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[[File:Top Junction Promo.jpg|thumb|350px|lecca promoting ''[[Top Junction|TOP JUNCTION]]'' (2013)]]
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[[File:HighStreetPromo.JPG|thumb|350px|lecca promoting ''[[High Street]]'' (2017)]]
  
 
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'''lecca''' is a, Jamaican inspired, [[:Category:J-Reggae|Japanese reggae]]-[[Wikipedia:Dancehall|dancehall]] singer-songwriter. She made her indies debut in 2005. In 2006 she was signed to [[avex trax]]'s [[cutting edge]] sub-label, making her major label debut with the ''[[Dreamer]]'' mini-album. She is managed by [[ARTIMAGE]] agency.
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'''lecca''' is a Jamaican inspired, [[:Category:J-Reggae|Japanese reggae]]-[[Wikipedia:Dancehall|dancehall]] singer-songwriter and politician. She made her indies debut in 2005. In 2006 she was signed to [[avex trax]]'s [[cutting edge]] sub-label, making her major label debut with the ''[[Dreamer]]'' mini-album. She is managed by [[ARTIMAGE]] agency.
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==Profile==
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*'''Stage Name:''' lecca (レッカ)
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*'''Real Name:''' Saitou Reina (斎藤礼伊奈)
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*'''Birthdate:''' {{bda|1979|02|26|mf=yes}}
  
 
==Information==
 
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She returned to Japan in 2003, and joined the [[J-Hip-Hop|hip-hop]] group [[LEGNIS]]. In the group, she was the vocalist and main songwriter.
 
She returned to Japan in 2003, and joined the [[J-Hip-Hop|hip-hop]] group [[LEGNIS]]. In the group, she was the vocalist and main songwriter.
  
In 2004, lecca became friends with [[:Category:J-Reggae|Japanese reggae]] artist [[PANG]] and was featured on her mini-album. She was featured on two tracks, "[[Aha!|AHA!]]" and "[[Yukari|YURARI]]", where lecca was credited as the MC and the composer. [[PANG|PANG]] then invited lecca to perform with her at the famous reggae music festival ''JAPAN REGGAE FESTA in OKINAWA''.
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In 2004, lecca became friends with [[:Category:J-Reggae|Japanese reggae]] artist [[PANG]] and was featured on several songs: [[Midnight Jungle (PANG song)|Midnight Jungle]] from [[Yurari (PANG mini-album)|Yurari]] and [[Dundarari]] and [[Arabia no Hime no Uta]] from [[Aha! (PANG mini-album)|Aha!]] (although her name was written in kanji at the time). [[PANG]] then invited lecca to perform with her at the famous reggae music festival ''JAPAN REGGAE FESTA in OKINAWA''.
  
 
She signed to an indies label in 2005, releasing her first album ''[[lecca (album)|lecca]]'' (since it's written in kanji it's often romanized as ''Rekka''). Though the album didn't sell very well it was well received by critics. On [[wikipedia:HMV|HMV]], the album was ranked as one-of the "Best of 2005" as well as ranking in the reggae & ska top 10. The album was strongly influenced by reggae and had a heavy dancehall sound.
 
She signed to an indies label in 2005, releasing her first album ''[[lecca (album)|lecca]]'' (since it's written in kanji it's often romanized as ''Rekka''). Though the album didn't sell very well it was well received by critics. On [[wikipedia:HMV|HMV]], the album was ranked as one-of the "Best of 2005" as well as ranking in the reggae & ska top 10. The album was strongly influenced by reggae and had a heavy dancehall sound.
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Over the next year lecca gained more popularity. She appeared at WOOFIN' [[Girl's Night|GIRL'S NIGHT]] as well as [[Girls Park]]. Her second major album, ''[[Otaku Girls no Utage]]'' peaked at #33 on the [[Oricon]] weekly chart. This time around lecca showed a variety in musical styles. The album was a mix between her normal style with a few 1980's inspired-dance tracks.
 
