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'''DOUBLE''' is a Japanese [[J-R&B|R&B]]/[[J-Urban|urban]] singer (former duo), who debuted in 1998 with the single [[For Me|For me]].
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'''DOUBLE''' is a Japanese [[J-R&B|R&B]]/[[J-Urban|urban]] singer (former duo), who debuted in 1998 with the single "[[For Me|For me]]".
  
 
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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]].
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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 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".
 
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.
  
 
'''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.
 
'''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.

Revision as of 05:30, 19 May 2011

DOUBLE promoting the album 10 YEARS BEST WE R&B (2008)

DOUBLE is a Japanese R&B/urban singer (former duo), who debuted in 1998 with the single "For me".

Members

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 Driving All Night / You Got To.
DOUBLE promoting Life is beautiful.
DOUBLE promoting double.

Studio Albums

Remix Albums

Other Albums

Singles

Digital Download

VHS/DVD

Vinyls

Featured Discography

Singles

Albums

DVDs

Photobooks

  • [2007.12.12] Gekkan DOUBLE

External Links

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Singles
Digital Singles
Video Releases
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