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Following the digital success of her song, "[[Kimi ni Okuru Uta ( song)|Kimi ni Okuru Uta]]", Sugawara released her debut single "[[Ano Hi no Yakusoku]]" on September 30, 2009. On September 3, 2009, at ''[[wikipedia:Final Fantasy XIII|FINAL FANTASY XIII]]'' premier, it was announced that she will perform its theme song, "[[Kimi ga Iru Kara (Sugawara Sayuri)|Kimi ga Iru Kara]]". The song is composed by [[Hamauzu Masashi]] and Sugawara also performed its orchestra version on the premier. The single "[[Kimi ga Iru Kara (Sugawara Sayuri)|Kimi ga Iru Kara]]" was released on December 2, two weeks before the release date of ''[[wikipedia:Final Fantasy XIII|FINAL FANTASY XIII]]''.
 
Following the digital success of her song, "[[Kimi ni Okuru Uta ( song)|Kimi ni Okuru Uta]]", Sugawara released her debut single "[[Ano Hi no Yakusoku]]" on September 30, 2009. On September 3, 2009, at ''[[wikipedia:Final Fantasy XIII|FINAL FANTASY XIII]]'' premier, it was announced that she will perform its theme song, "[[Kimi ga Iru Kara (Sugawara Sayuri)|Kimi ga Iru Kara]]". The song is composed by [[Hamauzu Masashi]] and Sugawara also performed its orchestra version on the premier. The single "[[Kimi ga Iru Kara (Sugawara Sayuri)|Kimi ga Iru Kara]]" was released on December 2, two weeks before the release date of ''[[wikipedia:Final Fantasy XIII|FINAL FANTASY XIII]]''.
Her first album, ''[[First Story (Sugawara Sayuri)|First Story]]'', was released on January 27th 2010. And peaked at number #14 on the Oricon charts, selling 10,217 copies. Sayuri's 3rd single, "[[Sunao ni Narenakute (Sugawara Sayuri)|Sunao ni Narenakute]]," released on May 19, 2010 was used as the insert song for the drama of the same title: ''[[Sunao ni Narenakute (drama)|Sunao ni Narenakute]]'', starring [[Eita]] and [[Ueno Juri]]. Also on September 1, 2010, Sayuri's 4th single, "[["Suki" to Iu Kotoba]]" was used as the theme song to the 2010 version of the drama ''[[Kasouken no Onna]]''. On October 16th and 24th, Sayuri held her first LIVE tour at Shinsaibashi and Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO titled; ''Sugawara Sayuri Live Tour -The One-''. And also held school festival LIVE tours in November at Touhou, Kitasato and Momoyama Universities.
 
  
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On January 27th 2010, Sugawara released her first album, ''[[First Story (Sugawara Sayuri)|First Story]]'', the album peaked at number #14 on the Oricon charts, selling 10,217 copies.
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On May 19, 2010, Sugawara released her 3rd single, "[[Sunao ni Narenakute (Sugawara Sayuri)|Sunao ni Narenakute]]," it was used as the insert song for the drama of the same title: ''[[Sunao ni Narenakute (drama)|Sunao ni Narenakute]]'', starring [[Eita]] and [[Ueno Juri]].
  
On December 22, 2010, Sayuri released her second mini-album, ''[[Close to You (Sugawara Sayuri mini-album)|Close To You]]''. Sugawara embarked on her mini live tour entitled, ''-Close To You-'' in late February, with performances at CLUB QUATTRO in Shinsaibashi on February 25th and Nagoya's E.L.L. on March 2nd, finally, the final tour took place in Akasaka on March 4th. Over 1000 fans packed into Akasaka BLITZ for the final concert.
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On September 1, 2010, Sugawara released her 4th single, "[["Suki" to Iu Kotoba]]" it used as the theme song to the 2010 version of the drama ''[[Kasouken no Onna]]''. In October, Sugawara held her first LIVE tour at Shinsaibashi and Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO titled; ''Sugawara Sayuri Live Tour -The One-''. She also held school festival LIVE tours in November at Touhou, Kitasato and Momoyama Universities.
  
