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'''Dragon Ash''' (ドラゴンアッシュ) is a [[J-Hip-Hop|J-Hip-Hop]] and [[J-Rock]] fusion group under [[Victor Entertainment]] and led by [[Furuya Kenji|Furuya Kenji]]. They are an icon in Japan and were one of the first groups to create J-Hip-Hop. They brought a western flavor to Japanese music and helped to turn rap music into a mixture of reggae, rap, rap-rock, punk, Spanish, and R&B influences. | '''Dragon Ash''' (ドラゴンアッシュ) is a [[J-Hip-Hop|J-Hip-Hop]] and [[J-Rock]] fusion group under [[Victor Entertainment]] and led by [[Furuya Kenji|Furuya Kenji]]. They are an icon in Japan and were one of the first groups to create J-Hip-Hop. They brought a western flavor to Japanese music and helped to turn rap music into a mixture of reggae, rap, rap-rock, punk, Spanish, and R&B influences. | ||
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* '''[[Kj|Kj]] (Furuya Kenji)'''<nowiki>: vocals, guitar </nowiki> | * '''[[Kj|Kj]] (Furuya Kenji)'''<nowiki>: vocals, guitar </nowiki> | ||
* '''[[IKUZONE|IKÜZÖNE]] (Ikuzo Baba)'''<nowiki>: bass </nowiki> | * '''[[IKUZONE|IKÜZÖNE]] (Ikuzo Baba)'''<nowiki>: bass </nowiki> | ||
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The group was originally formed by high school friends Furuya Kenji and Makoto Sakurai. They held auditions for band members, and hired on bassist Ikuzo Baba who was 29 at the time and had some experience in the music business. '''Dragon Ash''' began playing live in 1996, and in 1997 signed on with [[Victor Entertainment]]. They added another high school friend, DJ [[BOTS|BOTS]], which led their sound away from punk to more “mixture-kei” (punk combined with hip-hop). Their debut album,[[Mustang!]] did well, and was particularly popular in indie/alternative circles. They became more popular after the releases of [[Grateful Days]] and [[I ⥠HIP HOP|I ♥ HIP HOP]] in 1999. '''Dragon Ash''' use various samples from many American rock bands, inluding [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smashing_Pupkins The Smashing Pupkins] and [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Arrows The Arrows]. They became even more popular outside Japan when their song Shizuka na Hibi no Kaidan Wo was choosen to be the ending theme for the popular Japanese movie, [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_Royale Battle Royale]. With [[Viva La Revolution|VIVA LA REVOLUTION]] album the band won more fans who grew up with rock and hip-hop sounds. It was heard everywhere, and was one of the most popular albums in 1999. In 2001 they released [[Lily of Da Valley|Lily of da valley]] and did nearly as well. It contained a somewhat harder and powerful sound. | The group was originally formed by high school friends Furuya Kenji and Makoto Sakurai. They held auditions for band members, and hired on bassist Ikuzo Baba who was 29 at the time and had some experience in the music business. '''Dragon Ash''' began playing live in 1996, and in 1997 signed on with [[Victor Entertainment]]. They added another high school friend, DJ [[BOTS|BOTS]], which led their sound away from punk to more “mixture-kei” (punk combined with hip-hop). Their debut album,[[Mustang!]] did well, and was particularly popular in indie/alternative circles. They became more popular after the releases of [[Grateful Days]] and [[I ⥠HIP HOP|I ♥ HIP HOP]] in 1999. '''Dragon Ash''' use various samples from many American rock bands, inluding [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smashing_Pupkins The Smashing Pupkins] and [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Arrows The Arrows]. They became even more popular outside Japan when their song Shizuka na Hibi no Kaidan Wo was choosen to be the ending theme for the popular Japanese movie, [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_Royale Battle Royale]. With [[Viva La Revolution|VIVA LA REVOLUTION]] album the band won more fans who grew up with rock and hip-hop sounds. It was heard everywhere, and was one of the most popular albums in 1999. In 2001 they released [[Lily of Da Valley|Lily of da valley]] and did nearly as well. It contained a somewhat harder and powerful sound. | ||
