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Avex Trax Artists
This is a list of artists currently or formerly signed under the Avex Group and its sub-labels in Japan and in other Asian countries. International artists that are listed here have their music distributed in Japan by Avex Group or its sub-labels. Symbols * [] * () * ** A * AAA (band), AAA vex Traxbr>official site *Japan* * Acid Black Cherry otorodbr>official site *Japan* * After School Aiba, Hiroki vex Traxbr>official site *Japan* * Aikawa, Nanase vex Traxbr>official site *Japan* * Amuro, Namie vex Traxbr>official site *Japan* * alan vex Traxbr>official site *Japan/China/Taiwan* * A-Lin vex Taiwanbr>official site *Taiwan* * Ak'Sent vex Internationalbr>official site *Japan* * Arakaki, Hitoe vex Trax''member of Speed'' *Japan* * Arrested Development vex International/Cutting Edgebr>official site *Japan* * A.T.T. vex Traxbr>official site *Japan* * Aural Vampire vex Traxbr>official site *Japan* B * Back-On utting Edgebr>official site *Japan* * Ballistik Boyz fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avex Group
is a Japanese entertainment conglomerate led by founder Max Matsuura and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1988, the company manages J-pop talents like Ayumi Hamasaki and internet sensation PikoTaro. It has also shifted into other business domains like anime, video games and live music events, partnering with Ultra Music Festival and hosting the annual A-nation. The company is a member of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) ''keiretsu''. Name Avex is an acronym of the English words Audio Visual Expert. Since its foundation, its corporate name was Avex D.D., Incorporated, and ten years later it was changed to Avex, Incorporated. The current name, Avex Group Holdings, Incorporated, was adopted in 2004 as part of reconstruction process after Tom Yoda's resignation. Avex Group Holdings, Incorporated was used for the main subsidiaries, while the old name (Avex, Incorporated) was for entertainment components of the Group. In 2005, Avex, Incorporated became Avex Ente ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beverly (singer)
Beverly Lumbres Caimen (born June 20, 1994), known mononymously as Beverly (ビバリー), is a Filipino pop singer based in Japan under the Avex Trax label. She is known her various soundtrack appearances, such as "Be the One" in ''Kamen Rider Build'' and "Koko" in ''Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle''. Early life Beverly Caimen was born on June 20, 1994 in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines as the third child to Ramon Vega Caimen and Leticia Valdez Lumbres, having a brother and two other sisters. Beverly began singing at the age of 5 when her mother sent her to school and found out she had a talent for it. She joined her school's choir at the age of 7 and began taking voice lessons at 9 when her mother found time. It was around this time she entered her first singing competition, but she didn't win. Even so, her mother encouraged her to continue as she needed more experience. She graduated from Batangas State University with a B.S. in Psychology. History Beverly began ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clazziquai
Clazziquai Project (Hangul: ), also known as Clazziquai, is a South Korean electropop band that combines several genres including electronic music, acid jazz and house. The band's first short unofficial albums were released online in 2001, spreading its music through words of "netizens," who positively received the band's music. They remained underground until the release of their first album ''Instant Pig'' in 2004, selling over 80,000 copies. Since then, their music has been used in shows, commercials, and films.Tak, Jin-hyunClazziquai, a new Hallyu Star"Sportainment", March 4, 2006. Clazziquai is known for their songs, "Be My Love" and "She Is", which were featured on the Korean drama '' My Lovely Samsoon'', with the former becoming the show's theme song. The band won an award at the MNET KM Music Video Festival for "Best Soundtrack", and has also been the most nominated band at the Korean Popular Music Awards II(2회), winning "Artist of the Year" and "Best Pop". They have con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cho Tokimeki Sendenbu