On April 18, 2011, Sayuri confirmed on her blog that she will be releasing a third mini-album that will be the sequel to her second mini-album, ''[[Close to You (Sugawara Sayuri mini-album)|Close To You]],'' she describes the album as, "''This new release will show you all a new face of Sugawara Sayuri, producing all kinds of colorful music. I wanted to convey a message in these times, with new challenges like composing music, so I hope all of you will react excitedly to the things I give you.''.." Three days after the release of her mini-album, ''[[Forever... (Sugawara Sayuri mini-album)|Forever...]]'', Sayuri arrvied in Akita, her hometown for a free special LIVE concert. People as faraway as Tokyo and Yokohama travel to see the LIVE concert. Sayuri began working on a new song on July 28th, stating, ''"The song we recorded today is an emotional song that sounds like it's from an earlier era. This song makes my heart feel all warm and fluffy. I'm really looking forward to finishing it."''
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===Close To You, Forever... and Ashita ni Naru Mae ni===
  
On October 5th, Sayuri announced that she is going to release a new single, "[[Ashita ni Naru Mae ni (Sugawara Sayuri)|Ashita ni Naru Mae ni]]" on December 7th. The title song was written by [[Kato Kanako]], who also wrote lyrics for [[Jang Geun Suk]]’s Japanese debut "[[Let Me Cry|Let me cry]]."
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On December 22, 2010, Sugawara released her second mini-album, ''[[Close to You (Sugawara Sayuri mini-album)|Close To You]]''. Sugawara embarked on her mini live tour entitled, ''-Close To You-'' in late February, with performances at CLUB QUATTRO in Shinsaibashi on February 25th and Nagoya's E.L.L. on March 2nd. The final tour took place in Akasaka on March 4th, over 1000 fans packed into Akasaka BLITZ for the final concert.
  
Sayuri released her 6th single, "[[Habataku Kimi e]]," two days after her one-man LIVE at Shibuya [[duo MUSIC EXCHANGE!]] on March 26th. The music video of the single features [[INAC Kobe Leonessa]]'s player, [[Kawasumi Nahomi]].
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On July 20, 2011, Sugawara released her third mini-album, ''[[Forever... (Sugawara Sayuri mini-album)|Forever...]]''. The mini-abum is said to be be the sequel to her second mini-album. Sugawara arrvied in Akita, her hometown for a free special LIVE concert, three days after the release of the mini-album. People as faraway as Tokyo and Yokohama travel to see the LIVE concert.  
  
On June 27, 2012, Sayuri was featured in singer-songwriter [[Sunya]]'s first album, ''[[Drama (Sunya)|DRAMA]],'' in the song called, "[[Zutto Zutto Futari de...]]" feat. [[Sugawara Sayuri]]. She also participated in the joint planning of [[Recochoku]] and [[music.jp]] as the fifth artist in, "I LOVE COVER." The theme is, ''"Are there any male music artists that you want to cover?"'' The chosen song was determined by requests and votes. The digital single was released on June 27, the cover song was [[Sukima Switch]]'s second single, "[[Kanade (Sukima Switch)|Kanade]]."
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On October 5, 2011 Sugawara announced her 5th single, "[[Ashita ni Naru Mae ni (Sugawara Sayuri)|Ashita ni Naru Mae ni]]" released on December 7, 2011. The title song was written by [[Kato Kanako]], who also wrote lyrics for [[Jang Geun Suk]]’s Japanese debut "[[Let Me Cry|Let me cry]]."  
  
On August 24, 2012, Sayuri announced she will be releasing her second full-length album on November 14th.
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On March 28, 2012, Sugawara released her 6th single, "[[Habataku Kimi e]]," two days after her one-man LIVE at Shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE! on March 26th. The music video of the single features [[INAC Kobe Leonessa]]'s player, [[Kawasumi Nahomi]].
  
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On June 27, 2012, Sugawara was featured in singer-songwriter [[Sunya]]'s first album, ''[[Drama (Sunya)|DRAMA]],'' in the song called, "[[Zutto Zutto Futari de...]]" feat. [[Sugawara Sayuri]]. She also participated in the joint planning of [[Recochoku]] and [[music.jp]] as the fifth artist in, "I LOVE COVER." The theme is, ''"Are there any male music artists that you want to cover?"'' The chosen song was determined by requests and votes. The digital single was released on June 27, the cover song was [[Sukima Switch]]'s second single, "[[Kanade (Sukima Switch)|Kanade]]."
  
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On August 24, 2012, Sugawara announced she will be releasing her second full-length album on November 14th.
  
 
==Discography==
 
==Discography==

Revision as of 02:16, 25 August 2012

Sugawara Sayuri promoting "Habataku Kimi e" (2012)

Sugawara Sayuri (菅原紗由理) is a Japanese pop singer signed to For Life Music Entertainment.