Over the next year lecca gained more popularity. She appeared at WOOFIN' [[Girl's Night|GIRL'S NIGHT]] as well as [[Girls Park]]. Her second major album, ''[[Otaku Girls no Utage]]'' peaked at #33 on the [[Oricon]] weekly chart. This time around lecca showed a variety in musical styles. The album was a mix between her normal style with a few 1980's inspired-dance tracks.
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In July 2017 she was elected as a member of Tomin First no Kai, the new political party led by [[wikipedia:Yuriko Koike|Yuriko Koike]] and ceased music activities. However, she returned to the music scene in September 2019 with the digital single [[Team Try|team try]].
 
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[[File:lecca-TSUBOMI-promo.jpg|thumb|220px|lecca promoting "[[Tsubomi / Snow Crystals|TSUBOMI / Snow Crystals]]" (2010)]]
 
[[File:lecca-TSUBOMI-promo.jpg|thumb|220px|lecca promoting "[[Tsubomi / Snow Crystals|TSUBOMI / Snow Crystals]]" (2010)]]
 
[[File:RightDirectionPROMO.jpg|thumb|220px|lecca promoting "[[Right Direction]]" (2011)]]
 
[[File:RightDirectionPROMO.jpg|thumb|220px|lecca promoting "[[Right Direction]]" (2011)]]
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[[File:Top Junction Promo.jpg|thumb|220px|lecca promoting ''[[Top Junction|TOP JUNCTION]]'' (2013)]]
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[[File:lecca - tough Village promo.jpg|thumb|220px|lecca promoting ''[[Tough Village|tough Village]]'' (2014)]]
  
 
===Studio Albums===
 
===Studio Albums===
 
* [2005.02.15] [[lecca (album)|lecca]] (烈火; ''Fire'') <small>('''indies''')</small>
 
* [2005.02.15] [[lecca (album)|lecca]] (烈火; ''Fire'') <small>('''indies''')</small>
 
* [2006.08.23] [[Urban Pirates|URBAN PIRATES]]
 
* [2006.08.23] [[Urban Pirates|URBAN PIRATES]]
* [2007.08.01] [[Otaku Girls no Utage|Otaku girls no Utage]] (おたくgirlsの宴; ''Banquet of Home Girls'')
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* [2007.08.01] [[Otaku Girls no Utage|Otaku girls no Utage]] (おたくgirlsの宴; ''Party of Home Girls'')
 
* [2008.07.30] [[City Caravan]]
 
* [2008.07.30] [[City Caravan]]
 
* [2009.07.15] [[Big Popper|BIG POPPER]]
 
* [2009.07.15] [[Big Popper|BIG POPPER]]
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* [2012.12.12] [[Zoolander|ZOOLANDER]]
 
* [2012.12.12] [[Zoolander|ZOOLANDER]]
 
* [2013.12.11] [[Top Junction|TOP JUNCTION]]
 
* [2013.12.11] [[Top Junction|TOP JUNCTION]]
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* [2014.08.06] [[Tough Village|tough Village]]
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* [2015.08.26] [[Maemuki (lecca album)|Maemuki]] (前向き; ''Forward'')
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* [2017.03.01] [[High Street]]
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===Best Albums===
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* [2016.01.27] [[Best Positive|BEST POSITIVE]]
  
 
===Mini-Albums===
 
===Mini-Albums===
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* [2008.02.13] [[Mado no Mukou]] (マドのむこう; ''Beyond the Window'')
 
* [2008.02.13] [[Mado no Mukou]] (マドのむこう; ''Beyond the Window'')
 
* [2011.03.09] [[Hakobune ~Ballads In Me~|Hakobune ~ballads in me~]] (箱舟 ~ballads in me~; ''Ark ~ballads in me~'')
 
* [2011.03.09] [[Hakobune ~Ballads In Me~|Hakobune ~ballads in me~]] (箱舟 ~ballads in me~; ''Ark ~ballads in me~'')
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===Live Albums===
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* [2012.08.08] [[lecca Live 2012 Jammin' the Empire @ Nihon Budokan]] (日本武道館) <small>(Digital)</small>
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* [2013.03.06] [[lecca Live Tour 2010 Power Butterfly|lecca LIVE TOUR 2010 Power Butterfly]] (パワーバタフライ) <small>(Digital)</small>
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* [2013.07.17] [[lecca Live 2013 Zoolander|lecca LIVE 2013 ZOOLANDER]] <small>(Digital)</small>
  
