22] [[Second Virgin Mix|second virgin mix]] ('''DJ Lilly a.k.a. DOUBLE''') <small>(DJ Album)</small>
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* [2018.08.01] [[Upload (EP)|UPLOAD]] <small>(Collaborative EP with [[SILVA]] and [[SUGARSOUL]])</small>
  
 
===Singles===
 
===Singles===
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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>
  
 
===Digital Singles===
 
===Digital Singles===
 
* [2006.07.26] [[Emotions (DOUBLE)|Emotions]]
 
* [2006.07.26] [[Emotions (DOUBLE)|Emotions]]
 
* [2011.08.10] [[Lips (DOUBLE)|Lips]]
 
* [2011.08.10] [[Lips (DOUBLE)|Lips]]
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* [2015.06.10] [[Circle of Life]]
  
 
===Promo Singles===
 
===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>
  
 
===Vinyls===
 
===Vinyls===
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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]]
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* [2012.10.31] [[DJ MAYUMI]] - [[BERRY JAM COLLABORATION]] (#1 ''BERRY JAM'' feat. '''DOUBLE''', JESSE)
 
* [2012.10.31] [[DJ MAYUMI]] - [[BERRY JAM COLLABORATION]] (#1 ''BERRY JAM'' feat. '''DOUBLE''', JESSE)
 
* [2013.05.29] [[Ready to Party|READY TO PARTY]] (#16 ''You Got To'' feat. S-WORD / '''DOUBLE''')
 
* [2013.05.29] [[Ready to Party|READY TO PARTY]] (#16 ''You Got To'' feat. S-WORD / '''DOUBLE''')
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* [2016.11.26] [[NERDHEAD]] - [[Ordinary Days (NERDHEAD)|ORDINARY DAYS]] (#1 ''No Matter What'' f/ '''DOUBLE''')
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* [2019.02.20] [[TOKU]] - [[Original Songbook|ORIGINAL SONGBOOK]] (#15 ''Life is Beautiful'' with [[m-flo]] & '''DOUBLE''')
  
 
===DVDs===
 
===DVDs===
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
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* [http://ww-double.jp Official Website]
 
* [http://www.artimage.co.jp/artists/double/ DOUBLE GROOVE SITE]
 
* [http://www.artimage.co.jp/artists/double/ DOUBLE GROOVE SITE]
 
* [http://www.universalmusicworld.jp/djlilly/ DJ Lilly a.k.a. DOUBLE (Official Website)]
 
* [http://www.universalmusicworld.jp/djlilly/ DJ Lilly a.k.a. DOUBLE (Official Website)]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/doublegroovesite THE OFFICIAL DOUBLE MUSIC VIDEO CHANNEL]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/doublegroovesite THE OFFICIAL DOUBLE MUSIC VIDEO CHANNEL]
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* [http://ameblo.jp/double-blog/ Official Blog]
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* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/DOUBLE/181486768655299 Official Facebook]
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* [http://twitter.com/double_takako Official Twitter]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 12:41, 29 February 2020

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