Emi Tawata
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, born on June 26, 1984 in Okinawa, is a Japanese singer. Her music is a mix of several styles like Soul, R&B, Jazz, Blues and Funk.
, Canada for a short course of language studies. During her time there she became a member of a street Jazz band and inspired by the experience, decided to become a singer.
Upon returning to Japan in 2006 she started composing her own songs, debuting them in a small live house in Okinawa. In April 2007 she participated in a music audition sponsored by MSN
and won the Special Jury Prize. This gave her the opportunity to meet Japanese (Jazz) producers like Coldfeet and Ryota Nozaki (Jazztronik
) and led to the release of her debut single Negai No Sora
.
Negai No Sora peaked at the #1 spot on the Okinawa Indies chart, under name タワタエミ (Tawata Emi).
The track was later released on her debut mini-album Infinity
under a newly formed label named Techesko. The mini-album charted at the #110 spot on the Oricon
chart.
which included a collaboration with DJ Kawasaki titled Into You. Shortly after her second mini-album plans were made for her tour Emi Tawata & The Soul Infinity: Sweet Soul Tour 2009
During her tour, on 18 March 2009, Emi released her 3rd mini-album Sweet Soul Love
. Along with this mini-album came a collaboration with the popular apparel brand Soulsmania.
On 12 May 2009, her official website announced Emi's first Maxi-single Toki no Sora would be released on the 24th of June. The leading song is an ending song from the TV quiz show Sekai fushigi hakken and theme song for the roadshow movie Chikujou se Yo.
On 30 June it was announced that Emi would be featured in two songs from the popular techno twins Ryukuydisko, Starlight Waltz feat. 多和田えみ and てぃんさぐぬ花 feat. 多和田えみ. Both songs are included on the album Pleasure.
On 22 August 2009 Emi announced on her blog that she would release her first full-length album Sings
along with a single Namida no Oto on the 4th of November. She supported the releases with a tour titled Emi Tawata & The Soul Infinity: Sings of Souls live 2010""
On 23 January 2010, Emi announced a new single release for 23 March named Lovely Day.
After a long period of touring through Japan came the release of a live album and DVD (Sings Of Souls Live 2010) released on 23 June.
Early career
In early 2005, Emi Tawata traveled to VancouverVancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, Canada for a short course of language studies. During her time there she became a member of a street Jazz band and inspired by the experience, decided to become a singer.
Upon returning to Japan in 2006 she started composing her own songs, debuting them in a small live house in Okinawa. In April 2007 she participated in a music audition sponsored by MSN
MSN
MSN is a collection of Internet sites and services provided by Microsoft. The Microsoft Network debuted as an online service and Internet service provider on August 24, 1995, to coincide with the release of the Windows 95 operating system.The range of services offered by MSN has changed since its...
and won the Special Jury Prize. This gave her the opportunity to meet Japanese (Jazz) producers like Coldfeet and Ryota Nozaki (Jazztronik
Jazztronik
Jazztronik is the Japanese Tokyo-based DJ/producer Ryota Nozaki.As one of Japan's leading DJs, Ryota Nozaki is known not only in Japan, but also in Europe, New Zealand and the United States...
) and led to the release of her debut single Negai No Sora
Negai no Sora
Negai no Sora was limited single released by Japanese singer Emi Tawata under stage name タワタエミ and indies label AMUSE..This single charted at the #1 spot on the Indies chart in Okinawa. This success gave Emi the chance to go to major label Techesko. Both songs on this single were included on her...
.
Negai No Sora peaked at the #1 spot on the Okinawa Indies chart, under name タワタエミ (Tawata Emi).
The track was later released on her debut mini-album Infinity
Infinity (EP)
∞infinity∞ is the first mini-album from Japanese singer Emi Tawata under the label Techesko. The album managed to reach the #110 spot on the Oricon ranking and charted for 4 weeks....
under a newly formed label named Techesko. The mini-album charted at the #110 spot on the Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
chart.
