Yuya Matsushita
Yuya Matsushita (松下 優也, Matsushita Yūya?) (born May 24, 1990) is a Japanese R&B and Hip Hop singer and performer. He is signed under Epic Records.
His debut single "foolish foolish" was released on November 26, 2008.
Biography
Born in Kobe on May 24, 1990, Yuya Matsushita was raised by his mother and grandmother. As a sixth grader in 2002, Matsushita decided to pursue a career in music, enrolling in Caless Vocal & Dance School.[1] Around 9th grade, despite clashing with his mother regarding his future plans, a visit to New York City strengthened his determination to become an artist. He met with producer Jin Nakamura who presented him with the song "foolish foolish". The filming for the single also took place in New York, after being signed to Epic Records.
In 2009, Yuya Matsushita had his stage debut as Sebastian Michaelis in the Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) Musical. His single Trust Me was used as the first ending theme in the Durarara!! anime, and peaked at 10th in the weekly Oricon charts.
In 2010, Matsushita's single "Bird" was used as the ending theme for the second season of the Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) anime.
In 2011, his single "Paradise" was used as the theme song for the drama Quartet, in which he also starred.[2] He was announced as the first guest for MusicFest at FanimeCon in 2011.
Discography
Singles
№ |
Released |
Title |
1st |
2008.11.26 |
foolish foolish |
2nd |
2009.01.28 |
LAST SNOW |
3rd |
2009.08.26 |
Honesty / 願いがかなうなら… (Honesty / Negai Ga Kanau Nara...) |
4th |
2010.02.17 |
Trust Me |
5th |
2010.05.05 |
YOU |
6th |
2010.08.25 |
Bird / 4 Seasons |
7th |
2011.02.02 |
Paradise |
8th |
2011.05.04 |
Naturally |
9th |
2011.08.24 |
SUPER DRIVE |
Albums
№ |
Released |
Title |
1st |
2010.06.02 |
I AM ME |
2nd |
2011.02.12 |
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Others
№ |
Released |
Title |
1st |
2010.06.08 |
I AM ME (Korean Version) |
2nd |
2010.10.08 |
Bird / 4 Seasons (Taiwan Version) |
Featured
Filmography
Movies
Year |
Title |
2009 |
悲しいボーイフレンド (Kanashii Boyfriend) |
2010 |
時をかける少女 (Toki O Kakeru Shoujo) |
2010 |
ヒカリ、その先へ (Hikari, Sono Saki E) |
Stages
Year |
Title |
2009 |
音楽舞闘会『黒執事』-その執事、友好- (Black Butler Musical-His Butler, Friendship) |
2010 |
ミュージカル「黒執事」-The Most Beautiful DEATH in The World- 千の魂と堕ちた死神 (Black Butler Musical-The Most Beautiful Death In The World, A Thousand Soul And The Fallen Grim Reapers) |
Dramas
Year |
Title |
2011 |
カルテット (Quartet) |
2011 |
明日の光をつかめ2 (Asu No Hikari Wo Tsukame 2) |
References
External links
Persondata |
Name |
Matsushita, Yuya |
Alternative names |
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Short description |
Japanese singer |
Date of birth |
May 24, 1990 |
Place of birth |
Kobe, Japan |
Date of death |
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Place of death |
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