Kanata Okajima

Kanata Okajima[1]
Birth name Kanata Okajima
Born (1984-07-07) July 7, 1984
Origin Japan
Genres
Occupation(s) Singer, Songwriter, Lyricist, Rapper
Years active 2004–present
Associated acts BTS, Red Velvet, Namie Amuro, EXILE, E-girls, Che'Nelle, Girls' Generation, SHINee
Website kanata.st

Kanata Okajima (岡嶋 かな多, Okajima Kanata, born July 7, 1984) is a Multi Platinum songwriter raised in Tokyo.

She began her career in 2004, has worked with many Japanese artists such as Namie Amuro, EXILE, E-girls as well as international artists like BTS (band),Che'Nelle, Girls' Generation, SHINee, BoA and Red Velvet.

In 2017 she got the Japanese Grammy with "EXCITE" sang by Daichi Miura, has accrued more than 50 Oricon No. #1 hits, including "Crystal Snow" by BTS, and wrote the 5th most searched lyrics of 2015 "Happiness" by Che'Nelle.[2]

　

Career

Okajima’s early success was as a lyricist, writing words for over 250 songs. Then, in 2012, she started working as a top-liner and soon her talent in this new field became apparent. She is now known as one of the most successful songwriters in Asia.
Her writing covers many different styles from uplifting pop (for a brand new boyband) to stylish dance (for a glamorous diva), and her recent work includes many established artists such as Namie Amuro, EXILE, Girls Generation, E-Girls, SMAP, BoA, Hey! Say! Jump to name just a few.
It’s not only in Japan that Okajima has gained recognition. Her reputation has spread worldwide and she is now exclusively signed to Swedish publisher, Roastinghouse Music – the first ever Japanese songwriter to achieve this.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Kanata Okajima Official Site". kanata.st. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
  2. ↑ "歌ねっとランキング". Retrieved 2015-06-01.
  3. ↑ "Roasting house Kanata Okajima". Archived from the original on 2015-06-13. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
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