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King Gnu
is a Japanese band formed in 2013. It consists of: Daiki Tsuneta (Vocalist & Guitarist), Satoru Iguchi (Vocalist & Keyboardist), Kazuki Arai (Bassist) and Yu Seki (Drummer). The band's main songwriter is Daiki Tsuneta, who also performs as part of the creative collective Millennium Parade. Career In 2013, Mrs.Vinci was formed, later going by Srv.Vinci. In 2017, they renamed themselves to King Gnu. They then performed at the Fuji Rock Festival in 2017 and 2018. In January 2019, the band released ''Sympa'', their first release under a major label after signing to Ariola Japan. The following month, King Gnu released hit song "Hakujitsu", which ranked No.4 in the year-end chart of Billboard Japan Hot 100. In October, they released "Kasa" and achieved their first No.1 on the ''Billboard Japan'' Download Chart. ''Ceremony'' was a commercial success, peaking atop the Japanese Oricon albums chart, the ''Billboard Japan'' albums chart, and was one of the 10 best-selling albums of 2020 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J-pop
J-pop ( ja, ジェイポップ, ''jeipoppu''; often stylized as J-POP; an abbreviated form of "Japanese popular music"), natively also known simply as , is the name for a form of popular music that entered the musical mainstream of Japan in the 1990s. Modern J-pop has its roots in traditional music of Japan, and significantly in 1960s pop and rock music. J-pop replaced ''kayōkyoku'' ("Lyric Singing Music", a term for Japanese popular music from the 1920s to the 1980s) in the Japanese music scene. J-rock bands such as Happy End fused the Beatles and Beach Boys-style rock with Japanese music in the 1960s1970s. J-country had popularity during the international popularity of Westerns in the 1960s1970s as well, and it still has appeal due to the work of musicians like Charlie Nagatani and venues including Little Texas, Tokyo. J-rap became mainstream with producer Nujabes and his work on ''Samurai Champloo'', Japanese pop culture is often seen with anime in hip hop. Other trend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oricon Singles Chart
The Oricon Singles Chart is the Japanese music industry-standard singles popularity chart issued daily, weekly, monthly and yearly by Oricon. Chart rankings are based on physical singles' sales. Until 2017, Oricon did not track download sales. In Japan, physical sales decreased sharply in the 2000s, while download sales hit three to four times the amount of single sales. In November 2017, Oricon introduced its first digital songs chart, separate from its main physical singles chart. In November 2018, Oricon launched a streaming chart, and introduced a combined singles chart that utilizes physical single sales, downloads, and streams. Original Confidence Inc., the original Oricon company, was founded by the former Snow Brand Milk Products promoter Sōkō Koike in 1967. That November, the company began publishing a singles chart on an experimental basis. Entitled . The chart became official on January 4, 1968. Charts are published every Tuesday in Oricon Style and on Oricon's officia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Alternative Rock Groups
Japanese may refer to: * Something from or related to Japan, an island country in East Asia * Japanese language, spoken mainly in Japan * Japanese people, the ethnic group that identifies with Japan through ancestry or culture ** Japanese diaspora, Japanese emigrants and their descendants around the world * Japanese citizens, nationals of Japan under Japanese nationality law ** Foreign-born Japanese, naturalized citizens of Japan * Japanese writing system, consisting of kanji and kana * Japanese cuisine, the food and food culture of Japan See also * List of Japanese people * * Japonica (other) * Japonicum * Japonicus * Japanese studies Japanese studies ( Japanese: ) or Japan studies (sometimes Japanology in Europe), is a sub-field of area studies or East Asian studies involved in social sciences and humanities research on Japan. It incorporates fields such as the study of Japan ... {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTV Video Music Awards Japan
The MTV Video Music Awards Japan (MTV VMAJ for short) are the Japanese version of the MTV Video Music Awards. Like the MTV Video Music Awards in the United States, in this event artists are awarded for their songs and videos through online voting from the same channel viewers. Initially Japan was part of the MTV Asia Awards, which included all Asian countries, but because of the musical variety existent in Japan, in May 2002 began to hold their own awards independently. On June 25, 2011, MTV Video Music Japan changed the 2011 ceremony to MTV Video Music Aid Japan 2011 as a charity event for the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. Since 2017 the winners have been announced by the official Instagram account without previous nominations. Host cities Awards categories * Video of the Year * Album of the Year * Best Male Video * Best Female Video * Best Group Video * Best New Artist * Best Rock Video * Best Pop Video * Best R&B Video * Best Hip-Hop Video * Best Reggae Video ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 MTV Video Music Awards Japan
The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards Japan were held on November 2, 2022. List of winners Video of the Year * Sekai no Owari - Habit Best Solo Artist Video – Japan: *Aimer – Zankyou Sanka Best Solo Artist Video – International: *Harry Styles – As It Was Best Group Video – Japan: *Official Hige Dandism – Mixed Nuts Best Group Video – International: *Blackpink – Pink Venom Best New Artist Video – Japan: * INI – Rocketeer Best New Artist Video – International: *Måneskin – Supermodel Best Rock Video: *Macaroni Enpitsu – Nandemonai yo, Best Alternative Video: *Momoiro Clover Z – Mysterion Best Pop Video: *Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Character Best R&B Video: * Be First – Betrayal Game Best Hip Hop Video: * Sky-Hi – Just Breathe feat. 3racha of Stray Kids Best Dance Video: * Sekai no Owari – Habit Best Collaboration Video: *Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra – Free Free Free feat. Ikuta Lilas Best Story Video: *CreepHyp – Night on the Planet Best Art ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MAMA Award For Best Asian Artist
