The Japanese Popstars
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The Japanese Popstars are an electronic act from Derry
, Northern Ireland
, consisting of Declan McLaughlin aka Decky Hedrock, Gary Curran, and Gareth Donoghue. They are signed to indie label, Gung-Ho Recordings (Gus Gus, Zoo Brazil) in the UK, and Beatink in Japan (home of Underworld
, Aphex Twin
, and Cinematic Orchestra). Each member has his own alias. The act was nominated for "Best House DJs" at the 2006 World Urban Music Awards, "Best Live Performance" at the 2007 Northern Ireland Music Awards and won "Best Live Act" at the 2008 Irish Music Awards. They were also voted "Best Breakthrough Producers" at the DJ Mag Best Of British Awards 2008, awarded "No.1 Dance Album" by Hotpress magazine, and won "Best Live Act" and "Best Album" at the 2009 Irish Music Awards.
The band have their very own brand of Nike
trainers called JAPSTARS01. They have been referred to by people (particularly in Derry
) as The Jappy Pops, Jap Pops, Popstars or The Japstars. The band have won the 'Best Live Act' in the Irish Dance Music Awards 3 years running and have also been nominated for 'Best Live Act' by British publication DJ Mag
In 2010 they collected the Best Live Act award at the Irish Dance Music Awards and signed to Virgin/EMI
Records.
Derry
Derry or Londonderry is the second-biggest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-biggest city on the island of Ireland. The name Derry is an anglicisation of the Irish name Doire or Doire Cholmcille meaning "oak-wood of Colmcille"...
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
, consisting of Declan McLaughlin aka Decky Hedrock, Gary Curran, and Gareth Donoghue. They are signed to indie label, Gung-Ho Recordings (Gus Gus, Zoo Brazil) in the UK, and Beatink in Japan (home of Underworld
Underworld (band)
Underworld are a British electronic group, and principal name under which duo Karl Hyde and Rick Smith have recorded together since 1980.- Early years: 1979–1986 :...
, Aphex Twin
Aphex Twin
Richard David James , best known under the pseudonym Aphex Twin, is an Irish-born electronic musician and composer described as "the most inventive and influential figure in contemporary electronic music"...
, and Cinematic Orchestra). Each member has his own alias. The act was nominated for "Best House DJs" at the 2006 World Urban Music Awards, "Best Live Performance" at the 2007 Northern Ireland Music Awards and won "Best Live Act" at the 2008 Irish Music Awards. They were also voted "Best Breakthrough Producers" at the DJ Mag Best Of British Awards 2008, awarded "No.1 Dance Album" by Hotpress magazine, and won "Best Live Act" and "Best Album" at the 2009 Irish Music Awards.
The band have their very own brand of Nike
Nike, Inc.
Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area...
trainers called JAPSTARS01. They have been referred to by people (particularly in Derry
Derry
Derry or Londonderry is the second-biggest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-biggest city on the island of Ireland. The name Derry is an anglicisation of the Irish name Doire or Doire Cholmcille meaning "oak-wood of Colmcille"...
) as The Jappy Pops, Jap Pops, Popstars or The Japstars. The band have won the 'Best Live Act' in the Irish Dance Music Awards 3 years running and have also been nominated for 'Best Live Act' by British publication DJ Mag
In 2010 they collected the Best Live Act award at the Irish Dance Music Awards and signed to Virgin/EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
Records.
Singles
- "Rodney Trotter" on DozerDozerDozer is a stoner rock band from Sweden.- Early years :Dozer was formed in Borlänge, Sweden in 1995, playing local youth centres and supporting any bands that came to their hometown. In 1998 the band recorded a Split EP with the American band Unida...
Records - "Dirty Popstars On Your Radio" on DozerDozerDozer is a stoner rock band from Sweden.- Early years :Dozer was formed in Borlänge, Sweden in 1995, playing local youth centres and supporting any bands that came to their hometown. In 1998 the band recorded a Split EP with the American band Unida...
Records - "EP1" which includes "Delboy's Revenge" & "Sample Whore" on Gung-Ho! Recordings
- Groove ArmadaGroove ArmadaGroove Armada is an English electronic music duo from London, England comprising Andy Cato and Tom Findlay. They are perhaps best known for their singles "I See You Baby" and "Superstylin'"...
Vs The Japanese Popstars "Get Down" on Strictly RhythmStrictly RhythmStrictly Rhythm is an American record label, best known for its highly regarded house-music catalogue. It is considered by many to be one of the genre's most important and influential labels.-History:Strictly Rhythm Records is house music... - "Rise Of Ulysses" on Gung-Ho! Recordings
- "Face Melter" on Gung-Ho! Recordings
- "We Just Are (Finalizer)" on Gung-Ho! Recordings
- "B.C.T.T." on Gung-Ho! Recordings
- "Destroy" feat. Jon Spencer on Virgin Recordings
- "Let Go" feat. Green Velvet on Virgin Recordings
- "Song For Lisa" feat. Lisa Hannigan on Virgin Recordings
Studio albums
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| 2008 | We Just Are
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| 2011 | Controlling Your Allegiance
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Live albums
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| 2009 | We Just Are: Live
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Extended plays
| Year | Album details |
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| 2011 | Controlling Your Allegiance
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Remixes
- Cagedbaby - "16 Lovers" on Southern Fried/KSR
- Rob Hawk & MySoul - "So Shockin'" on Gung-Ho! Recordings
- Streetlife DJs - "Yo Jay" on Dozer
- Groove ArmadaGroove ArmadaGroove Armada is an English electronic music duo from London, England comprising Andy Cato and Tom Findlay. They are perhaps best known for their singles "I See You Baby" and "Superstylin'"...
