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| − | '''SNoW''' is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] singer-songwriter formerly under [[Sony Music Entertainment]]. She is best known for her songs [[Sakasama no Chou]] and [[Nightmare (SNoW)|NightmaRe]] which were used in the anime [[ | + | [[Image:SNoW - Hatsuyuki Promo.jpg|thumb|250px|SNoW promoting [[Hatsuyuki (SNoW)|Hatsuyuki]] (2007)]] |
| − | + | '''SNoW''' is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] singer-songwriter formerly under [[Sony Music Entertainment]]. She is best known for her songs [[Sakasama no Chou]] and [[Nightmare (SNoW)|NightmaRe]] which were used in the anime [[wikipedia:Hell Girl|Jigoku Shoujo]]. In the year 2007, she was dropped by [[Sony Music Entertainment]] due to low sales. In 2008, she changed her stage name to '''Yukie''' and transfered to [[Universal Music Japan]]. | |
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| + | ==Profile== | ||
* '''Name:''' SNoW | * '''Name:''' SNoW | ||
* '''Birthday:''' June 11th, 1985 | * '''Birthday:''' June 11th, 1985 | ||
| − | * '''[[Blood Type]] | + | * '''[[Blood Type]]:''' A |
| − | * '''Inspirational Artists:''' [ | + | * '''Inspirational Artists:''' [[wikipedia:Ani DiFranco|Ani DiFranco]], [[wikipedia:Iggy Pop|Iggy Pop]], [[wikipedia:Talking Heads|Talking Heads]] |
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SNoW moved with her family to Los Angeles when she was five years old. She grew up in a household where she was taught [[Japanese]] and [[English]] at the same time. She first started creating music at the age of 13, with the help of a friend. | SNoW moved with her family to Los Angeles when she was five years old. She grew up in a household where she was taught [[Japanese]] and [[English]] at the same time. She first started creating music at the age of 13, with the help of a friend. | ||
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In 2005, SNoW made the transition of an indies artist to major label artist by signing with, [[Sony Music Entertainment]]. Her first single with [[Sony]], [[Hanabi Made Ato Sukoshi]] was released almost nine months after her indie debut. The single failed to chart on the [[Oricon]]. | In 2005, SNoW made the transition of an indies artist to major label artist by signing with, [[Sony Music Entertainment]]. Her first single with [[Sony]], [[Hanabi Made Ato Sukoshi]] was released almost nine months after her indie debut. The single failed to chart on the [[Oricon]]. | ||
| − | Her second single [[Sakasama no Chou]] was released about six months later and was used as the opening song to the [[ | + | Her second single [[Sakasama no Chou]] was released about six months later and was used as the opening song to the [[wikipedia:Hell Girl|Jigoku Shoujo]] anime. With the help of the tie-in it reached the number forty-sixth position on the [[Oricon]] and charted for a total of eight weeks, making it her most successful single to date. |
SNoW soon returned with [[On&On|on&on]], her third single also failed to chart on the [[Oricon]]. With the release of her fourth single, [[Nightmare (SNoW)|NightmaRe]] SNoW made a comeback to the [[Oricon]]. The single reached the 50th position on the [[Oricon]] and charted for a total of three weeks. It's success was yet again because of the tie-in with the anime [[Jigoku Shoujo|Jigoku Shoujo]] which [[Nightmare (SNoW)|NightmaRe]] was used as the closing song. | SNoW soon returned with [[On&On|on&on]], her third single also failed to chart on the [[Oricon]]. With the release of her fourth single, [[Nightmare (SNoW)|NightmaRe]] SNoW made a comeback to the [[Oricon]]. The single reached the 50th position on the [[Oricon]] and charted for a total of three weeks. It's success was yet again because of the tie-in with the anime [[Jigoku Shoujo|Jigoku Shoujo]] which [[Nightmare (SNoW)|NightmaRe]] was used as the closing song. | ||
| − | + | Not even the month after the release of [[Nightmare (SNoW)|NightmaRe]] SNoW announced that she would be releasing an album. Her debut album, [[Hatsuyuki (SNoW)|Hatsuyuki]] would be released on January 17th. The album is made up of her five singles and most of their b-sides, only contains three new songs. | |
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Lately SNoW has started learning the guitar and maintains a strong interest in photography and art. She is presently enrolled in Santa Monica College. | Lately SNoW has started learning the guitar and maintains a strong interest in photography and art. She is presently enrolled in Santa Monica College. | ||
| − | In July 2007, SNoW was dropped by her label [[Sony Music Entertainment]]. Even though she has been working on new songs | + | In July 2007, SNoW was dropped by her label [[Sony Music Entertainment]]. Even though she has been working on new songs. |
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| + | ==Discography== | ||
| + | ===Albums=== | ||
