Taichi Mukai

Taichi Mukai
Native name 向井 太一
Born (1992-03-13) March 13, 1992
Fukuoka, Japan
Occupation
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Singing
Years active 2010-present
Labels
Associated acts
Website taichimukai.com

Taichi Mukai (向井太一, Mukai Taichi, born 13 March 1992) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and model. He was a member of a funk band, Modio.

Music career

In 2010, he moved to Tokyo from his hometown, Fukuoka to pursue his musical career as a singer. He started singing as a member of a funk band, Modio. In November 2011, he withdrew from the band and determined to start his career as a solo singer.[1]

Mukai released his song "Kimi ni Kiss shite" on October 22, on SoundCloud. The song was well-received online and he continued to post some songs of his.

On June 7, 2015, he started to write a blog on the website of one of the most famous Japanese men's fashion magazine, "men's FUDGE".[2]

On March 30, 2016, he released his first EP Pool, which features six songs he had posted on his SoundCloud page.

On October 26, 2016, he released "Slow Down" as the lead single from his second EP 24.[3] The song is known for sampling Jeremih's "Oui".

On November 19, 2016, he released his second EP 24, which was acclaimed by music critics.

In July, 2017, he announced that he'd perform at the Summer Sonic Festival 2017.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
JPN
Billboard
[4]		 JPN
Oricon
[5]
Blue 55 70
Pure TBA

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions
JPN
[6]		 JPN
Dig.
[7]
Pool
  • Released: 30 March 2016
  • Label: ILLXXX
  • Format: CD
 — —
24
  • Released: 19 November 2016
  • Label: Miya Terrace
  • Format: Digital download, CD
 — —
Play
  • Released: 23 August 2017
  • Label: Toy's Factory
  • Format: Streaming audio
 — —
Love
  • Released: 27 June 2018
  • Label: Toy's Factory
  • Format: Streaming audio
 75 26

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Album
"Slow Down" 2016 24
"Fly" 2017 Blue
"Sora"
(featuring SALU)
"Can't Wait Anymore"
"Siren" 2018 Love
"Promises"
(with Jevon)		 TBA
"Crazy" Pure
"Reset"
"Rendezvous"
(with Julia Wu)		 TBA
Title Year Album
"Great Yard"
(starRo featuring Taichi Mukai)		 2017 Blue
"Message"
(Monster Rion featuring Taichi Mukai)		 Message
"Period(過程)"
(YonYon featuring Taichi Mukai)		 TBA
"Slave of Love"
(YOSA and TAAR featuring Taichi Mukai and Minmi)		 2018
"Weather"
(LightHouse featuring Taichi Mukai)

Guest appearance

Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Hajimari no Machi (Soul Feeling Mix)" 2017 Hiroya Ozaki Let Freedom Ring
"Good Time" MOP of HEAD Aspiration
"Guerrilla" Akko Gorilla Green Queen

References

  1. ↑ http://ameblo.jp/blackmusic-bass/entry-11056200915.html
  2. ↑ http://ameblo.jp/blackmusic-bass/entry-11056200915.html
  3. ↑ http://realsound.jp/2016/09/post-9344.html
  4. ↑ http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot_albums&year=2017&month=12&day=11
  5. ↑ https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/669100/
  6. ↑ http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot_albums&year=2017&month=12&day=11
  7. ↑ https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/669100/
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