 
===Singles===
 
===Singles===
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===Digital Singles===
 
===Digital Singles===
* [2011.01.01] [[Mata Itsuka]] (マタイツカ; ''Sometime Again'')
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* [2006.08.02] [[Urban Pirates (song)|Urban Pirates]]
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* [2006.08.09] [[What a Girl Can Do|What a girl can do]]
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* [2007.07.04] [[Start Line (lecca)|Start Line]] (スタートライン)
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* [2008.07.07] [[Ai&Lie&Wine|Ai&lie&wine]] (愛&lie&wine)
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* [2011.02.09] [[Mata Itsuka]] (マタイツカ; ''Sometime Again'')
 
* [2011.02.09] [[Credit (lecca)|credit]]
 
* [2011.02.09] [[Credit (lecca)|credit]]
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* [2011.03.02] [[Kurenai Sora|Kurenai Sora (from LIVE TOUR 2010 Power Butterfly)]] (紅空)
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* [2011.03.02] [[Kimi ni Todoke (lecca)|Kimi ni Todoke (from LIVE TOUR 2010 Power Butterfly)]] (君にとどけ)
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* [2011.03.02] [[My Measure|My measure (from LIVE TOUR 2010 Power Butterfly)]]
 
* [2011.04.13] [[Gift (lecca)|gift]]
 
* [2011.04.13] [[Gift (lecca)|gift]]
* [2011.08.24] [[Familia (lecca)|Familia!]] (ファミリア!)
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* [2011.08.24] [[Familia!]] (ファミリア!)
* [2012.11.14] [[Clown Love]]
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* [2012.07.04] [[Today (lecca)|TODAY]]
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* [2012.12.05] [[Clown Love]]
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* [2013.07.17] [[Sola|SOLA]]
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* [2014.08.06] [[Vibes Up]] feat. [[JUMBO MAATCH]]
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* [2015.02.18] [[Live Again|live again]]
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* [2015.07.15] [[Netsuku]] (熱ク)
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* [2019.09.18] [[Team Try|team try]]
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* [2019.11.24] [[Shounen (lecca song)|Shounen]] (少年)
  
 
===Vinyls===
 
===Vinyls===
 
* [2007.12.09] [[lecca EP]]
 
* [2007.12.09] [[lecca EP]]
  
===DVDs===
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===Video Releases===
 
* [2011.03.09] [[lecca Live Tour 2010 "Power Butterfly"|lecca LIVE TOUR 2010 "Power Butterfly"]] (lecca Live Tour 2010 "パワーバタフライ")
 
* [2011.03.09] [[lecca Live Tour 2010 "Power Butterfly"|lecca LIVE TOUR 2010 "Power Butterfly"]] (lecca Live Tour 2010 "パワーバタフライ")
 
* [2012.08.08] [[lecca Live 2012 Jammin' the Empire @ Nippon Budokan]] (lecca Live 2012 Jammin' the Empire @ 日本武道館)
 
* [2012.08.08] [[lecca Live 2012 Jammin' the Empire @ Nippon Budokan]] (lecca Live 2012 Jammin' the Empire @ 日本武道館)
 
* [2014.08.06] [[Live Tour 2014 Top Junction|LIVE TOUR 2014 TOP JUNCTION]]
 
* [2014.08.06] [[Live Tour 2014 Top Junction|LIVE TOUR 2014 TOP JUNCTION]]
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* [2016.02.24] [[lecca Live 2015 Maemuki|lecca LIVE 2015 Maemuki]]
  
===Other DVDs===
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===Other Video Releases===
 
* [2012.10.03] [[Kusuo]] - [[Kusuo 5 Shu-nen Ki-nen Special Live 1 Kai Kagiri no 1 Pon Shobu in Budokan ~Shiroobi Kara Kuroobi e no Kiseki~]] (#8 ''Machi Awase..'' feat. '''lecca''')
 
* [2012.10.03] [[Kusuo]] - [[Kusuo 5 Shu-nen Ki-nen Special Live 1 Kai Kagiri no 1 Pon Shobu in Budokan ~Shiroobi Kara Kuroobi e no Kiseki~]] (#8 ''Machi Awase..'' feat. '''lecca''')
  