vs. The Japanese Popstars - "Get Down" Strictly RhythmStrictly RhythmStrictly Rhythm is an American record label, best known for its highly regarded house-music catalogue. It is considered by many to be one of the genre's most important and influential labels.-History:Strictly Rhythm Records is house music... - Shinichi Osawa - "Star Guitar" on Data Records
- The Music - "Drugs" on Yes Please! Recordings
- TongTong-Chinese:*Tang Dynasty, a dynasty in Chinese history when transliterated from Cantonese*Tong , a type of social organization found in Chinese immigrant communities*tong, pronunciation of several Chinese characters*See:...
& Spoon - "Gas Face" on Televizion - Grand NationalGrand National (band)Grand National is a British dance musical group from London, England who have toured extensively throughout Europe and the United States. The project is a collaboration between Rupert Lyddon and Lawrence Rudd , who also is a DJ and remixer...
- "Cut By The Brakes" on Sunday Best - The Ting TingsThe Ting TingsThe Ting Tings are an English music duo comprising Jules de Martino and Katie White . They formed in December 2007 while based at Islington Mill Studios in Salford...
- "Be the OneBe the One (The Ting Tings song)"Be the One" is a song by English duo The Ting Tings from their debut album, We Started Nothing . Originally slated for release on 6 October 2008, the song was ultimately released on 13 October 2008 as the album's fifth single.-Music video:...
" on Sony - Beyoncé - "If I Were A BoyIf I Were a Boy"If I Were a Boy" is a pop song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. It was composed by Toby Gad and BC Jean. Jean initially recorded her version of the song which was rejected by Jean's record company. Knowles then recorded a new version for her third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce...
" on RCA - Beyoncé - "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"Single Ladies " is a song by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles from her third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce. It was released by Columbia Records on October 12, 2008 as the album's lead single, and appeared with "If I Were a Boy" as a double A-side single, demonstrating the...
" on RCA - Depeche ModeDepeche ModeDepeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
- "PeacePeacePeace is a state of harmony characterized by the lack of violent conflict. Commonly understood as the absence of hostility, peace also suggests the existence of healthy or newly healed interpersonal or international relationships, prosperity in matters of social or economic welfare, the...
" on EMI - The New Devices - "Everything Good" on Sony
- Benny BenassiBenny BenassiMarco Benassi , better known as Benny Benassi, is a Grammy Award winning Italian disc jockey and record producer of electro house music. He is best known for his 2002 summer club hit "Satisfaction"...
feat. Iggy PopIggy PopIggy Pop is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Though considered an innovator of punk rock, Pop's music has encompassed a number of styles over the years, including pop, metal, jazz and blues...
- "Electro Sixteen" on D:Vision - EditorsEditorsEditors are a British indie rock band based in Birmingham, who formed in 2002. Previously known as Pilot, The Pride and Snowfield, the band consists of Tom Smith , Chris Urbanowicz , Russell Leetch and Ed Lay .Editors have so far released two platinum studio...
- "PapillonPapillon (song)"Papillon" is a song by British post-punk revival band Editors and is featured on their 2009 album, In This Light and on This Evening.The music video for "Papillon" was directed by Andrew Douglas.-Track listings:7"#"Papillon " – 3:55...
" on Columbia - AutokratzAutoKratzautoKratz are a London based electronic duo composed of David Cox and Russell Crank. They are signed to the French electronic label Kitsuné Music....
- "KickKickIn combat sports and hand-to-hand combat, a kick is a physical strike using the foot, leg, or knee . This type of attack is used frequently, especially in stand-up fighting...
" on KitsuneKitsuneis the Japanese word for fox. Foxes are a common subject of Japanese folklore; in English, kitsune refers to them in this context. Stories depict them as intelligent beings and as possessing magical abilities that increase with their age and wisdom. Foremost among these is the ability to assume... - GorillazGorillazGorillaz is an English musical project created in 1998 by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. This project consists of Gorillaz music itself and an extensive fictional universe depicting a "virtual band" of cartoon characters...
- "On Melancholy HillOn Melancholy Hill"On Melancholy Hill" is the third single from British alternative group Gorillaz' third studio album, Plastic Beach. The song was originally written by Damon Albarn during the production time for The Good The Bad and The Queen's self titled album. The single was released on 26 July 2010...
" on Parlophone - 30 Seconds To Mars30 Seconds to Mars30 Seconds to Mars is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1998. Since 2007, the band has consisted of actor Jared Leto , Shannon Leto and Tomo Miličević...
- "Closer To The Edge" on EMI - Kylie MinogueKylie MinogueKylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
- "Better than Today" on Parlophone - Daft PunkDaft PunkDaft Punk are an electronic music duo consisting of French musicians Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter . Daft Punk reached significant popularity in the late 1990s house movement in France and met with continued success in the years following, combining elements of house with synthpop...
- Tron: Legacy Reconfigured - "Arena" on Disney