KG

KG promoting "Kimi no Hikari" (2012)

KG is a Japanese R&B-urban singer-songwriter signed under Universal Music Japan label. He is well known for his collaborations with other artists such as May J., AZU, MAY'S, Tiara and JAMOSA. KG started as a duo, however Gakushi decided to leave the group.

Members

• Koh (Vocals)

Former Member

• Gakushi (Keyboard)

Information

KG went to high school in Connecticut and Colorado. Upon returning to Japan he joined the group NATURAL8, which also consisted of MAY'S, CLIFF EDGE, and SHIKATA. He released his debut solo mini-album With You which charted at #67 on the Oricon weekly charts. He got signed to Universal Music Japan in 2009, making his major debut with the digital single "Kimi Ienakatta Omoi duet with May J." which was shortly followed by his second digital single, a duet with Tiara. This was followed by his first major mini-album Love for you which charted much better than his previous mini-album, charting at #34 in its first week. As his fame continued to rise, several more digital singles were released, as well as his first physical single and finally his first full-length album Songs of love which managed to chart at #15 in its first week. Since this album, two more digital singles and his second physical single were released along with his second mini album. His most recent album, Still Goes On... is his most successful album to date, being his first to chart in the weekly top 10. He continues to be featured in other artists works as well, many of whom his collaborations have been with.

Discography

KG promoting "Donna ni Hanarete mo" (2010)

KG promoting We are one (2011)

Studio Albums

• [2010.10.20] Songs of love
• [2011.09.28] Still Goes On...
• [2012.08.29] I AM HERE
• [2014.06.18] Brand New Days
• [2015.05.13] Gift
• [2015.12.09] Pieces of Love
• [2016.12.14] LIFE

Best Albums

• [2013.02.20] DUET WITH BEST

Cover Albums

• [2012.12.12] LOVE COVERS

Mini-Albums

• [2009.04.08] With You
• [2010.02.24] Love for you
• [2011.05.25] We are one
• [2016.04.20] Soul Flavor EP1

Singles

• [2010.09.29] Donna ni Hanarete mo duet with AZU (どんなに離れても)
• [2011.08.31] Kimi Janakya duet with Yasuta Nao (君じゃなきゃ)
• [2012.03.21] Kimi no Hikari (キミノヒカリ)
• [2012.06.27] Motto Aishitakatta (もっと愛したかった; I Wanted to Love You More)
• [2012.08.01] Onaji Sora Miagete (同じ空見上げて)
• [2014.03.12] Ai no Katachi (愛のカタチ; Shape of Love)

Digital Singles

• [2009.11.18] Kimi Ienakatta Omoi duet with May J. (君に言えなかった想い)
• [2010.02.10] Itoshii Sugite duet with Tiara (いとしすぎて)
• [2010.02.17] Time after time duet with NOKKO
• [2010.04.14] Kitto, Zutto duet with MAY'S (きっと、ずっと)
• [2010.06.30] Dare Yori mo duet with Sugawara Sayuri (誰よりも)
• [2011.02.23] Kono Mama Futari de duet with Lisa Halim (このまま2人で)
• [2011.03.23] Kataomoi duet with JAMOSA (片想い; Unrequited Love)
• [2011.07.27] Onaji Negai de duet with Masaki Yuka (同じ願いで; In the Same Wish)
• [2011.09.14] Itsumo Soba de duet with Nakamura Maiko (いつもそばで)
• [2011.09.21] Baby, Baby, Love
• [2013.10.23] Ima mo Korekara mo (今もこれからも)
• [2013.12.11] Shiori Fuyu ~Futari de Sugoshita Ano Jikan~ (白い冬 ～二人で過ごしたあの時間～)
• [2014.04.23] Omokage (おもかげ)
• [2014.05.21] Itsumademo Itsumademo (いつまでも いつまでも)
• [2014.09.17] Mou Nido to (もう二度と)
• [2014.11.26] Kimi to Deau Made no Story (君と出会うまでのストーリー)
• [2015.01.28] Ashita wa Kimi no Tame ni Aru (明日は君のためにある)
• [2015.02.18] Anata ga Ireba (あなたがいれば)
• [2015.03.18] Boukyou (望郷)
• [2015.04.15] Haha e (母へ)
• [2015.08.26] Sora wo Koete (空をこえて)
• [2015.11.11] Mada Koishikute (まだ恋しくて)
• [2016.09.28] Saigo no Uso (最後の嘘)

Compilations / Other

• [2010.02.03] GIPPER - GIP' FILE (#4 Mr.PLAY BOYz feat. RICHEE, KG)
• [2010.03.17] DJ GEORGIA - Sweet Grande mixed by DJ GEORGIA (#14 Life, #15 BIRTH ~You're the only one Pt.2~ feat. MAY'S)
• [2010.04.07] Tiara - Love is... / Suki de Isasete (#1 Love is... with KG)
• [2010.10.20] LIFE STORY (#7 With You ~Kimi to Itsumademo~)
• [2010.12.01] Sowelu - Love & I. ~Ren'ai Henreki~ (#7 Koko mo Soko mo... feat.KG)
• [2011.01.19] Celebrity Presents DESTINY (#1 Kimi Ienakatta Omoi duet with May J.)
• [2011.02.16] Masaki Yuka - Last Kiss feat. KG
• [2011.02.23] AZU - AZyoU (#10 AKS99 feat. SEAMO & KG, #13 Donna ni Hanarete mo (Rearrange ver.))
• [2011.05.04] Chaku Love 2 (#10 Donna ni Hanarete mo duet with AZU)
• [2011.06.22] C-love FRAGRANCE Eternal Glitter (#13 Mata Deaeta Nara... duet with HanaH)
• [2011.09.21] Masaki Yuka - LOVE SPACE (#3 Last Kiss feat. KG)
• [2011.12.21] Ai no Uta 4 (#9 Kataomoi)
• [2012.03.28] DJ KAORI - DJ KAORI'S JMIX V (#25 Last Kiss feat. KG Masaki Yuka)
• [2012.10.31] AZU - BEST (Disc 3 #8 Donna ni Hanarete mo feat. AZU)
• [2012.12.05] Ai no Uta 5 (#10 Kimi Janakya)
• [2016.10.26] MAY'S - Dakishimete Shining (#6 Ready To Dive / MAY'S × KG × SHIKATA)

External Links

• Warner Music Japan Website
• Universal Music Japan Website