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| − | '''Mizrock''' is a Japanese poprock singer, currently under [[Universal]]. She originally debuted in 1999 under [[Universal]] under her real name, '''Watanabe Mizuki''' (渡辺みづき), and released only two singles. In 2003 she begun to work with Swedish producer Tord Backstrom, and debuted under [[Victor Entertainment|Victor Entertainment]] with the pseudonym '''Miz''' in 2004. In the same year she released an English album that was released in Sweden, with the lead single [[Waiting]] reaching #8 on the Hitlistan Swedish singles chart. In 2007 Mizrock returned to Universal, releasing the mini-album [[Good Bye, Yesterday|Good bye, yesterday]]. Her biggest hits in Japan are [[New Day (Miz)|New Day]] (#20 on Oricon charts) and the theme song for the [[ | + | '''Mizrock''' is a Japanese poprock singer, currently under [[Universal]]. She originally debuted in 1999 under [[Universal Music Japan]] under her real name, '''Watanabe Mizuki''' (渡辺みづき), and released only two singles. In 2003 she begun to work with Swedish producer [[Tord Backstrom]], and debuted under [[Victor Entertainment Inc.|Victor Entertainment]] with the pseudonym '''Miz''' in 2004. In the same year she released an English album that was released in Sweden, with the lead single [[Waiting (Miz)|Waiting]] reaching #8 on the Hitlistan Swedish singles chart. In the year, 2007 Mizrock returned to Universal, releasing the mini-album [[Good Bye, Yesterday (Miz ,mini-album)|Good bye, yesterday]]. Her biggest hits in Japan are [[New Day (Miz)|New Day]] (#20 on [[Oricon]] charts) and the theme song for the [[Wikipedia:Square Enix|Square Enix]] game [[Wikipedia:Grandia III|Grandia III]], [[In the Sky|In The Sky]]. |
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| − | + | * '''Stage Names''': Mizrock (2007), Miz (2004-2006) | |
| − | + | * '''Real Name''': Watanabe Mizuki (渡辺みづき) | |
| − | + | * '''Hometown''': Hokkaido | |
| − | * '''Stage Names''' | + | * '''Birthdate''': 1981.03.06 |
| − | * '''Real Name''' | + | * '''[[Blood Type]]''': B |
| − | * '''Hometown''' | + | * '''Favorite Artists''': [[Wikipedia:Anastacia|Anastacia]], [[Wikipedia:Blondie|Blondie]], [[Wikipedia:Fiona Apple|Fiona Apple]], [[Wikipedia:Lauryn Hill|Lauryn Hill]], [[Wikipedia:LeAnn Rimes|LeAnn Rimes]], [[Wikipedia:Natalie Imbruglia|Natalie Imbruglia]], [[Wikipedia:Sarah Brightman|Sarah Brightman]], [[Wikipedia:The Cardigans|The Cardigans]], [[Wikipedia:The Corrs|The Corrs]], [[Wikipedia:The Cranberries|The Cranberries]], [[Wikipedia:The Rasmus|The Rasmus]], [[Wikipedia:Toni Braxton|Toni Braxton]], [[Wikipedia:U2|U2]] |
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| + | ==Information== | ||
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| + | Mizrock first started to like music through the soundtracks of [[Miyazaki Hayao]] films. She first wanted to become a singer after watching [[Wikipedia:Lauryn Hill|Lauryn Hill]] perform in the movie [[wikipedia:Sister Act 2|Sister Act 2]]. In mid-1999, Mizrock entered the nation-wide beauty contest "'99 Princess Audition", and was the grand winner out of the 3,200 entrants. Due to this, in mid-1999 she debuted under [[Universal Music Japan]] using her real name '''Watanabe Mizuki''' with the single [[I Will (Watanabe Mizuki)|I WILL]] ([[TX]] TV show [[Ren'ai Slot Kurukuru TV]]'s ending theme song). Five months she released a second single [[Ambition]] ([[Wikipedia:PlayStation|PlayStation]] game [[Kukuro Sea Toro: Eternal Eyes]]' theme song), though neither single charted in the top 100 singles. Mizrock wrote the lyrics to all four of the songs featured on these singles. Nothing would be heard from her until August 2001 when a song of hers, [[Aoi Kioku]] was used as the image song in the PC game [[Hello, world]]. This song would not surface until October the following year, when it was released on the soundtrack for the game. | ||
