Aika (singer)
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Aika | |
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| Birth name | Aika Hirahara |
| Born | Tokyo, Japan |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Pop, rock, jazz, acoustic, electronica |
| Occupation(s) | Singer/songwriter, Saxophone Player |
| Instruments | Saxophone, Guitar, Piano |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | EMI Music Japan(2006-2008) [1](2008-present) |
| Associated acts | Marty Friedman |
| Website | www |
Aika (pronounced "ah-ee-kah" and stylized "AIKA"), is a Japanese singer/songwriter, currently residing in Los Angeles, California. She is known for her 2006 debut album Ai-Wo, with its songs "Orange Moon" and "Ai-wo", which reached the top 10 in Japanese charts on its first week of its release.[citation needed] Her second studio album is released in February 2017. In 2018, she released "Heard An Angel".[2] She co-wrote the gold-certified song "Path of Independence" for her sister, Ayaka Hirahara.[3][4]
Background[]
Aika was born in Tokyo, Japan. She began playing the piano and the saxophone while growing up. Her love for music led her to pursue a music degree at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Shortly after completing her degree, she released her debut album “Ai-Wo” from EMI records, which reached the top 10 on the Japanese radio charts.[citation needed] Her father is a professional saxophonist, ,[5] and her grandfather is a professional trumpet player, Tsutomu Hirahara. Her sister, Ayaka Hirahara is also a performer, signed to Universal Music Japan.
Performances/Music career[]
Her performances include the Osaka "Act Against Aids" concert, JZ Brat and the Living Room in New York City.[6] Her 2009 song "All He Has To Say" was produced to support Autism Speaks and was based on a poem by a teacher at the .[7][8][9]
Aika has written and performed the original song “Dancing Arrows” which was selected as the theme song for the Warner Brothers movie, “Ironclad"[10][11] It is included on the EURORADIO's 2014 "Tune in" CD collection.
Aika also contributed a song for the award-winning movie Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.[citation needed]
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
| Title | Album details |
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| AI-WO - International Edition |
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| AI-WO - Japan Edition |
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| No Mo Games |
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Compilation albums[]
| Title | Album details |
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| 'Tune in' |
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Singles[]
| Title | Single details |
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| All He Has To Say |
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| aika (Sinking & You Told Me You Loved Me |
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| Dancing Arrows |
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| I Can't Make You Love Me[14] |
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| NO MO GAMES[15] |
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| Heard An Angel[16] |
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Music videos[]
| Title | Music Video details |
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| Ai-wo |
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| Orange Moon[18] |
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| Dancing Arrows |
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| I Can't Make You Love Me'[20] |
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| We Are Here[21] |
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| NO MO GAMES[22] |
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Movies[]
| Movie Title | Song details |
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| Iron Clad |
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| Whiskey Tango Foxtrot |
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Career as a songwriter[]
Singles[]
| Title | Song details |
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| Not A Love Song |
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| Boy I Wish You Are Here |
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| Made Of Stars |
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| Prayer |
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Albums[]
| Title | Song details |
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| Path Of Independence |
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| Hush Hush |
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| Not A Love Song |
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| Made of Stars |
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| Tweet Your Love |
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| Prayer |
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Tour&Live Shows[]
| Title | Notes |
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| The Voice -2005- |
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| Premium Live Sponsored by Itoen -2005- |
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| From The New World -2010- |
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| Love Story -2011- |
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| Doki -2012- |
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| Dear Jupiter 10th Anniversary Tour -2013- |
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| 10th Year Special Live -2013- |
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| What I Am -2014- |
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AIKA Tour & Live Shows[]
| Title | Notes | |
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| Act Against AIDS in TOKYO -2005- |
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| AI-Wo -2006- |
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| Act Against AIDS at Osaka Jo Hall -2006- |
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| MIZU NO OTO -2007- |
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| UTA WO TSUMUIDE -2008- |
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| LAWSON JAZZ WEEK |
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| MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL in KAWASAKI |
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| AIKA LIVE IN TOKYO |
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| A I K A Live at The Mint LA |
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| A I K A Live at The Mint LA |
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| A I K A Live at Room5 LA |
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| A I K A Live at Haretara Sorani Mamemaite Tokyo |
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| Jupiter Foundation at Kokusai Forum |
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| Jupiter Foundation at Kokusai Forum |
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See More on www.aikaofficial.com |
References[]
- ^ [1]
- ^ neilaproductions | Discography
- ^ Recording Industry Association of Japan｜
- ^ Mi2N: Music For The Hollywood Movie Ironclad
- ^ Makoto Hirahara | Nippon Columbia |
- ^ "Aika | The Living Room". Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ^ Teacher Inspired by Children with Autism Releases New Single Featuring Award-Winning Recording Artist
- ^ "All He Has To Say – The Autism Song by AIKA". Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ^ Family Night At The Brockton Rox Features Live Performance of New Single "All He Has To Say"
- ^ "AIKA sings theme song for Hollywood movie 'Ironclad'". Japan Today. 31 July 2011. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
- ^ "Dancing Arrows" and AIKA for "IRONCLAD" Movie |Hollywood.GreekReporter.com feat. Paul Giamatti and Kate Mara.
- ^ Ai Wo by Aika | MTV
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- ^ [3]
- ^ [4]
- ^ [5]
- ^ Ai Wo by Aika | MTV
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- ^ [7]
- ^ ['https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mWbbfVs4Dg]
- ^ [8]
- ^ [9]
- Living people
- Singers from Tokyo
- 21st-century Japanese women singers
- 21st-century Japanese singers