Mukai Taichi: Difference between revisions
| Line 2: | Line 2: | ||
'''Mukai Taichi''' (向井太一) is a [[J-R&B]] singer-songwriter and model under the [[TOY'S FACTORY]] label. His musical style mixes J-pop with alternative R&B, soul, funk and experimental electronica sounds. | '''Mukai Taichi''' (向井太一) is a [[J-R&B]] singer-songwriter and model under the [[TOY'S FACTORY]] label. His musical style mixes J-pop with alternative R&B, soul, funk and experimental electronica sounds. | ||
In 2023, he announced that he would begin releasing music under the name '''TAIL.''' | |||
==Profile== | ==Profile== | ||
| Line 7: | Line 9: | ||
*'''Birthdate:''' {{bda|1992|03|13|mf=yes}} | *'''Birthdate:''' {{bda|1992|03|13|mf=yes}} | ||
*'''Birthplace:''' [[wikipedia:Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka, Japan]] | *'''Birthplace:''' [[wikipedia:Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka, Japan]] | ||
*'''Favorite Artists:''' [[wikipedia:Amy Winehouse|Amy Winehouse]] | |||
==Information== | ==Information== | ||
| Line 14: | Line 17: | ||
In 2020, Taichi started gaining attention from mainstream artists, collaborating with famous acts such as [[m-flo]] and [[SMAP]] former member [[Katori Shingo]]. | In 2020, Taichi started gaining attention from mainstream artists, collaborating with famous acts such as [[m-flo]] and [[SMAP]] former member [[Katori Shingo]]. | ||
In 2023, following the release of his first best-of album ''[[The Last (Mukai Taichi)|THE LAST]]'', Mukai announced that he would rebrand and begin releasing music under the name "TAIL." | |||
==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
| Line 31: | Line 36: | ||
*[2016.11.19] [[24 (Mukai Taichi)|24]] | *[2016.11.19] [[24 (Mukai Taichi)|24]] | ||
*[2017.08.23] [[Play (Mukai Taichi)|PLAY]] | *[2017.08.23] [[Play (Mukai Taichi)|PLAY]] | ||
*[2018.06.27] [[Love (Mukai Taichi)| | *[2018.06.27] [[Love (Mukai Taichi)|LOVE]] | ||
*[2019.06.19] [[27 (Mukai Taichi)|27]] | *[2019.06.19] [[27 (Mukai Taichi)|27]] | ||
*[2020.07.29] [[Supplement (Mukai Taichi)|Supplement]] | *[2020.07.29] [[Supplement (Mukai Taichi)|Supplement]] | ||
*[2021.09.22] [[Doors (Mukai Taichi)|DOORS]] | |||
*[2023.06.28] [[Canvas (Mukai Taichi)|CANVAS]] | *[2023.06.28] [[Canvas (Mukai Taichi)|CANVAS]] | ||
*[2024.06.12] [[Flex|flex]] <small>('''TAIL''')</small> | |||
*[2025.05.07] [[Blend|blend]] <small>('''TAIL''')</small> | |||
===Digital Singles=== | ===Digital Singles=== | ||
| Line 44: | Line 52: | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [http://taichimukai.com/ Official Website] | * [https://www.iamtail.com/ TAIL Official Website] | ||
* [https://twitter.com/TAICHI313 Official Twitter] | * [http://taichimukai.com/ Mukai Taichi Official Website] | ||
* [https://x.com/iamtailjp TAIL Official Twitter] | |||
* [https://twitter.com/TAICHI313 Mukai Taichi Official Twitter] | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSEforkEJxExxOaUng-d59Q Official YouTube] | * [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSEforkEJxExxOaUng-d59Q Official YouTube] | ||
* [https://www.instagram.com/taichi313/ Official Instagram] | * [https://www.instagram.com/iamtailjp/ TAIL Official Instagram] | ||
* [https://www.instagram.com/taichi313/ Mukai Taichi Official Instagram] | |||
[[Category:Artists]] | [[Category:Artists]] | ||
Revision as of 11:27, 23 December 2025
Mukai Taichi (向井太一) is a J-R&B singer-songwriter and model under the TOY'S FACTORY label. His musical style mixes J-pop with alternative R&B, soul, funk and experimental electronica sounds.
In 2023, he announced that he would begin releasing music under the name TAIL.
Profile
- Name: Mukai Taichi (向井太一)
- Birthdate: March 13, 1992
- Birthplace: Fukuoka, Japan
- Favorite Artists: Amy Winehouse
Information
Mukai started singing at age of 18, in 2010. He moved to Tokyo in order to achieve his musical career as a singer. He first debuted as a part of the funk band Modio. One year later, he decided to leave the band and start his own solo career. Mukai started posting some songs in Soundcloud, and since they were well received, he kept releasing them there. The first one was "Kimi ni Kiss shite". In June 7, 2015, he started writing in a blog for male fashion magazine men's FUDGE'.
In March 30, 2016, he released his first EP as an indie artist, Pool. In November 19, 2016, he released his second EP 24, under indie label Miya Terrace. In 23 August 2017, he did his big label debut under TOY'S FACTORY, the EP PLAY and in November 29, 2017, he released his debut album BLUE.
In 2020, Taichi started gaining attention from mainstream artists, collaborating with famous acts such as m-flo and SMAP former member Katori Shingo.
In 2023, following the release of his first best-of album THE LAST, Mukai announced that he would rebrand and begin releasing music under the name "TAIL."
Discography
Albums
- [2017.11.29] BLUE
- [2018.11.14] Pure
- [2019.09.18] Savage
- [2021.04.21] COLORLESS
- [2022.05.11] ANTIDOTE
Best Albums
- [2023.10.25] THE LAST
Mini-Albums
- [2016.03.30] Pool
- [2016.11.19] 24
- [2017.08.23] PLAY
- [2018.06.27] LOVE
- [2019.06.19] 27
- [2020.07.29] Supplement
- [2021.09.22] DOORS
- [2023.06.28] CANVAS
- [2024.06.12] flex (TAIL)
- [2025.05.07] blend (TAIL)
Digital Singles
- [2016.10.26] SLOW DOWN
- [2017.07.14] FLY
- [2017.10.27] Sora (feat. SALU)
- [2018.05.30] Siren
- [2025.10.29] 404
