Hatsune Okumura

Hatsune Okumura (奥村 初音, Okumura Hatsune^?) (born October 11, 1990) is a Japanese singer-songwriter signed to Avex Trax. Born and raised in Osaka, Okumura started to write lyrics and compose music at the age of 5 after attending music competitions. On September 5, 2007, she debuted with the single "Koi, Hanabi". In 2009, Okumura started to perform mononymously as Hatsune (初音^?).^[1]

History

• By grade 5, Okumura had attended many music contests and started to write lyrics and music.
• Attended Littlecat music school in Osaka before debut.
• While attending school, Okumura continued to create music and to attend live events. She once attended the convention live "Showcase Live" by avex, where her performance was highly recognized.
• Major debuted with single "Koi, Hanabi" (恋、花火^?) in 2007. Since she attends school in Osaka, all the promotional events occur inside Osaka.

Discography

Albums

• 2008: Arigatō

Singles

• 2007: "Koi, Hanabi"
• 2008: "Suna"
• 2008: "Honto wa ne"
• 2009: "Koi ni Deatta Natsu" (恋に出逢った夏, "The Summer I Found Love"^?) feat. Ken the 390
• 2009: "Akai Ito" (アカイ糸, "Red string of fate"^?) feat. Ken the 390
• 2010: "Mata Aitai" (また逢いたい, "I Want to See You Again"^?)

Digital Releases

• 2008.04.23 "Sotsugyō (Mata, Aō ne)"

References

1. ^ (Japanese) "奥村初音、招待制個室ライブで突然の改名発表". Natasha Inc.. Natalie. 2009-03-30. http://natalie.mu/music/news/14858. Retrieved 2010-02-05. 

External links

• Official website (Japanese)
• Artist page by Ken-On (Japanese)
• Official blog (Japanese)