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miwa was influenced by music from her father at a young age. When she entered high school at 15 years old, she started writing her own music and learning how to play the guitar. miwa was prohibited from having a job, but she secretly worked to save money and bought her first guitar, a [[Wikipedia:Gibson J-45|Gibson J-45]].<ref>"[http://www.miwa-web.com/bio/ miwa | Biography]". Retrieved January 25, 2010.</ref> Soon, she started performing live shows with a friend at places such as Shimokitazawa Loft and Shibuya 7th floor. Eventually, she was noticed by producer [[Yamamoto Mataichiro]] who began coaching her.<ref>"[http://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/p-et-tp0-20100107-583288.html 慶大生歌手ｍｉｗａ連ドラ主題歌デビュー]". ''Nikkan Sports''. January 7, 2010. Retrieved January 25, 2010.</ref> She released two indie singles under [[N Cube Entertainment Inc.]]: "[[Song for You / Today|Song for you / TODAY]]" and "[[Soba ni Itai Kara]]".<ref>ぶぁる (July 28, 2008). "[http://ameblo.jp/digicame/entry-10121137255.html miwa]". Retrieved April 22, 2010.</ref><ref>"[http://modsshop.jp/miwa.html miwa]". MOD'S SHOP. Retrieved April 22, 2010.</ref><ref>[http://www.n-3.jp/ N Cube Entertainment Inc.]. Retrieved April 24, 2010.</ref> | miwa was influenced by music from her father at a young age. When she entered high school at 15 years old, she started writing her own music and learning how to play the guitar. miwa was prohibited from having a job, but she secretly worked to save money and bought her first guitar, a [[Wikipedia:Gibson J-45|Gibson J-45]].<ref>"[http://www.miwa-web.com/bio/ miwa | Biography]". Retrieved January 25, 2010.</ref> Soon, she started performing live shows with a friend at places such as Shimokitazawa Loft and Shibuya 7th floor. Eventually, she was noticed by producer [[Yamamoto Mataichiro]] who began coaching her.<ref>"[http://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/p-et-tp0-20100107-583288.html 慶大生歌手ｍｉｗａ連ドラ主題歌デビュー]". ''Nikkan Sports''. January 7, 2010. Retrieved January 25, 2010.</ref> She released two indie singles under [[N Cube Entertainment Inc.]]: "[[Song for You / Today|Song for you / TODAY]]" and "[[Soba ni Itai Kara]]".<ref>ぶぁる (July 28, 2008). "[http://ameblo.jp/digicame/entry-10121137255.html miwa]". Retrieved April 22, 2010.</ref><ref>"[http://modsshop.jp/miwa.html miwa]". MOD'S SHOP. Retrieved April 22, 2010.</ref><ref>[http://www.n-3.jp/ N Cube Entertainment Inc.]. Retrieved April 24, 2010.</ref> | ||
| − | Currently, miwa is attending [[Wikipedia:Keio University|Keio University]].<ref>"[http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000057385 慶応大学在学中の19歳miwa、ドラマ主題歌で鮮烈でビュー]". ''BARKS''. January 17, 2010. Retrieved January 25, 2010.</ref> Her major debut single, "[[Don't Cry Anymore|don't cry anymore]]", was released under [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music Records]] on March 3, 2010. The title track was used as the theme song for the [[Fuji TV]] [[Dorama|drama]] ''[[Nakanai to Kimeta Hi]]'', starring [[Eikura Nana]]. Her | + | Currently, miwa is attending [[Wikipedia:Keio University|Keio University]].<ref>"[http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000057385 慶応大学在学中の19歳miwa、ドラマ主題歌で鮮烈でビュー]". ''BARKS''. January 17, 2010. Retrieved January 25, 2010.</ref> Her major debut single, "[[Don't Cry Anymore|don't cry anymore]]", was released under [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music Records]] on March 3, 2010. The title track was used as the theme song for the [[Fuji TV]] [[Dorama|drama]] ''[[Nakanai to Kimeta Hi]]'', starring [[Eikura Nana]].Single was a huge success and reached the 6th place in the Oricon charts. Her song [[Change (miwa)|chAngE]] was used as a opening theme for [[Anime|anime]] ''[[BLEACH (manga)|BLEACH]]''. |
| − | + | Her second single [[little girl (miwa)|Little Girl]]] was released on June 23, 2010. Title track was used as a opening theme for TBS show CDTV Single was quite successful too cause I reached #10 place on Oricon. On August 6 miwa performed on [[Rock in Japan 2010. ]]] Rock in Japan 2010. | |
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| + | Her third major single [[Change (miwa)|chAngE]] will be released on September 1, 2010 | ||
==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
Revision as of 22:42, 6 August 2010
miwa is a Japanese pop singer-songwriter. She made her major debut under Sony Music Records in 2010 and is managed by Tristone Entertaiment Inc.
Contents
Profile
- Stage Name: miwa
- Birthday: June 15, 1990
- Birthplace: Hayama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
- Raised: Tokyo, Japan
- Blood Type: A
- Height: 149 cm
- Instruments: Guitar, piano
- Favorite Saying: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." (千里の道も一歩から)
- Cherished Things: Family, friends
Information
miwa was influenced by music from her father at a young age. When she entered high school at 15 years old, she started writing her own music and learning how to play the guitar. miwa was prohibited from having a job, but she secretly worked to save money and bought her first guitar, a Gibson J-45.[1] Soon, she started performing live shows with a friend at places such as Shimokitazawa Loft and Shibuya 7th floor. Eventually, she was noticed by producer Yamamoto Mataichiro who began coaching her.[2] She released two indie singles under N Cube Entertainment Inc.: "Song for you / TODAY" and "Soba ni Itai Kara".[3][4][5]
Currently, miwa is attending Keio University.[6] Her major debut single, "don't cry anymore", was released under Sony Music Records on March 3, 2010. The title track was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama Nakanai to Kimeta Hi, starring Eikura Nana.Single was a huge success and reached the 6th place in the Oricon charts. Her song chAngE was used as a opening theme for anime BLEACH. Her second single Little Girl] was released on June 23, 2010. Title track was used as a opening theme for TBS show CDTV Single was quite successful too cause I reached #10 place on Oricon. On August 6 miwa performed on Rock in Japan 2010. ] Rock in Japan 2010.
Her third major single chAngE will be released on September 1, 2010
Discography
Singles
- [2007.12.24] Song for you / TODAY (indie)
- [2008.05.03] Soba ni Itai Kara (そばにいたいから; Because I Want to Be with You) (indie)
- [2010.03.03] don't cry anymore
- [2010.06.23] Little Girl (リトルガール)
- [2010.09.01] chAngE
Works
Radio
- [2010.04.17 - present] miwa no All Night Nippon R (miwaのオールナイトニッポンR)
References
- ↑ "miwa | Biography". Retrieved January 25, 2010.
- ↑ "慶大生歌手ｍｉｗａ連ドラ主題歌デビュー". Nikkan Sports. January 7, 2010. Retrieved January 25, 2010.
- ↑ ぶぁる (July 28, 2008). "miwa". Retrieved April 22, 2010.
- ↑ "miwa". MOD'S SHOP. Retrieved April 22, 2010.
- ↑ N Cube Entertainment Inc.. Retrieved April 24, 2010.
- ↑ "慶応大学在学中の19歳miwa、ドラマ主題歌で鮮烈でビュー". BARKS. January 17, 2010. Retrieved January 25, 2010.
External Links
- Official Website
- Official Blog
- Tristone Entertaiment Inc. Profile
- Japanese Wikipedia: miwa (シンガーソングライター)
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