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Post by π―π² lucy88 π―π² on Mar 1, 2020 0:14:04 GMT -5
Born to a U.S. serviceman and an ethnic Korean, both residing in Yokohama, Crystal Kay made a name for herself in the J-pop scene with a mix of song styles, some in a standard J-pop format and others based more on American '90s R&B (SWV, Tony! Toni! Tone!). With her first album coming early, in 2000 (when Crystal was only 14), she began building a sound on a basis of R&B, infusing otherwise standard idol material with more of her own musical influence and breaking away from the norm a bit in the process. By her third album, Kay was selling in huge numbers, solidifying herself as an R&B singer before the J-urban movement had begun to develop. Positioning herself as a cultural cross-product of sorts, she continued a rise through five additional albums and slight hints of future overseas forays, with 2008's Color Change! (contemporary with her college graduation) hitting the number one slot on the Oricon charts upon its debut. ~ Adam Greenberg
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Post by Wave. on Mar 1, 2020 9:34:59 GMT -5
Is she dropping something new?
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Post by π―π² lucy88 π―π² on Mar 1, 2020 22:39:27 GMT -5
Is she dropping something new? This is the latest I could find.
Naomi Watanabe, Crystal Kay, & more team up for Japanese βHairsprayβ
Visuals for the Japanese version of the iconic film and Broadway musical βHairsprayβ have been released! Playing the lead role of βTracy Turnbladβ is none other than comedian Naomi Watanabe.
Supporting roles include Crystal Kay as βMotormouth Maybelle Stubbsβ, Yuichiro Yamaguchi as βEdna Turnbladβ, and Hiroki Miura as the heartthrob βLincoln βLinkβ Larkinβ.
Originally released in 1988 as a film, βHairsprayβ follows Tracy Turnblad, an optimistic and cheery teenager who dreams of appearing on a popular Baltimore based teenage dance show. Despite having a homely appearance and being overweight, she successfully passes the audition due to her great dancing skills.
While facing many dumps along the road, Tracy uses her newly found fame to help promote racial integration in her prejudice town.
βHairsprayβ features many black characters in the cast, and since this is a Japanese production naturally many of those characters would be played by actors not of black decent. A special message was posted on the website for βHairsprayβ condemning the use of βblack faceβ makeup, stating that none of their actors in the production will be using it.
Performances will take place from June 14th β 28th 2020 in Tokyo, and from July 5th β 13th in Osaka. Tickets go on sale on March 28th, 2020.
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Post by Wave. on Mar 2, 2020 8:57:28 GMT -5
Awe shes booking it!
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Mar 2, 2020 9:43:47 GMT -5
Miss when she used to do r&b music...
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Post by Ty on Mar 3, 2020 5:26:36 GMT -5
"Superman" is still my jam!
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Post by beach1 on Mar 4, 2020 2:36:49 GMT -5
I need to go back and listen to her older albums. I love Almost Seventeen and Call Me Miss. I hope she comes out with more music soon.
I found this at her thread at jpopcentral forums.
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Post by beach1 on Mar 23, 2020 5:00:22 GMT -5
She has a new cover album coming out in the fall.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Apr 13, 2020 7:28:24 GMT -5
CKay was on IG live this morning performing RHYTHM NATION by Janet!!!!!
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Post by π―π² lucy88 π―π² on Apr 13, 2020 22:20:12 GMT -5
CKay was on IG live this morning performing RHYTHM NATION by Janet!!!!! She was so cute. Her curly hair bun even reminds me of Janet's hair bun.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Apr 20, 2020 7:50:23 GMT -5
Good news Ckay fans!
I asked Crystal on her IG live today when her entire Japanese catalog would be available on USA streaming services. She said that it's in the process and she and her team have made the request to Sony, but that it may take awhile.
Atleast now she knows we want it! So wanting Almost Seventeen, Call Me Miss and Color Change on spotify!
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Post by π―π² lucy88 π―π² on Apr 20, 2020 11:23:07 GMT -5
Good news Ckay fans! I asked Crystal on her IG live today when her entire Japanese catalog would be available on USA streaming services. She said that it's in the process and she and her team have made the request to Sony, but that it may take awhile. Atleast now she knows we want it! So wanting Almost Seventeen, Call Me Miss and Color Change on spotify! So cool that you got a response from her! I have a physical copy of Almost Seventeen, Call Me Miss, 4Real, Crystal Style, and All Yours. I would have liked them to also include all her songs on Instagram stories.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Apr 20, 2020 12:01:08 GMT -5
Good news Ckay fans! I asked Crystal on her IG live today when her entire Japanese catalog would be available on USA streaming services. She said that it's in the process and she and her team have made the request to Sony, but that it may take awhile. Atleast now she knows we want it! So wanting Almost Seventeen, Call Me Miss and Color Change on spotify! So cool that you got a response from her! I have a physical copy of Almost Seventeen, Call Me Miss, 4Real, Crystal Style, and All Yours. I would have liked them to also include all her songs on Instagram stories. Color Change you need too!
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Post by π―π² lucy88 π―π² on Jun 10, 2020 22:46:25 GMT -5
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Post by Ty on Jun 14, 2020 23:40:33 GMT -5
Is girl signed to any US agency? She's got the voice, the look, the charming personality, and deserves to shine beyond Japan if she wants to.
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Post by Ty on Jun 14, 2020 23:49:36 GMT -5
I recently discovered this old collaboration song by her & Japanese DJ Spicy Chocolate. Didn't realize she's got a Grammy nomination for this (Best Reggae Album, 2015). The song is very summery!
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Post by Wave. on Jun 15, 2020 6:31:48 GMT -5
I recently discovered this old collaboration song by her & Japanese DJ Spicy Chocolate. Didn't realize she's got a Grammy nomination for this (Best Reggae Album, 2015). The song is very summery! WOW this is fireeeeeeee.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Aug 24, 2020 7:22:55 GMT -5
During Crystalβs live I asked her to rank these three jams from 1-3 from favorite to least favorite, this was her ranking:
1. What time is it? 2. I canβt wait 3. Sweet friends
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Post by π―π² lucy88 π―π² on Aug 24, 2020 7:40:54 GMT -5
I love "What Time Is It?"!
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Dec 15, 2020 11:52:36 GMT -5
Entire discography now on USA SPOTIFY! I feel so alive
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Post by π―π² lucy88 π―π² on Feb 17, 2021 10:23:38 GMT -5
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Post by Ty on Mar 1, 2021 11:46:31 GMT -5
Happy belated birthday, the undeniable queen or J-R&B!
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