| − | + | From 2003, she worked in cooperation with Swedish producer [[Tord Backstrom]] and his staffs, and in February of 2004, she debuted through [[Victor Entertainment Inc.|Victor Entertainment]] with the single [[New Day (Miz)|New Day]] under the pseudonym '''Miz'''. New Day was used in commercials promoting the Victor record label, which featured herself. The single debuted at #20, and is currently her biggest single. Five months later, Miz's second single, [[Waiting For|Waiting for]]. | |
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| − | At the same time, Miz was busy with a separate career in Sweden, making an English album. In September Miz released the English version of Waiting for, simply titled [[Waiting]] (and featuring a different arrangement). This single reached #8 on the Swedish singles charts, although it dropped out the week later. Later in the month in Japan, Miz's debut album [[Say It's Forever]] was released. Much like her debut, the album reached #20 in Japan (however went to #1 for two weeks in Taiwan)). Half of the album featured Miz's own lyrics. Shortly after in November, Miz released a separate, English language in Sweden called [[Story Untold]] (however it did not chart in the top 60 albums). A special version was released featuring the entire [[ | + | At the same time, Miz was busy with a separate career in Sweden, making an English album. In September Miz released the English version of [[Waiting (Miz)|Waiting for]], simply titled [[Waiting (Miz)|Waiting]] (and featuring a different arrangement). This single reached #8 on the Swedish singles charts, although it dropped out the week later. Later in the month in Japan, Miz's debut album [[Say It's Forever]] was released. Much like her debut, the album reached #20 in Japan (however went to #1 for two weeks in Taiwan)). Half of the album featured Miz's own lyrics. Shortly after in November, Miz released a separate, English language in Sweden called [[Story Untold]] (however it did not chart in the top 60 albums). A special version was released featuring the entire [[Say Its Forever]] album on a bonus disc. |
| − | To start off 2005, Miz released her third album in a row, [[Dreams (Miz)|Dreams]], in Japan. The album featured the bulk of Miz's Swedish release album, however had a few omissions and new songs. In August Miz released two items: a photobook called [[ | + | To start off 2005, Miz released her third album in a row, [[Dreams (Miz)|Dreams]], in Japan. The album featured the bulk of Miz's Swedish release album, however had a few omissions and new songs. In August Miz released two items: a photobook called [[An Ordinary Day]] featuring Miz in Sweden and the [[In the Sky|In The Sky]] single (the game [[Wikipedia:Square Enix|Square Enix]]'s theme song). [[In the Sky|In The Sky]] was the Japanese version of a song from [[Story Untold]] called [[Amazing (Miz)|Amazing]] (interestingly, for the English language release of the game a separate English version was recorded with different lyrics) |
Two new singles were quickly released in the following months: a Japanese version of [[Backseat Baby]] from her Swedish album in late 2005 and a completely new song, [[Bittersweet]], in 2006. These were followed by her second album, [[Mizrock (album)|Mizrock]]. | Two new singles were quickly released in the following months: a Japanese version of [[Backseat Baby]] from her Swedish album in late 2005 and a completely new song, [[Bittersweet]], in 2006. These were followed by her second album, [[Mizrock (album)|Mizrock]]. | ||
