Difference between revisions of "Takekawa Ai"
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[[Image:TakekawaAi-Dreamerpromo.jpg|thumb|250px|Takekawa Ai promoting [[Dreamer (Takekawa Ai mini-album)|Dreamer]].]] | [[Image:TakekawaAi-Dreamerpromo.jpg|thumb|250px|Takekawa Ai promoting [[Dreamer (Takekawa Ai mini-album)|Dreamer]].]] | ||
| − | '''Takekawa Ai''' (武川 アイ) is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] singer under the [[avex trax]] label. She made her debut in 2009 with the single [[I Will (Takekawa Ai)|I WILL]]. Her song [[Tooi Michi no Sake de]] was used as the ending theme song for the NTV anime ''[[InuYasha|InuYasha Kanketsuhen]]''. | + | '''Takekawa Ai''' (武川 アイ) is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] singer and song-writer under the [[avex trax]] label. She made her debut in 2009 with the single [[I Will (Takekawa Ai)|I WILL]]. Her song [[Tooi Michi no Sake de]] was used as the ending theme song for the NTV anime ''[[InuYasha|InuYasha Kanketsuhen]]''. |
==Profile== | ==Profile== | ||
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==Information== | ==Information== | ||
| − | Takekawa Ai is the granddaughter of [[Takekawa Yukihide]], a song-writer. She | + | Takekawa Ai is the granddaughter of [[Takekawa Yukihide]], a song-writer. Until her late teens Ai had been honing her piano and guitar skills before emerging onto songwriting. She has made over 70 original songs until today. At the same time, she had aggressively executed numerous live shows in Tokyo. Rock is the base of her sound, onto which layered are the moving lyrics and epical melody that show off Ai’s strong and definite originality. In November 2009, Ai’s much anticipated debut single “[[I Will (Takekawa Ai)|I WILL]]” was released from avex. It ranked #5 for two consecutive weeks in Billboard Japan Hot Top Airplay. From 2010, Ai has started putting on live shows and recording sessions for her much awaited first album. She is now in full scale to emerge as a real artist and she's making a semi-regular appearance at the national TV show “J-MELO” as the role of ‘Music Discoverer.’ From April, Ai has started the FM radio show “GOLDEN 4 EGGS~ Takekawa Ai Why-Ai Tonight”. She is actually studying at Waseda University. |
==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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===Singles=== | ===Singles=== | ||
| − | * [2009.11.04] [[I Will (Takekawa Ai)|I WILL]] | + | * [2009.11.04] [[I Will (Takekawa Ai)|I WILL]] |
| − | * [2010.03.03] [[Tooi Michi no Sake de / Star]] (遠い道の先で／Star) | + | * [2010.03.03] [[Tooi Michi no Sake de / Star]] (遠い道の先で／Star; ''The far end of the road / Star'') |
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://aitakekawa.net/ Official Website] | *[http://aitakekawa.net/ Official Website] | ||
*[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/494018/ Oricon Profile] | *[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/494018/ Oricon Profile] | ||
| + | *[http://www.myspace.com/aiaitakekawa Official MySpace] | ||
[[Category:Artists]] | [[Category:Artists]] | ||
[[Category:J-Pop]] | [[Category:J-Pop]] | ||
[[Category:1988 Births]] | [[Category:1988 Births]] | ||
Revision as of 17:32, 9 February 2011
Takekawa Ai (武川 アイ) is a Japanese pop singer and song-writer under the avex trax label. She made her debut in 2009 with the single I WILL. Her song Tooi Michi no Sake de was used as the ending theme song for the NTV anime InuYasha Kanketsuhen.
Profile
- Stage Name: Takekawa Ai (武川 アイ; 武川 愛 as birth name)
- Birthday: September 4, 1988
- Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Information
Takekawa Ai is the granddaughter of Takekawa Yukihide, a song-writer. Until her late teens Ai had been honing her piano and guitar skills before emerging onto songwriting. She has made over 70 original songs until today. At the same time, she had aggressively executed numerous live shows in Tokyo. Rock is the base of her sound, onto which layered are the moving lyrics and epical melody that show off Ai’s strong and definite originality. In November 2009, Ai’s much anticipated debut single “I WILL” was released from avex. It ranked #5 for two consecutive weeks in Billboard Japan Hot Top Airplay. From 2010, Ai has started putting on live shows and recording sessions for her much awaited first album. She is now in full scale to emerge as a real artist and she's making a semi-regular appearance at the national TV show “J-MELO” as the role of ‘Music Discoverer.’ From April, Ai has started the FM radio show “GOLDEN 4 EGGS~ Takekawa Ai Why-Ai Tonight”. She is actually studying at Waseda University.
Discography
Mini-Albums
- [2010.12.01] Dreamer
Singles
- [2009.11.04] I WILL
- [2010.03.03] Tooi Michi no Sake de / Star (遠い道の先で／Star; The far end of the road / Star)