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===<span class="mw-headline">Albums</span>=== | ===<span class="mw-headline">Albums</span>=== | ||
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* [1997.11.21] [[Mustang!]] #24 | * [1997.11.21] [[Mustang!]] #24 | ||
* [1998.09.02] [[Buzz Songs]] #8 | * [1998.09.02] [[Buzz Songs]] #8 | ||
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===<span class="mw-headline">Mini Albums</span>=== | ===<span class="mw-headline">Mini Albums</span>=== | ||
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* [1997.02.21] [[The Day Dragged On|THE DAY DRAGGED ON]] #49 | * [1997.02.21] [[The Day Dragged On|THE DAY DRAGGED ON]] #49 | ||
* [1997.04.23] [[Public Garden]] #59 | * [1997.04.23] [[Public Garden]] #59 | ||
===<span class="mw-headline">Compilation Albums</span>=== | ===<span class="mw-headline">Compilation Albums</span>=== | ||
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* [2007.09.05] [[The Best Of Dragon Ash With Changes Vol.1]] #3 | * [2007.09.05] [[The Best Of Dragon Ash With Changes Vol.1]] #3 | ||
* [2007.09.05] [[The Best Of Dragon Ash With Changes Vol.2]] #2 | * [2007.09.05] [[The Best Of Dragon Ash With Changes Vol.2]] #2 | ||
===<span class="mw-headline">Split Albums</span>=== | ===<span class="mw-headline">Split Albums</span>=== | ||
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* [2003.03.19] [[Mob Squad (album)|MOB SQUAD]] #9 | * [2003.03.19] [[Mob Squad (album)|MOB SQUAD]] #9 | ||
===<span class="mw-headline"> Singles </span>=== | ===<span class="mw-headline"> Singles </span>=== | ||
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* [1997.10.22] [[Rainy Day and Day|Rainy Day And Day]] | * [1997.10.22] [[Rainy Day and Day|Rainy Day And Day]] | ||
* [1998.05.21] [[Hi Wa Mata Noborikuri Kaesu]] (陽はまたのぼりくりかえす; ''The Sun Will Rise Again and Again'') #50 | * [1998.05.21] [[Hi Wa Mata Noborikuri Kaesu]] (陽はまたのぼりくりかえす; ''The Sun Will Rise Again and Again'') #50 | ||
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===<span class="mw-headline"> LPs </span>=== | ===<span class="mw-headline"> LPs </span>=== | ||
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* [1998.12.19] [[Free Your Mind 33|Free Your Mind #33]] | * [1998.12.19] [[Free Your Mind 33|Free Your Mind #33]] | ||
* [2000.03.15] [[Deep Impact (song)|Deep Impact]] | * [2000.03.15] [[Deep Impact (song)|Deep Impact]] | ||
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===<span class="mw-headline"> DVDs </span>=== | ===<span class="mw-headline"> DVDs </span>=== | ||
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* [2000.03.15] [[The Real Bass Play of Dragon Ash|THE REAL BASS PLAY OF Dragon Ash]] | * [2000.03.15] [[The Real Bass Play of Dragon Ash|THE REAL BASS PLAY OF Dragon Ash]] | ||
* [2001.04.18] [[Buzz Clips|Buzz Clips]] | * [2001.04.18] [[Buzz Clips|Buzz Clips]] | ||
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===<span class="mw-headline"> Collaborations </span>=== | ===<span class="mw-headline"> Collaborations </span>=== | ||
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* [2004.05.26] [[Astromantic]] | * [2004.05.26] [[Astromantic]] | ||
==<span class="mw-headline"> External Links </span>== | ==<span class="mw-headline"> External Links </span>== | ||
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* [http://www.dragonash.co.jp/ Official Site] | * [http://www.dragonash.co.jp/ Official Site] | ||
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Revision as of 22:25, 2 May 2009
Dragon Ash (ドラゴンアッシュ) is a J-Hip-Hop and J-Rock fusion group under Victor Entertainment and led by Furuya Kenji. They are an icon in Japan and were one of the first groups to create J-Hip-Hop. They brought a western flavor to Japanese music and helped to turn rap music into a mixture of reggae, rap, rap-rock, punk, Spanish, and R&B influences.