Cho or CHO may refer to: People * Chief Happiness Officer Surnames * Cho (Korean surname), one romanization of the common Korean surname * Zhuo (), romanized Cho in Wade–Giles, Chinese surname * Cho, a Minnan romanization of the Chinese surname Cao () * Chō, the romaji for the uncommon Japanese surname derived from the Chinese Zhang (Kanji ) ** Cho U (born 1980), Taiwanese ''go'' player who romanizes his name in the Japanese fashion ** Chō (born 1957), Japanese actor and voice actor **Isamu Chō (1895-1945), Japanese lieutenant general Characters * Cho Hakkai, the Japanese name for ''Zhū Bājiè'' or "Pigsy", a character in the 16th-century Chinese novel, ''Journey to the West'', by Wu Cheng'en ** Cho Hakkai (Saiyuki), the same character in the manga and anime series ''Saiyuki'', based on the novel Given name * Cho Ramaswamy (1934-2016), Indian actor and writer * Cho, a Burmese given name meaning "sweet" commonly used at the start of a female name and at the end for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carly Rae Jepsen
Carly Rae Jepsen (born November 21, 1985) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. After studying musical theatre for most of her school life and while in university, Jepsen garnered mainstream attention after placing third on the fifth season of '' Canadian Idol'' in 2007. In 2008, Jepsen released her folk music-influenced debut studio album, '' Tug of War'', exclusively in Canada before it was internationally released in 2011. Jepsen's breakthrough came in 2012 with her universally acclaimed single "Call Me Maybe", being declared the best-selling single of that year, selling over 18 million copies, reaching number one in more than 19 countries, and leading to major record deals with School Boy Records and Interscope Records. Jepsen's sophomore album, ''Kiss'', released later that year and included the single " Good Time" with Owl City, charting in the top ten in Canada and the United States. In 2014, Jepsen made her Broadway theatre stage debut, playing the titular character ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blackpink
Blackpink (, commonly stylized in all caps or as BLɅϽKPIИK) is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment, consisting of members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. The group debuted in August 2016 with their single album '' Square One'', which featured "Whistle" and "Boombayah", their first number-one entries on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart and the US '' Billboard'' World Digital Song Sales chart, respectively. Referred to as the "biggest girl group in the world", Blackpink is the most successful Korean girl group internationally. They are the highest-charting female Korean act on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 13 with "Ice Cream" (2020), and on the ''Billboard'' 200, peaking at number one with their second studio album ''Born Pink'' (2022), which is the best-selling album of all time by a Korean girl group and the first to sell over two million copies. They were the first girl group to top the ''Billboard'' Artist 100 and the first Korean gir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Bryk
Dan Waldemar Bryk (born September 23, 1970) is a Canadian-born singer-songwriter and recording artist. Originally from Toronto, Bryk is currently based in Durham, North Carolina. A songwriter and keyboard player, Bryk has released five full-length albums and a handful of singles, EPs and tracks on compilations. Early life and musical beginnings Dan Bryk grew up in suburban Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, where he attended several Public and Catholic schools and Queensway Cathedral School, a Pentecostal evangelical private school. His parents separated and reconciled during his late childhood. At Age 8, Bryk briefly received piano lessons from Earl Mlotek at the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music but dropped out due to hyperactivity and unwillingness to practice. Dan explored songwriting and wrote a few primitive songs throughout grade school, while playing flute in his grade school band and singing in school and church choirs. While attending St. Martin's High School, Bryk jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bright (Japanese Band)
Bright (stylized as BRIGHT) was a dance vocal band in Japan under major label Rhythm Zone. History The chorus group named was formed in 2001 with the members Nagi, Mi-Mi and Meg. These members of the group were childhood friends from elementary school. In 2003, they decided to expand the group into a 4-member group. Nanaka Kobayashi joined and the band changed its name to Bright. On April 25, 2007, the band debuted on Rhythm Republic, Avex Group's indies label. As their popularity grew, they were transferred to the major label Rhythm Zone. On January 16, 2008, the band released their first major label mini-album named '' Brightest Star''. The group worked with singer K for their first full-length album named '' Notes 4 You''. On April 17, 2013, it was announced on the group's blog that Bright would disband after their final ''One Man Live'' concert on May 12th. Members *Nagisa Shigemura (重村渚, born August 2, 1990 in Hyogo Prefecture) *Mizuki Inoue (井上みづき, bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridgit Mendler