Major label debut (2008~)
A few months after the release of ∞infinity∞ she released another mini-album named Love&PeaceLove&Peace
LOVE&PEACE is the second mini-album from Japanese singer Emi Tawata under the label Techesko. The album managed to reach the #204 spot on the Oricon ranking and charted for 2 weeks.The mini-album had a collaboration song with DJ KAWASAKI named INTO YOU....
which included a collaboration with DJ Kawasaki titled Into You. Shortly after her second mini-album plans were made for her tour Emi Tawata & The Soul Infinity: Sweet Soul Tour 2009
During her tour, on 18 March 2009, Emi released her 3rd mini-album Sweet Soul Love
Sweet Soul Love
Sweet Soul Love is the third mini-album from Japanese singer Emi Tawata under the label Techesko. The album managed to reach the #284 spot on the Oricon ranking and charted for 1 week....
. Along with this mini-album came a collaboration with the popular apparel brand Soulsmania.
On 12 May 2009, her official website announced Emi's first Maxi-single Toki no Sora would be released on the 24th of June. The leading song is an ending song from the TV quiz show Sekai fushigi hakken and theme song for the roadshow movie Chikujou se Yo.
On 30 June it was announced that Emi would be featured in two songs from the popular techno twins Ryukuydisko, Starlight Waltz feat. 多和田えみ and てぃんさぐぬ花 feat. 多和田えみ. Both songs are included on the album Pleasure.
On 22 August 2009 Emi announced on her blog that she would release her first full-length album Sings
Sings (Emi Tawata album)
Sings is the first album to be released by Emi Tawata under label Techesko The CD contains several songs she had released before on an EP or a single. The songs Naturally and Into You have a complete new arrangement thanks to the Soul Infinity band. Also Can't Reach has been remixed and have new...
along with a single Namida no Oto on the 4th of November. She supported the releases with a tour titled Emi Tawata & The Soul Infinity: Sings of Souls live 2010""
On 23 January 2010, Emi announced a new single release for 23 March named Lovely Day.
After a long period of touring through Japan came the release of a live album and DVD (Sings Of Souls Live 2010) released on 23 June.
Albums
- 2009 November 4 - SingsSings (Emi Tawata album)Sings is the first album to be released by Emi Tawata under label Techesko The CD contains several songs she had released before on an EP or a single. The songs Naturally and Into You have a complete new arrangement thanks to the Soul Infinity band. Also Can't Reach has been remixed and have new...
#111 on Oricon - 2010 June 23 - Sings Of Souls Live 2010
EPs
- 2008 April 23 - InfinityInfinity (EP)∞infinity∞ is the first mini-album from Japanese singer Emi Tawata under the label Techesko. The album managed to reach the #110 spot on the Oricon ranking and charted for 4 weeks....
#110 on Oricon - 2008 July 23 - Love&PeaceLove&PeaceLOVE&PEACE is the second mini-album from Japanese singer Emi Tawata under the label Techesko. The album managed to reach the #204 spot on the Oricon ranking and charted for 2 weeks.The mini-album had a collaboration song with DJ KAWASAKI named INTO YOU....
#204 on Oricon - 2009 March 18 - Sweet Soul LoveSweet Soul LoveSweet Soul Love is the third mini-album from Japanese singer Emi Tawata under the label Techesko. The album managed to reach the #284 spot on the Oricon ranking and charted for 1 week....
#284 on Oricon
Singles
- 2007 May 15 - Negai no SoraNegai no SoraNegai no Sora was limited single released by Japanese singer Emi Tawata under stage name タワタエミ and indies label AMUSE..This single charted at the #1 spot on the Indies chart in Okinawa. This success gave Emi the chance to go to major label Techesko. Both songs on this single were included on her...
(indies label) #1 Indies Chart Okinawa - 2009 June 24 - Toki no Sora
- 2009 November 4 - Namida no Oto
- 2010 March 23 - Lovely Day