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* [2008.06.25] [[Dancehall Lovers Japan]]
 
* [2008.06.25] [[Dancehall Lovers Japan]]
 
* [2008.07.09] [[Tokyo Ragga Blaze 2|Tokyo RAGGA BLAZE 2]] (#19 ''Starting Line'')
 
* [2008.07.09] [[Tokyo Ragga Blaze 2|Tokyo RAGGA BLAZE 2]] (#19 ''Starting Line'')
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* [2008.08.06] [[Kusuo]] [[Machi Awase..]] feat. '''lecca'''
 
* [2008.08.06] [[Kusuo]] - [[HB]] (#7 ''Machi Awase..'' feat. '''lecca''')
 
* [2008.08.06] [[Kusuo]] - [[HB]] (#7 ''Machi Awase..'' feat. '''lecca''')
 
* [2008.10.29] [[DJ KAORI]] - [[DJ KAORI's Jmix II|DJ KAORI's JMIX II]] (#23 ''Ai&lie&wine'')
 
* [2008.10.29] [[DJ KAORI]] - [[DJ KAORI's Jmix II|DJ KAORI's JMIX II]] (#23 ''Ai&lie&wine'')
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* [2010.07.07] [[DR.ECHO LOGIC]] - [[Cycle of Birth|CYCLE OF BIRTH]]
 
* [2010.07.07] [[DR.ECHO LOGIC]] - [[Cycle of Birth|CYCLE OF BIRTH]]
 
* [2010.07.14] [[Murasaki Sports Muraspo Music Life Vol.1|murasaki sports Muraspo Music LIFE vol.1]] (#4 ''Kurenai Sora'')
 
* [2010.07.14] [[Murasaki Sports Muraspo Music Life Vol.1|murasaki sports Muraspo Music LIFE vol.1]] (#4 ''Kurenai Sora'')
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* [2010.08.18] [[Alpha]] - [[She Sea Girl]] feat. '''lecca''', [[SU]]
 
* [2010.09.22] [[C-Love Fragrance Angelic Elegance|C-love FRAGRANCE Angelic Elegance]] (#8 ''Kurenai Sora'')
 
* [2010.09.22] [[C-Love Fragrance Angelic Elegance|C-love FRAGRANCE Angelic Elegance]] (#8 ''Kurenai Sora'')
 
* [2010.11.10] [[JAMOSA]] - [[Luv ~Collabo Best~|LUV ~collabo Best~]] (#1 ''ROSE ~Yell wo Okuru Yo~'' feat. '''lecca''')
 
* [2010.11.10] [[JAMOSA]] - [[Luv ~Collabo Best~|LUV ~collabo Best~]] (#1 ''ROSE ~Yell wo Okuru Yo~'' feat. '''lecca''')
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* [2012.07.18] [[Love (Various Artists)|L.O.V.E.]] (#4 ''Dear'')
 
* [2012.07.18] [[Love (Various Artists)|L.O.V.E.]] (#4 ''Dear'')
 
* [2012.08.01] [[Age! Yaman!]] (#5 ''Kurenai Sora'')
 
* [2012.08.01] [[Age! Yaman!]] (#5 ''Kurenai Sora'')
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* [2012.08.22] [[SPICY CHOCOLATE]] - [[Aisurumono]] feat. [[SHOCK EYE]] & '''lecca''' & [[SIMON]]
 
* [2012.09.05] [[SPICY CHOCOLATE]] - [[Shibuya Ragga Sweet Collection 2|Shibuya RAGGA SWEET COLLECTION 2]] (#2 ''Aisurumono'' feat. [[SHOCK EYE]] & '''lecca''' & [[SIMON]])
 
* [2012.09.05] [[SPICY CHOCOLATE]] - [[Shibuya Ragga Sweet Collection 2|Shibuya RAGGA SWEET COLLECTION 2]] (#2 ''Aisurumono'' feat. [[SHOCK EYE]] & '''lecca''' & [[SIMON]])
 
* [2012.10.10] [[Lovely ~J-Pop Munekyun Ballad Mix~|Lovely ~J-POP Munekyun Ballad mix~]]
 