Bridgit Claire Mendler (born December 18, 1992) is an American singer and actress. In 2004, she began her career in the animated Indian film '' The Legend of Buddha'', later starring in the films ''Alice Upside Down'' (2007), ''The Clique'' (2008), '' Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel'' (2009) and '' Labor Pains'' (2009) as a teenager. In 2009, Mendler signed with Disney Channel and played Juliet van Heusen on ''Wizards of Waverly Place''. Following the positive reception to her character, she landed the role of Teddy Duncan on the Disney series '' Good Luck Charlie'', which ran from April 2010 to February 2014. Mendler also starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie '' Lemonade Mouth'' in 2011. Subsequently, Mendler portrayed Candace in the NBC sitcom ''Undateable'' (2015–2016) and Ashley Willerman in the musical television series '' Nashville'' (2017). Mendler was featured on two singles released from the soundtrack of ''Lemonade Mouth'', with both charting on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridear
Bridear (stylized as BRIDEAR) is a Japanese power metal band from Fukuoka, formed in 2011. It currently consists of singer Kimi, guitarists Moe and Ayumi, bassist Haru, and drummer Natsumi. They are represented by Zest and release music under the Avex Trax label. History Bridear was founded in Fukuoka in 2011 by singer Kimi, guitarist Mitsuru, and bassist Haru. Support drummer Kai became an official member in February 2012. Second guitarist Misa joined the band in April, and Bridear had their first live that same month at Spiral Factory. Kimi, Haru, and Kai were previously in a band together, while Mitsuru and Misa were recruited from a website specifically for finding musicians. The demo "Pray/Another Name" was released in August 2012. First single "Thread of the Light/Roulette", released through Rock Stakk, and the extended play ''Overturn the Doom'', through Movement Records, were released the following year. In the subsequent two years, the single "Light in the Dark/No S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breaking Benjamin
Breaking Benjamin is an American Rock music, rock band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, formed in 1999 by lead singer and guitarist Benjamin Burnley and drummer Jeremy Hummel. The first lineup of the band also included guitarist Aaron Fink and bassist Mark Klepaski. This lineup released two albums, ''Saturate (Breaking Benjamin album), Saturate'' (2002) and ''We Are Not Alone (Breaking Benjamin album), We Are Not Alone'' (2004), before Hummel was replaced by Chad Szeliga in 2005. The band released two more studio albums, ''Phobia (Breaking Benjamin album), Phobia'' (2006) and ''Dear Agony'' (2009), before entering an extended hiatus in early 2010 due to Burnley's recurring illnesses. Amid the hiatus, the release of a compilation album, ''Shallow Bay: The Best of Breaking Benjamin'' (2011), unauthorized by Burnley, brought about legal trouble within the band resulting in the dismissal of Fink and Klepaski. Szeliga later announced his departure in 2013 citing creative difference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boredoms
Boredoms () (later known as V∞redoms) is a rock band from Osaka, Japan formed in 1986. The band's sound is often referred to as noise rock, or sometimes Japanoise (Japan’s noise music scene), though their more recent records have moved toward repetitive psychedelic rock, ambient soundscapes, and tribal drumming. The band has a vast and sometimes confusing discography. Many band members have rotated through the group over the years, often using a number of various stage names. Singer Yamantaka Eye is the closest the band has to a frontman; his style includes a range of baffling screams, babbling, electronic effects, and very heavy post-production. Drummer/keyboard player/vocalist Yoshimi P-We is featured on most Boredoms recordings. History Formation and early years Boredoms were formed in early 1986 by Yamantaka Eye, who at the time acted as front man for the infamous and highly controversial noise/performance art act Hanatarash, locally notorious for its extremely danger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