Profile

  • Name: Sugawara Sayuri (菅原紗由理)
  • Nickname: Sayu
  • Birthday: June 29, 1990 (1990-06-29) (age 33)
  • Birthplace: Yokote, Akita, Japan
  • Blood Type: A
  • Height: 165 cm (5'4)
  • Pet: rabbit named Mimi (The model for Sayuri goods)
  • Favorite Artists: Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, P!nk, MISIA, DREAMS COME TRUE, BENNIE K, Mr. Children
  • Likes: Getting nails done, favorite nail cover, red. Eating out, drinking sake, blogging.
  • Dislikes: Raw food
  • Fun Fact: Good at playing basket ball, before her debut she used to practice singing at a bar her friend used to run.

Information

In January 2008, Sugawara participated to 7DAYS Audition and 30DAYS Audition. With her transparent voice, she won both auditions and got a contract with For Life Music Entertainment. On December 17, 2008, Sugawara released her first song digitally through Chaku-Uta, "Destiny" is sampled from Franz Liszt's classical masterpiece "Liebesträume" ([Ger]; Dream of Love) and featured rapper FEROS. In April 2009, she made her major debut with the mini-album, Kimi ni Okuru Uta.

Following the digital success of her song, "Kimi ni Okuru Uta", Sugawara released her debut single "Ano Hi no Yakusoku" on September 30, 2009. On September 3, 2009, at FINAL FANTASY XIII premier, it was announced that she will perform its theme song, "Kimi ga Iru Kara". The song is composed by Hamauzu Masashi and Sugawara also performed its orchestra version on the premier. The single "Kimi ga Iru Kara" was released on December 2, two weeks before the release date of FINAL FANTASY XIII.

On January 27th 2010, Sugawara released her first album, First Story, the album peaked at number #14 on the Oricon charts, selling 10,217 copies.

On May 19, 2010, Sugawara released her 3rd single, "Sunao ni Narenakute," it was used as the insert song for the drama of the same title: Sunao ni Narenakute, starring Eita and Ueno Juri.

On September 1, 2010, Sugawara released her 4th single, ""Suki" to Iu Kotoba" it used as the theme song to the 2010 version of the drama Kasouken no Onna. In October, Sugawara held her first LIVE tour at Shinsaibashi and Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO titled; Sugawara Sayuri Live Tour -The One-. She also held school festival LIVE tours in November at Touhou, Kitasato and Momoyama Universities.

Close To You, Forever... and Ashita ni Naru Mae ni

On December 22, 2010, Sugawara released her second mini-album, Close To You. Sugawara embarked on her mini live tour entitled, -Close To You- in late February, with performances at CLUB QUATTRO in Shinsaibashi on February 25th and Nagoya's E.L.L. on March 2nd. The final tour took place in Akasaka on March 4th, over 1000 fans packed into Akasaka BLITZ for the final concert.

On July 20, 2011, Sugawara released her third mini-album, Forever.... The mini-abum is said to be be the sequel to her second mini-album. Sugawara arrvied in Akita, her hometown for a free special LIVE concert, three days after the release of the mini-album. People as faraway as Tokyo and Yokohama travel to see the LIVE concert.

On October 5, 2011 Sugawara announced her 5th single, "Ashita ni Naru Mae ni" released on December 7, 2011. The title song was written by Kato Kanako, who also wrote lyrics for Jang Geun Suk’s Japanese debut "Let me cry."

On March 28, 2012, Sugawara released her 6th single, "Habataku Kimi e," two days after her one-man LIVE at Shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE! on March 26th. The music video of the single features INAC Kobe Leonessa's player, Kawasumi Nahomi.

On June 27, 2012, Sugawara was featured in singer-songwriter Sunya's first album, DRAMA, in the song called, "Zutto Zutto Futari de..." feat. Sugawara Sayuri. She also participated in the joint planning of Recochoku and music.jp as the fifth artist in, "I LOVE COVER." The theme is, "Are there any male music artists that you want to cover?" The chosen song was determined by requests and votes. The digital single was released on June 27, the cover song was Sukima Switch's second single, "Kanade."

On August 24, 2012, Sugawara announced she will be releasing her second full-length album on November 14th.

Discography

Sugawara Sayuri promoting Kimi ni Okuru Uta (2009)
Sugawara Sayuri promoting Close To You (2010)

Albums

Mini-Albums

Singles

Digital Singles

  • [2008.12.17] Destiny feat. FEROS
  • [2012.06.27] Kanade (奏(かなで); Response) (Recochoku)

Collaborations / Compilations

External Links