* [2007.01.24] [[Hatsuyuki (SNoW)|Hatsuyuki]] (初雪; ''First Snow'') | * [2007.01.24] [[Hatsuyuki (SNoW)|Hatsuyuki]] (初雪; ''First Snow'') | ||
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| − | + | * [2004.11.15] [[Yes (SNoW)|Yes]] (Indie) | |
| − | * [2004.11.15] [[Yes (SNoW)|Yes]] ( | ||
* [2005.07.06] [[Hanabi Made Ato Sukoshi]] (花火まであとすこし; ''A Little After the Fireworks'') | * [2005.07.06] [[Hanabi Made Ato Sukoshi]] (花火まであとすこし; ''A Little After the Fireworks'') | ||
* [2006.01.25] [[Sakasama no Chou]] (逆さまの蝶; ''The Inverted Butterfly'') | * [2006.01.25] [[Sakasama no Chou]] (逆さまの蝶; ''The Inverted Butterfly'') | ||
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* [2006.12.06] [[Nightmare (SNoW)|NightmaRe]] | * [2006.12.06] [[Nightmare (SNoW)|NightmaRe]] | ||
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| − | + | * [2008.06.18] [[SoulJa]] - [[Spirits|SPIRITS X'tended]] (#2 [[SoulJa]] x '''Yukie''' - ''Soba ni Iru ne'') | |
| + | * [2008.09.03] [[BENNIE K]] - [[Music Traveler]] (#3 ''Product Of Misery'' with '''Yukie''') | ||
| + | * [2008.10.29] [[BENNIE K]] - [[THE "Bestest" BENNIE K Show|THE “BESTEST" BENNIE K SHOW]] (#13 ''Product Of Misery'' with '''Yukie''') | ||
| + | * [2009.02.25] [[SoulJa]] - [[Colorz|COLORZ]] (#2 ''COLORZ of LOVE'' feat. '''Yukie''' & [[Oki Jin]]) | ||
| + | ==External Links== | ||
* [http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Info/SNoW/index2.html Official Site] | * [http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Info/SNoW/index2.html Official Site] | ||
* [http://nowsnow.seesaa.net/ Official Blog] | * [http://nowsnow.seesaa.net/ Official Blog] | ||
* [http://www.oricon.co.jp/artists/350674/ Oricon Profile] | * [http://www.oricon.co.jp/artists/350674/ Oricon Profile] | ||
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Revision as of 13:13, 27 May 2009
SNoW is a Japanese pop singer-songwriter formerly under Sony Music Entertainment. She is best known for her songs Sakasama no Chou and NightmaRe which were used in the anime Jigoku Shoujo. In the year 2007, she was dropped by Sony Music Entertainment due to low sales. In 2008, she changed her stage name to Yukie and transfered to Universal Music Japan.
Contents
Profile
- Name: SNoW
- Birthday: June 11th, 1985
- Blood Type: A
- Inspirational Artists: Ani DiFranco, Iggy Pop, Talking Heads
Information
SNoW moved with her family to Los Angeles when she was five years old. She grew up in a household where she was taught Japanese and English at the same time. She first started creating music at the age of 13, with the help of a friend.
When she was 16 years old, she was discovered by a Producer, who took her to Japan. During their time in Japan they work on her demo tape. She finally ended up signing with the indie label Kitty Films. Her debut single, Yes was a Christmas single that was released in November of 2004.
In 2005, SNoW made the transition of an indies artist to major label artist by signing with, Sony Music Entertainment. Her first single with Sony, Hanabi Made Ato Sukoshi was released almost nine months after her indie debut. The single failed to chart on the Oricon.
Her second single Sakasama no Chou was released about six months later and was used as the opening song to the Jigoku Shoujo anime. With the help of the tie-in it reached the number forty-sixth position on the Oricon and charted for a total of eight weeks, making it her most successful single to date.
SNoW soon returned with on&on, her third single also failed to chart on the Oricon. With the release of her fourth single, NightmaRe SNoW made a comeback to the Oricon. The single reached the 50th position on the Oricon and charted for a total of three weeks. It's success was yet again because of the tie-in with the anime Jigoku Shoujo which NightmaRe was used as the closing song.
Not even the month after the release of NightmaRe SNoW announced that she would be releasing an album. Her debut album, Hatsuyuki would be released on January 17th. The album is made up of her five singles and most of their b-sides, only contains three new songs.
Lately SNoW has started learning the guitar and maintains a strong interest in photography and art. She is presently enrolled in Santa Monica College.
In July 2007, SNoW was dropped by her label Sony Music Entertainment. Even though she has been working on new songs.
Discography
Albums
- [2007.01.24] Hatsuyuki (初雪; First Snow)
Singles
- [2004.11.15] Yes (Indie)
- [2005.07.06] Hanabi Made Ato Sukoshi (花火まであとすこし; A Little After the Fireworks)
- [2006.01.25] Sakasama no Chou (逆さまの蝶; The Inverted Butterfly)
- [2006.07.05] on&on
- [2006.12.06] NightmaRe
Collaboration
- [2008.06.18] SoulJa - SPIRITS X'tended (#2 SoulJa x Yukie - Soba ni Iru ne)
- [2008.09.03] BENNIE K - Music Traveler (#3 Product Of Misery with Yukie)
- [2008.10.29] BENNIE K - THE “BESTEST" BENNIE K SHOW (#13 Product Of Misery with Yukie)
- [2009.02.25] SoulJa - COLORZ (#2 COLORZ of LOVE feat. Yukie & Oki Jin)
