Misia (Japanese singer)
Misia | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | July 7, 1978 |
| Origin |  Fukuoka, Fukuoka Kyūshū, Japan |
| Genres | Japanese Pop, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1998 — Present |
| Labels | BMG Japan 1998 — 2002 Rhythmedia Tribe 2002 — 2007 BMG Japan 2007 — Present |
| Website | Rhythmedia Misia Web |
MISIA (born July 7, 1978 in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Kyūshū, Japan) is a Japanese singer who is most popular in Japan. One of her most famous songs is called "Everything". She served as an honorary ambassador on the 10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP10) and the TICAD V (5th Conference on African Development).
In 2001, Misia signed with Avex and formed her label, Rhythmedia Tribe. Her album "Kiss in the Sky" topped the charts. She later returned to BMG Japan, then joined Sony Music Entertainment Japan's subsidiary. Misia has released thirteen studio albums and sold over 20 million records. She's known for her philanthropy, supporting humanitarian and biodiversity causes.[1]
Misia was born Misaki Ito to doctor parents who loved music. She grew up in Nagasaki and moved to Fukuoka for better music opportunities. She began her music journey at a young age, eventually leaving university to pursue her singing career.[2]
Misia's career took off with hits like "Everything" and collaborations with Dreams Come True. She toured major stadiums in Japan, gaining widespread popularity. She returned to BMG Japan, releasing successful singles and albums. Misia continues to make music and contribute to charitable causes, including supporting earthquake and tsunami victims and promoting biodiversity awareness.[3][4]
Other websites[change | change source]
- Rhythmedia Misia Web Official site (in Japanese)
- Rhythmedia Archived 2008-07-03 at the Wayback Machine Official site (in Japanese)
- Rhythmedia Tribe Archived 2008-03-12 at the Wayback Machine Label Site (in Japanese)
- Wiki.theppn page on Misia Archived 2008-03-20 at the Wayback Machine
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "MISIA: How the R&B singer hopes to make a difference outside of music | CNNGo.com". web.archive.org. 2011-09-12. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
- ↑ "Misia changes with charity | The Japan Times Online". web.archive.org. 2009-08-03. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
- ↑ "Bloomberg - Are you a robot?". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
{{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help) - ↑ "MISIAニューシングル7月発売決定！". ORICON NEWS. 2006-05-24. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
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