The MAMA Award for Best Asian Artist is an award presented by Mnet and CJ E&M Pictures at the annual South Korean-based MAMA Awards. It was first awarded at the 2004 Mnet KM Music Video Festival The 2004 Mnet KM Music Video Festival (MKMF) was the sixth of the annual music awards in Seoul, South Korea, that took place on December 4, 2004, at the Kyung Hee University. Solo artists Rain and BoA lead the nominees with three nominations ea ... ceremony with genre specific categories. Artists from around East and Southeast Asia have received the awards, and it is given in honor of artist(s) with the best performance in the music industry in their respective countries or region. Best Asian Artist Award Best New Asian Artist Genre-specific Others Notes Each year is linked to the article about the Mnet Asian Music Awards held that year. ;Sources References * * * External links Mnet Asian Music Awardsofficial website {{Mnet Asian Music Awards MAMA Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards
The 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards ceremony, organized by CJ E&M through its music channel Mnet, took place on December 5 at Nagoya Dome, Japan. It was the 21st ceremony and the one of the largest in the show's history, with more than 40,000 people attending. Background In August, Mnet responded to reports regarding the venues of the year's ceremony as Hong Kong, where it had been held in the past, was deemed unsafe due to political conflict in the city. On September 29, Mnet announced that the host location of 2019 MAMA will be at Nagoya, Japan, stating that cultural exchange must continue regardless of political matters. All songs that are eligible to be nominated are songs released from November 3, 2018, to October 31, 2019. Criteria Performers and presenters The following individuals and groups, listed in order of appearance, presented awards or performed musical numbers. Performers Presenters * Park Bo-gum – main host * Lee Sang-yeob & Jung Hye-sung – present ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTV Europe Music Award For Best Japanese Act
The following is a list of the MTV Europe Music Award winners and nominees for Best Japanese Act. Winners and nominees Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold. 2010s 2020s See also * MTV Video Music Awards Japan The MTV Video Music Awards Japan (MTV VMAJ for short) are the Japanese version of the MTV Video Music Awards. Like the MTV Video Music Awards in the United States, in this event artists are awarded for their songs and videos through online votin ... References {{MTV Europe Music Awards for Best Japanese Act Japanese Act Awards established in 2013 Japanese music awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 MTV Europe Music Awards
The 2019 MTV EMAs (also known as the MTV Europe Music Awards) was held at the FIBES Conference and Exhibition Centre in Seville, Spain, on 3 November 2019. The ceremony's host was Becky G. This was the fourth year, as well as the second consecutive year, that Spain hosted the ceremony. It was also the first time a country hosted back-to-back editions. Ariana Grande was nominated for seven awards, followed by Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X and Shawn Mendes, who were each nominated for six. BTS won three awards, becoming the most awarded act of the night, followed by Taylor Swift, Halsey and Eilish, who each won two. In association with the EMAs, an event called MTV Music Week was organised, which run from 31 October to 2 November at different locations throughout the city. Its main concert was held at the Plaza de España on 2 November, headlined by Green Day. Nominations Nominees were announced on October 1, 2019. Winners are in bold text. Regional nominations Winners are in bol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
61st Japan Record Awards
The was held on 30 December 2019. Presents * Tao Tsuchiya * Shinichiro Azumi (TBS Announcer) Winners Grand Prix *Foorin – Paprika ** Artist: Foorin ** Lyrics: Kenshi Yonezu ** Composition & arranger: Kenshi Yonezu ** Producer: Kenshi Yonezu Excellent Work Awards *Little Glee Monster – ECHO *Daichi Miura – Katasumi * Keyakizaka46 – Kuroi Hitsuji *AKB48 – Sustainable *Junretsu – Junretsu no Happy Birthday *Nogizaka46 – Sing Out! *Kiyoshi Hikawa – Daijoubu *Hinatazaka46 – Doremisolatido *DA PUMP – P.A.R.T.Y. ~Universe Festival~ * Foorin – Paprika Album of the Year *The Yellow Monkey – '' 9999'' Excellence Album Award *Eikichi Yazawa – ''Itsuka, Sono Hi ga Kuru Hi made…'' *Aimyon – ''Momentary Sixth Sense'' *King Gnu – ''Sympa'' *Rimi Natsukawa – ''Churasa Kanasa'' Special Award *Masaki Suda *Mariya Takeuchi *Kenshi Yonezu Best Vocal Performance * Yukino Ichikawa Best New Artist *Beyooooonds New Artist Awards *Ryouta Kaizou *Leon Niihama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTV Video Music Award Japan For Video Of The Year
Video of the Year (最優秀ロックビデオ賞) Results The following table displays the nominees and the winners in bold print with a yellow background. 2000s 2010s See also *MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year {{MTV Video Music Awards Japan Awards established in 2002 2002 establishments in Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 MTV Video Music Awards Japan
The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards Japan were held on September 18, 2019. Abstract "Best Video of the Year" is determined by public voting. It's announced with two special awards (BALLISTIK BOYZ and Foorin) at the ceremony. King Gnu won the Best Video of the year, it's only 8 months from their major debut, it's the fastest in the history of MTV VMAJ. While Foorin is the youngest artist of the winners at the ceremony. Main Awards Best Video of the Year King Gnu – "Hakujitsu" Best Male Video Japan Daichi Miura — "Katasumi" (片隅, corner) , International Khalid — "Talk" Best Female Video Japan Aimyon — "Kon'ya kono mama" (今夜このまま, Let the Night) , International Taylor Swift — " Me!" Best Group Video Japan Keyakizaka46 — " Kuroi Hitsuji" (黒い羊, Black Sheep) , International The 1975 — "Sincerity Is Scary" Best New Artist Video Japan King Gnu – "Hakujitsu" (白日, White Day) , International Billie Eilish – " Bad Guy" Best Rock Video Bump of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
