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'''aiko''' is a Japanese singer-songwriter under the [[Pony Canyon]] label.
'''aiko''' is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] singer-songwriter under the [[Pony Canyon]] label.


==Profile==
==Profile==
* '''Name:''' Yanai Aiko (柳井 愛子)
* '''Name:''' Yanai Aiko (柳井愛子)
* '''Stage Name:''' aiko
* '''Stage Name:''' aiko
* '''Birthday:''' November 22, 1975
* '''Birthdate:''' November 22, 1975
* '''Birthplace:''' [[Osaka Prefecture]], [[Japan]]
* '''Birthplace:''' [[Osaka Prefecture]], [[Japan]]
* '''[[Blood Type]]:''' AB
* '''[[Blood Type]]:''' AB
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==Information==
==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.
[[Image:ashita.jpg|thumb|200px|aiko promoting "[[Ashita (aiko)|Ashita]]" (1998)]]
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 (aiko)|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.
Later aiko was spotted by a producer, and in 1998 she debuted with the single [[Ashita (aiko)|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==
==Discography==
[[Image:shiawase.jpg|thumb|200px|aiko promoting "[[Shiawase]]" (2007)]]
[[Image:shiawase.jpg|thumb|200px|aiko promoting "[[Shiawase]]" (2007)]]
[[Image:ashita.jpg|thumb|200px|aiko during "[[Ashita (aiko)|Ashita]]" promotion (1998)]]
===Mini-Albums===
===Mini-Albums===
* [1997.12.20] [[Astral Box|astral box]] (Indie)
* [1997.12.20] [[Astral Box|astral box]] (''Indies'')
* [1998.05.30] [[Girlie|GIRLIE]] (Indie)
* [1998.05.30] [[Girlie|GIRLIE]] (''Indies'')


===Albums===
===Albums===
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===Singles===
===Singles===
* [1997.xx.xx] [[Doutei Omnibus]] (どうていオムニバス; ''Itinerary'') (Indie)
* [1997.xx.xx] [[Doutei Omnibus]] (どうていオムニバス; ''Itinerary'') (''Indies'')
* [1998.05.20] [[Hachimitsu]] (ハチミツ; ''Honey'') (Indie)
* [1998.05.20] [[Hachimitsu (aiko)|Hachimitsu]] (ハチミツ; ''Honey'') (''Indies'')
* [1998.07.17] [[Ashita (aiko)|Ashita]] (あした; ''Tomorrow'')
* [1998.07.17] [[Ashita (aiko)|Ashita]] (あした; ''Tomorrow'')
* [1999.03.03] [[Naki Mushi]] (ナキ・ムシ; ''Crybaby'')
* [1999.03.03] [[Naki Mushi]] (ナキ・ムシ; ''Crybaby'')
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* [2004.04.28] [[Kaban]] (かばん; ''Briefcase'')
* [2004.04.28] [[Kaban]] (かばん; ''Briefcase'')
* [2004.09.01] [[Hana Kaze]] (花風; ''Flower Wind'')
* [2004.09.01] [[Hana Kaze]] (花風; ''Flower Wind'')
* [2005.02.16] [[Mikuni Eki]] (三国駅) #2
* [2005.02.16] [[Mikuni Eki]] (三国駅)
* [2005.08.03] [[Kirakira (aiko)|Kirakira]] (キラキラ; ''Glitter'')
* [2005.08.03] [[Kirakira (aiko)|Kirakira]] (キラキラ; ''Glitter'')
* [2005.11.30] [[Star (aiko)|Star]] (スター)
* [2005.11.30] [[Star (aiko)|Star]] (スター)
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* [2007.05.30] [[Shiawase]] (シアワセ; ''Happiness'')
* [2007.05.30] [[Shiawase]] (シアワセ; ''Happiness'')
* [2007.08.22] [[Hoshi no Nai Sekai / Yokogao]] (星のない世界 / 横顔; ''World Without Stars / Face in Profile'')
* [2007.08.22] [[Hoshi no Nai Sekai / Yokogao]] (星のない世界 / 横顔; ''World Without Stars / Face in Profile'')
* [2008.03.12] [[Futari]] (二人; ''Two People'')
* [2008.03.12] [[Futari (aiko)|Futari]] (二人; ''Two People'')
* [2008.07.23] [[Kiss Hug|KissHug]]
* [2008.07.23] [[Kisshug|KissHug]]
* [2009.02.18] [[Milk / Nageki no Kiss|milk / Nageki no Kiss]] (嘆きのキス; ''Kiss of Grief'')
* [2009.02.18] [[Milk / Nageki no Kiss|milk / Nageki no Kiss]] (嘆きのキス; ''Kiss of Grief'')


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==Books==
==Books==
[[Image:aiko bon.jpg|100px|aiko bon]]
* [2005.03.29] aiko bon
* [2005.03.29] aiko bon


==External Links==
==External Links==
 
*[http://aiko.can-d.com/ Official Website]
* [http://aiko.can-d.com/ Official Website]
*[http://hp.ponycanyon.co.jp/pchp/cgi-bin/PCHPM.pl?TRGID=PCHP_ART_1010&CMD=DSP&DSP_ATSCOD=30059900 Pony Canyon Official Website]


[[Category:Artists]]
[[Category:Artists]]
[[Category:J-Pop]]
[[Category:J-Pop]]
[[Category:Songwriter]]
[[Category:Blood Type AB]]
[[Category:Blood Type AB]]
[[Category:Osaka Artists]]
[[Category:Osaka Artists]]
[[Category:1975 Births]]
[[Category:1975 Births]]

Revision as of 15:56, 2 July 2009

aiko

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

Profile

  • Name: Yanai Aiko (柳井愛子)
  • Stage Name: aiko
  • Birthdate: 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 promoting "Ashita" (1998)

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.

Discography

aiko promoting "Shiawase" (2007)

Mini-Albums

Albums

Singles

VHS / DVDs

Compilation / Other Albums

Books

aiko bon

  • [2005.03.29] aiko bon

External Links

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