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Hajime Chitose

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Hajime Chitose

Hajime Chitose (元ちとせ) is a Japanese Shima-Uta singer. At a young age she had won numerous folk-music awards for her singing and was even approached by a several record companies. However, she turned down these offers, opting instead to study to pursue a career as a beautician.

Profile

Information

An allergic reaction to the chemicals in the products caused her to drop-out of beautician school and seriously consider a musical career. She released two small albums with the independent label ATSUGUA in 2001. Her first major single through Epic Records was Wadatsumi no Ki in 2002. The single reached the #1 spot on the charts, and sold just under 850,000 units, making it the #3 best selling single of 2002 in Japan.

In early 2004 she announced her marriage and that she was expecting a child. She miscarried her first child, but soon conceived another. Her daughter was born on January 20, 2005. She also announced she would be taking time away from the music scene to focus on her family. However, in November of 2005, she returned with the single Kataritsugu Koto, an anti-war song. Her single, Ao no Requiem, is the theme song for the movie Hatsukoi.

In November of 2006, Hajime recorded Rokka Ballad (六花譚), which was used as the theme song for Hyoten, the remake of a popular drama of the same name.

In early 2007, Hajime went to Ireland to record two songs, Siuil A Run and Niji ga Umareru Kuni with The Chieftains. From June 1, to June 12, Hajime performed live with The Chieftains during their 2007 Japan tour, The Chieftains Forever!~.

Hajime is releasing her first single since Ao no Requiem on August 22, 2007. It is called Anata ga Koko ni Nite Hoshii / Miyori no Mori, and is Hajime's first double A-side single. On February 6, 2008, Hajime's song Megumi no Ame was featured on image7, a compilation album. The song was used in the 'P&G「h&s」' shampoo commercials and also has a PV. There is no word yet as to if the song will be officially released as a single.

Discography

Albums

Mini-Albums

Singles

Digital Downloads

DVD

Awards

  • [1994] Amami Folk Song Competition - Best Newcomer
  • [1997] Amami Folk Song Competition - Grand Prize
  • [2002] Women of the Year - 10th place
  • [2002] Oricon 35th Japan Record Sales Award - Best New Artist - Single Record Sales: Wadatsumi no Ki
  • [2002] Best Record of 2002 Award - Best Album: Hainumikaze
  • [2003] MVA 2003 - Best New Video Wadatsumi no Ki
  • [2003] Japan Gold Disc Award - New Artist of the Year
  • [2003] Japan Gold Disc Award - Song of the Year: Wadatsumi no Ki

Sheet Music Books

External Links

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