* [2012.10.10] [[Lovely ~J-Pop Munekyun Ballad Mix~|Lovely ~J-POP Munekyun Ballad mix~]]
 
* [2012.12.12] [[Jyoshi Reggae ~Irie Life~]]
 
* [2012.12.12] [[Jyoshi Reggae ~Irie Life~]]
 
* [2013.06.26] [[CIMBA]] - [[V (Five)|V [FIVE]]] (#3 ''MIND OPENER'' feat. '''lecca''')
 
* [2013.06.26] [[CIMBA]] - [[V (Five)|V [FIVE]]] (#3 ''MIND OPENER'' feat. '''lecca''')
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* [2015.04.22] [[TEE]] - [[Tea Time ~Collaboration Best~|Tea time ~Collaboration Best~]] (#10 ''Back to U'' feat. TEE / '''lecca''')
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* [2015.07.08] [[CIMBA]] - ''[[Phatholic|PHATHOLIC]]'' (#29 ''MIND OPENER'' feat. '''lecca''')
  
 
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lecca promoting High Street (2017)

lecca is a Jamaican inspired, Japanese reggae-dancehall singer-songwriter and politician. She made her indies debut in 2005. In 2006 she was signed to avex trax's cutting edge sub-label, making her major label debut with the Dreamer mini-album. She is managed by ARTIMAGE agency.

Profile

  • Stage Name: lecca (レッカ)
  • Real Name: Saitou Reina (斎藤礼伊奈)
  • Birthdate: February 26, 1979 (1979-02-26) (age 45)

Information

In 1999, lecca entered the Plastudy Music School. There she was able to train her voice and learn dance and was taught about music theory. During her time at the school she also took part in the school's showcase at Akihabara's Club GOODMAN.

Over the next few years lecca started play at a lot of local clubs. She started getting recognized and start playing at some of the most popular clubs in Tokyo such as Shibuya ASIA, VUENOS, Ikebukuro BRIDGE, PURE, and Roppongi CORE.

After graduating in 2002, lecca started traveling. She went to places such as New York and Toronto, spending a total of six months overseas. During the trip she co-wrote and produced some songs with local artists. It was during this time that she began developing her reggae style.

She returned to Japan in 2003, and joined the hip-hop group LEGNIS. In the group, she was the vocalist and main songwriter.

In 2004, lecca became friends with Japanese reggae artist PANG and was featured on several songs: Midnight Jungle from Yurari and Dundarari and Arabia no Hime no Uta from Aha! (although her name was written in kanji at the time). PANG then invited lecca to perform with her at the famous reggae music festival JAPAN REGGAE FESTA in OKINAWA.

She signed to an indies label in 2005, releasing her first album lecca (since it's written in kanji it's often romanized as Rekka). Though the album didn't sell very well it was well received by critics. On HMV, the album was ranked as one-of the "Best of 2005" as well as ranking in the reggae & ska top 10. The album was strongly influenced by reggae and had a heavy dancehall sound.

2006 was the break through year for lecca. She was first invited to perform at REGGAE Japan splash 06 SPRING along side reggae legends like Gregory Issacs and Marcia Griffits. Then in April lecca made her major label debut under avex trax's cutting edge sub-label, with the mini-album Dreamer. Later that year came the release of URBAN PIRATES, which peaked at #57 on the Oricon weekly chart.

Over the next year lecca gained more popularity. She appeared at WOOFIN' GIRL'S NIGHT as well as Girls Park. Her second major album, Otaku Girls no Utage peaked at #33 on the Oricon weekly chart. This time around lecca showed a variety in musical styles. The album was a mix between her normal style with a few 1980's inspired-dance tracks.

In July 2017 she was elected as a member of Tomin First no Kai, the new political party led by Yuriko Koike and ceased music activities. However, she returned to the music scene in September 2019 with the digital single team try.

Discography

lecca promoting "My measure" (2009)
lecca promoting "TSUBOMI / Snow Crystals" (2010)
lecca promoting "Right Direction" (2011)
lecca promoting TOP JUNCTION (2013)
lecca promoting tough Village (2014)

Studio Albums

Best Albums

Mini-Albums

Live Albums

Singles

Digital Singles

Vinyls

Video Releases

Other Video Releases

Compilations / Other

External Links