| − | Miz went on hiatus for a short time after the album's release, afterwards returning in July 2007 with the new mini-album [[Good Bye, Yesterday|Good bye, yesterday]] under the new name '''Mizrock'''. This new release is under her original music label, [[Universal]]. | + | Miz went on hiatus for a short time after the album's release, afterwards returning in July 2007 with the new mini-album [[Good Bye, Yesterday (Miz mini-album)|Good bye, yesterday]] under the new name '''Mizrock'''. This new release is under her original music label, [[Universal Music Japan|Universal]]. |
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* [2004.07.21] [[Say It's Forever]] ('''Miz''') | * [2004.07.21] [[Say It's Forever]] ('''Miz''') | ||
| − | * [2006.02.22] [[Mizrock ( | + | * [2006.02.22] [[Mizrock (album)|Mizrock]] ('''Miz''') |
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| + | ===Other Albums=== | ||
* [2004.09.22] [[Story Untold]] ('''Miz''') (Swedish Release Album) | * [2004.09.22] [[Story Untold]] ('''Miz''') (Swedish Release Album) | ||
| − | * [2005.03.09] [[Dreams (Miz)|Dreams]] ('''Miz''') (English Album) | + | * [2005.03.09] [[Dreams (Miz album)|Dreams]] ('''Miz''') (English Album) |
| − | * [2007.07.25] [[Good Bye, Yesterday|Good bye, yesterday]] (Mini-Album) | + | * [2007.07.25] [[Good Bye, Yesterday (Miz album)|Good bye, yesterday]] (Mini-Album) |
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* [1999.06.18] [[I Will (Watanabe Mizuki)|I WILL]] ('''Watanabe Mizuki''') | * [1999.06.18] [[I Will (Watanabe Mizuki)|I WILL]] ('''Watanabe Mizuki''') | ||
* [1999.11.24] [[Ambition]] ('''Watanabe Mizuki''') | * [1999.11.24] [[Ambition]] ('''Watanabe Mizuki''') | ||
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* [2008.07.02] [[Pepper Keibu (Mizrock)|Pepper Keibu]] (ペッパー警部; ''Inspector Pepper'') | * [2008.07.02] [[Pepper Keibu (Mizrock)|Pepper Keibu]] (ペッパー警部; ''Inspector Pepper'') | ||
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| − | + | * [2005.08.04] [[An Ordinary Day]] | |
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
* [http://www.mizrock.com Miz Official Website] | * [http://www.mizrock.com Miz Official Website] | ||
* [http://www.little-voodoo.net/miz/index.php GORGEOUS LiTTLE THiNGS] (Miz Fansite) (English) | * [http://www.little-voodoo.net/miz/index.php GORGEOUS LiTTLE THiNGS] (Miz Fansite) (English) | ||
* [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miz Japanese Wikipedia] | * [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miz Japanese Wikipedia] | ||
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Revision as of 00:06, 29 July 2009
Mizrock is a Japanese poprock singer, currently under Universal. She originally debuted in 1999 under Universal Music Japan under her real name, Watanabe Mizuki (渡辺みづき), and released only two singles. In 2003 she begun to work with Swedish producer Tord Backstrom, and debuted under Victor Entertainment with the pseudonym Miz in 2004. In the same year she released an English album that was released in Sweden, with the lead single Waiting reaching #8 on the Hitlistan Swedish singles chart. In the year, 2007 Mizrock returned to Universal, releasing the mini-album Good bye, yesterday. Her biggest hits in Japan are New Day (#20 on Oricon charts) and the theme song for the Square Enix game Grandia III, In The Sky.
