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aiko (singer)

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aiko

aiko is a Japanese singer-songwriter under the Pony Canyon label.

Profile

  • Name: Yanai Aiko (柳井 愛子)
  • Stage Name: aiko
  • Birthday: November 22, 1975
  • Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture, Japan
  • Blood Type: AB
  • Hobbies: Bathing, sleeping, dogs, driving
  • Favorite food: mustard mentaiko, yams, umeboshi (plum)
  • Height: 152 cm / 5'0"
  • Footsize: 21.5 cm

Information

aiko, full name Yanai Aiko, began her music career early, forming her own band while still in school. However, when she graduated, the group disbanded and aiko went her own way. She attended music school in Osaka, and while there showed a talent for music winning first prize in a teen music festival.

Later aiko was spotted by a producer, and in 1998 she debuted with the single Ashita. The slightly child-like quality to her vocals lends itself well to the upbeat and cheery tracks she commonly puts out, though no doubt you'll find the odd ballad lurking in her collection. She draws inspiration from her favorite artists: Carole King, The Jackson 5, Billy Joel, and Stevie Wonder.

So far, she has released 7 albums on the Pony Canyon label. Her latest album, which was very successful, was released in the end of 2006.

Discography

aiko promoting "Shiawase" (2007)
aiko during "Ashita" promotion (1998)

Mini-Albums

Albums

Singles

VHS / DVDs

Compilation / Other Albums

Books

  • [2005.03.29] aiko bon

External Links

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