Contents
Members
- Kj (Furuya Kenji): vocals, guitar
- IKÜZÖNE (Ikuzo Baba): bass
- Makoto Sakurai: drums
- BOTS: DJ, samples (joined in 1999)
- Hiroki: electric guitar (joined in 2003)
- ATSUSHI: dance (joined in 2003)
- DRI-V: dance (joined in 2003)
Information
The group was originally formed by high school friends Furuya Kenji and Makoto Sakurai. They held auditions for band members, and hired on bassist Ikuzo Baba who was 29 at the time and had some experience in the music business. Dragon Ash began playing live in 1996, and in 1997 signed on with Victor Entertainment. They added another high school friend, DJ BOTS, which led their sound away from punk to more “mixture-kei” (punk combined with hip-hop). Their debut album,Mustang! did well, and was particularly popular in indie/alternative circles. They became more popular after the releases of Grateful Days and I ♥ HIP HOP in 1999. Dragon Ash use various samples from many American rock bands, inluding The Smashing Pupkins and The Arrows. They became even more popular outside Japan when their song Shizuka na Hibi no Kaidan Wo was choosen to be the ending theme for the popular Japanese movie, Battle Royale. With VIVA LA REVOLUTION album the band won more fans who grew up with rock and hip-hop sounds. It was heard everywhere, and was one of the most popular albums in 1999. In 2001 they released Lily of da valley and did nearly as well. It contained a somewhat harder and powerful sound.
During 2003 Dragon Ash surprised many by announcing a new line-up, which included three new members, Hiroki on guitar, and dancers DRI-V and ATSUSHI. Some fans and critics didn't like the change, feeling that Dragon Ash being a serious band did not need “back dancers”. On July 23rd, 2003 after over two years without a new album, Dragon Ash finally released HARVEST, which further pushed the envelope, and as a result received somewhat mixed reviews. While Dragon Ash may no longer be the sensation that they were in 1999, the group remains widely respected, and their new releases much anticipated. They already won two MTV Awards: one for "Best Rock Video" with Fantasista in 2002 and another for Best buzzASIA Japan with Ivory in 2007.
Discography
Albums
- [1997.11.21] Mustang! #24
- [1998.09.02] Buzz Songs #8
- [1999.07.23] VIVA LA REVOLUTION #1
- [2001.03.14] Lily of da valley #2
- [2003.07.23] HARVEST #1
- [2004.03.24] HARVEST REMIXES #24
- [2005.09.09] Río de Emoción (River of Emotion) #1
- [2007.02.21] INDEPENDIENTE (Independent) #4
Mini Albums
- [1997.02.21] THE DAY DRAGGED ON #49
- [1997.04.23] Public Garden #59
Compilation Albums
- [2007.09.05] The Best Of Dragon Ash With Changes Vol.1 #3
- [2007.09.05] The Best Of Dragon Ash With Changes Vol.2 #2
Split Albums
- [2003.03.19] MOB SQUAD #9
Singles
- [1997.10.22] Rainy Day And Day
- [1998.05.21] Hi Wa Mata Noborikuri Kaesu (陽はまたのぼりくりかえす; The Sun Will Rise Again and Again) #50
- [1998.07.23] Under Age's Song #54
- [1999.03.03] Let yourself go, Let myself go #4
- [1999.05.01] Grateful Days #1
- [1999.05.01] I ♥ HIP HOP #4
- [2000.03.15] Deep Impact feat. Rappagariya #2
- [2000.07.12] Summer Tribe #4
- [2000.11.29] Lily's E.P. #2
- [2002.01.23] Life goes on #1
- [2002.03.06] Fantasista #1
- [2003.06.25] morrow #2
- [2004.07.14] Shade #2
- [2005.06.01] crush the window #2
- [2005.07.13] Yunagi UNION (夕凪UNION; Twilight Union) #4
- [2006.07.19] Ivory #10
- [2006.09.27] few lights till night #9
- [2006.12.06] Yume de Aetara (夢で逢えたら; If We Met in My Dream) #10
- [2008.06.18] Velvet Touch #7
- [2008.12.03] Tsunagari SUNSET (繋がりSUNSET)
LPs
- [1998.12.19] Free Your Mind #33
- [2000.03.15] Deep Impact
- [2000.07.12] Summer Tribe
- [2000.08.23] Episode 2
- [2000.11.29] Amploud
- [2000.11.29] Shizuka na Hibi no Kaidan Wo
- [2004.03.24] Harvest Remixes
DVDs
- [2000.03.15] THE REAL BASS PLAY OF Dragon Ash
- [2001.04.18] Buzz Clips
- [2001.04.18] Lily Da Video
- [2003.12.24] POSSE IN VIDEO
- [2005.12.21] Video de Emoción
- [2007.09.26] The Best Of Dragon Ash With Changes
Collaborations
- [2004.05.26] Astromantic
