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) Neilaproductions[1](2008-present) |
| Website | www |
Aika Hirahara, known mononymously as Aika (pronounced [aꜜika]; stylized in all caps), is a Japanese singer-songwriter, currently residing in Los Angeles, California, United States. 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. Her second studio album was 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. Growing up, she played the piano and the saxophone. 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 (through EMI records), which reached the top 10 on the Japanese radio charts. Her father, Makoto Hirahara,[5] is a professional saxophonist, and her grandfather, Tsutomu Hirahara, is a professional trumpet player. Her sister, Ayaka Hirahara, is also a performer, signed to Universal Music Japan.
Performances and 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 May Center for Child Development.[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 the song "Solé" for the 2016 movie Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.[12]
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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| "daddy" |
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| "white noise" |
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Music videos
| Title | Music Video details |
|---|---|
| "Ai-wo" |
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| "Orange Moon"[17] |
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| "Dancing Arrows" |
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| "I Can't Make You Love Me"[18] |
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| "We Are Here"[19] |
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| "NO MO GAMES"[20] |
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| "daddy"[21] |
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| "white noise"[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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| "Save Your Life" Ayaka Hirahara x Daniel Powter |
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| "「Live Out Loud」Kelsie Watts & Reezy Mi$HNRZ" |
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| "This is Me ~Rainbow~ / GAP x Leslie Kee ★ the Diversity Song tribute to IMAGINE 50th Anniversary" |
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| "Wedding Day" |
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| "Don't Cry" |
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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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| "Save Your Life" Ayaka Hirahara |
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| "A-ya!" Ayaka Hirahara 20th Anniversary |
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Tours and 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 and live shows
| Title | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 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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References
- 1 2 3 "Neilaproductions is a boutique production company / artist management company based in Los Angeles, California". Neilaproductions. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ↑ "Neilaproductions | Discography". Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ↑ "一般社団法人 日本レコード協会". Riaj.or.jp.
- ↑ "Mi2N: Music for the Hollywood Movie Ironclad". Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ↑ "リンク| 平原まこと | 日本コロムビアオフィシャルサイト". Columbia.jp.
- ↑ "Aika". Livingroomny.com. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ↑ "May Institute News Releases & Announcements". Mayinstitute.org.
- ↑ "All He Has To Say – The Autism Song by AIKA". Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ↑ "Inside the May Institute". Mayinstitute.org.
- ↑ "AIKA sings theme song for Hollywood movie 'Ironclad'". Japan Today. 31 July 2011. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
- ↑ ""Dancing Arrows" and Aika for "IRONCLAD" Movie". Greekreporter.com. 23 July 2011. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ↑ "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016) - Soundtracks". IMDb.com. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- 1 2 "AI Wo by Aika | MTV". MTV. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ↑ "I Can't Make You Love Me - Single by Aika". 30 September 2014. Retrieved 24 June 2022 – via Apple Music.
- ↑ "No Mo Games - Single by Aika". 16 June 2015. Retrieved 24 June 2022 – via Apple Music.
- ↑ "Heard an Angel (feat. Rhyan Bēsco) - Single by Aika". 20 February 2018. Retrieved 24 June 2022 – via Apple Music.
- ↑ "Aika - Orange Moon" – via YouTube.
- ↑ "I Can't Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt (Cover by AIKA)". Retrieved 24 June 2022 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "We Are Here - Alicia Keys (Cover by AIKA feat. Marty Friedman)" – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Aika - No Mo Games" – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Aika - daddy" – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Aika - white noise" – via YouTube.
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