Contents
Profile
- Stage Names: Mizrock (2007), Miz (2004-2006)
- Real Name: Watanabe Mizuki (渡辺みづき)
- Hometown: Hokkaido
- Birthdate: 1981.03.06
- Blood Type: B
- Favorite Artists: Anastacia, Blondie, Fiona Apple, Lauryn Hill, LeAnn Rimes, Natalie Imbruglia, Sarah Brightman, The Cardigans, The Corrs, The Cranberries, The Rasmus, Toni Braxton, U2
Information
Mizrock first started to like music through the soundtracks of Miyazaki Hayao films. She first wanted to become a singer after watching Lauryn Hill perform in the movie Sister Act 2. In mid-1999, Mizrock entered the nation-wide beauty contest "'99 Princess Audition", and was the grand winner out of the 3,200 entrants. Due to this, in mid-1999 she debuted under Universal Music Japan using her real name Watanabe Mizuki with the single I WILL (TX TV show Ren'ai Slot Kurukuru TV's ending theme song). Five months she released a second single Ambition (PlayStation game Kukuro Sea Toro: Eternal Eyes' theme song), though neither single charted in the top 100 singles. Mizrock wrote the lyrics to all four of the songs featured on these singles. Nothing would be heard from her until August 2001 when a song of hers, Aoi Kioku was used as the image song in the PC game Hello, world. This song would not surface until October the following year, when it was released on the soundtrack for the game.
From 2003, she worked in cooperation with Swedish producer Tord Backstrom and his staffs, and in February of 2004, she debuted through Victor Entertainment with the single New Day under the pseudonym Miz. New Day was used in commercials promoting the Victor record label, which featured herself. The single debuted at #20, and is currently her biggest single. Five months later, Miz's second single, Waiting for.
At the same time, Miz was busy with a separate career in Sweden, making an English album. In September Miz released the English version of Waiting for, simply titled Waiting (and featuring a different arrangement). This single reached #8 on the Swedish singles charts, although it dropped out the week later. Later in the month in Japan, Miz's debut album Say It's Forever was released. Much like her debut, the album reached #20 in Japan (however went to #1 for two weeks in Taiwan)). Half of the album featured Miz's own lyrics. Shortly after in November, Miz released a separate, English language in Sweden called Story Untold (however it did not chart in the top 60 albums). A special version was released featuring the entire Say Its Forever album on a bonus disc.
To start off 2005, Miz released her third album in a row, Dreams, in Japan. The album featured the bulk of Miz's Swedish release album, however had a few omissions and new songs. In August Miz released two items: a photobook called An Ordinary Day featuring Miz in Sweden and the In The Sky single (the game Square Enix's theme song). In The Sky was the Japanese version of a song from Story Untold called Amazing (interestingly, for the English language release of the game a separate English version was recorded with different lyrics)
Two new singles were quickly released in the following months: a Japanese version of Backseat Baby from her Swedish album in late 2005 and a completely new song, Bittersweet, in 2006. These were followed by her second album, Mizrock.
Miz went on hiatus for a short time after the album's release, afterwards returning in July 2007 with the new mini-album Good bye, yesterday under the new name Mizrock. This new release is under her original music label, Universal.
Discography
Albums
- [2004.07.21] Say It's Forever (Miz)
- [2006.02.22] Mizrock (Miz)
Other Albums
- [2004.09.22] Story Untold (Miz) (Swedish Release Album)
- [2005.03.09] Dreams (Miz) (English Album)
- [2007.07.25] Good bye, yesterday (Mini-Album)
Singles
- [1999.06.18] I WILL (Watanabe Mizuki)
- [1999.11.24] Ambition (Watanabe Mizuki)
- [2004.02.18] New Day (Miz)
- [2004.07.21] Waiting for (Miz)
- [2004.09.13] Waiting (Miz) (Sweden Release)
- [2005.08.03] In The Sky (Miz)
- [2005.11.30] Backseat Baby (Miz)
- [2006.01.25] Bittersweet (Miz)
- [2007.10.24] Best Friend
- [2008.02.20] Thank You xxx
- [2008.07.02] Pepper Keibu (ペッパー警部; Inspector Pepper)
Photobook
- [2005.08.04] An Ordinary Day
External Links
- Miz Official Website
- GORGEOUS LiTTLE THiNGS (Miz Fansite) (English)
- Japanese Wikipedia
