Ryujin Kiyoshi

Ryujin Kiyoshi (清 竜人)
Born 27 May 1989
Origin Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Japan
Genres J-Pop, folk
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instruments Guitar, piano
Years active 2008–present
Labels EMI Music Japan
Associated acts Yui Horie
Website kiyoshiryujin.com

Ryujin Kiyoshi (清 竜人 Kiyoshi Ryūjin, born 27 May 1989) is a Japanese singer and songwriter. He debuted as a major label artist in 2009, with the single "Morning Sun." He is best known for this song, as well as writing Yui Horie's 2011 single "Immoralist."

Biography

Kiyoshi was born in 1989, and grew up in Osaka.[1] At 15 he began to write his own music, and in the summer of 2005 produced demo recordings, which he sent to many music record personnel, beginning his musical career.[1] In 2006, Kiyoshi competed at the Teens Rock high school band music competition and won the grand prize, which led to his appearance at the Rock in Japan Festival summer festival in 2006, as one of his prizes.[1]

In 2008, Kiyoshi released his first song commercially before being signed to a record label, with the song "Send" featured on the film Cyborg She's soundtrack.[1][2] He debuted officially in 2009 under EMI Music Japan with the song "Morning Sun," which was used in a commercial campaign for cellphone provider AU.[3] Kiyoshi released his debut album Philosophy later in the month.[1] The album was awarded a runner up award in the 2010 second CD Shop Awards.[4]

In 2010 Kiyoshi released his second album, World, led by the singles "Help Me Help Me Help Me" and "Itai yo."[1] After the release of the album, Kiyoshi held his first major tour across Japan.[1] In 2011, a song written by Kiyoshi, "Immortalist," was released by voice actress Yui Horie, and was used as the theme song for the animation Dragon Crisis!.[5] The song became a top 10 single on Oricon's singles chart.[6] Two months later, Kiyoshi released his third album, People.[1]

Discography

Albums

Year Album information Chart positions
[7]		 Total sales
[8]
2009 Philosophy
  • Released: March 25, 2009
  • Label: EMI Music Japan (TOCT-26734)
  • Formats: CD, digital download, rental CD
 38 9,100
2010 World
  • Released: February 17, 2010
  • Label: EMI Music Japan (TOCT-26934)
  • Formats: CD, digital download, rental CD
 20 11,100
2011 People
  • Released: April 13, 2011
  • Label: EMI Music Japan (TOCT-27063)
  • Formats: CD, digital download, rental CD
 29 5,300

Singles

Release Title Notes Chart positions Oricon
sales
[8]		 Album
Oricon singles charts
[7]		 Billboard Japan Hot 100
[9]		 RIAJ digital tracks
[10]
2009 "Morning Sun" 43 5 — 3,800 Philosophy
"John L. Fly no Uso" (ジョン・L・フライの嘘 Jon Eru Furai no Uso, "The Lies of John L. Fly") Digital single — — — —
"Help Me Help Me Help Me" (ヘルプミーヘルプミーヘルプミー Herupu Mī Herupu Mī Herupu Mī) 82 39 — 1,300 World
2010 "Itai yo" (痛いよ, "It Hurts") 55 17 49 2,500
"Mademoiselle" (マドモアゼル Madomoazeru) Digital single — — — —
"Bokura wa Tsunagatteru n da na" (ぼくらはつながってるんだな, "'Cause We're All Connected") 43 21 — 2,600 People
"Please Repeat After Me" (プリーズリピートアフターミー Purīzu Ripīto Afutā Mī) 64 58 — 2,600
2011 "Boy and Girl Love Song" (ボーイ・アンド・ガール・ラヴ・ソング Boi ando Gāru Rabu Songu) 48 53 — 2,400
"Gakincho no Uta" (がきんちょのうた, "Little Brats Song") Digital single — — — —

Other charted songs

Release Title Chart positions Album
Billboard Japan Hot 100
[9]		 RIAJ digital tracks
[10]
2010 "World" (ワールド Wārudo) 73 — World

Awards

Year Recipient Award Result
2006
[1]		 Kiyoshi Ryujin Teens Rock in Hitachinaka 2006 style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won
2009
[11]		 "Morning Sun" FM Festival "Life Music Award 2009" Best Voice of Life style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated
FM Festival "Life Music Award 2009" Best New Artist of Life style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated
2010
[4][12]		 Philosophy The Second CD Shop Awards style="background: silver; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Silver
"Help Me Help Me Help Me" Space Shower Music Video Awards 2010 Best New Artist Video style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 "Profile". EMI Music Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved April 17, 2011.
  2. ↑ "[CD] 映画「僕の彼女はサイボーグ」オリジナル・サウンドトラック / サントラ". Neowing (in Japanese). Retrieved April 17, 2011.
  3. ↑ "新星・清竜人デビュー曲がau Smart Sports新CMに起用" [New star Ryujin Kiyoshi's debut song is to be used in the new commercial for au Smart Sports.]. Natalie (in Japanese). January 31, 2009. Retrieved April 17, 2011.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "CDショップ店員が選ぶアワード『第二回CDショップ大賞』の入賞作品が発表" [CD shop workers' Choice Award "The Second CD Shop Award" nominated works announced]. Cinra (in Japanese). January 6, 2011. Archived from the original on February 8, 2011. Retrieved February 8, 2011.
  5. ↑ "JBOOK：インモラリスト【通常盤】：堀江由衣：CD". JBook (in Japanese). Retrieved April 17, 2011.
  6. ↑ "インモラリスト 堀江由衣のプロフィールならオリコン芸能人事典-ORICON STYLE". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved April 17, 2011.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "アーティスト： 清　竜人". Oricon. Retrieved April 21, 2011.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」". Oricon. Retrieved April 21, 2011. (subscription only)
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Hot 100｜JAPAN Charts｜Billboard JAPAN" (in Japanese). Billboard.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 有料音楽配信チャート (in Japanese). RIAJ.
  11. ↑ ""LIFE MUSIC AWARD 2009"、大賞はRADWIMPS" ["Life Music Award 2009," grand winners are Radwimps]. Barks (in Japanese). November 3, 2009. Retrieved February 8, 2011.
  12. ↑ "スペシャ「MVA」発表！大賞は安室、林檎、RADWIMPS" [Space Shower Music Video Awards Announced! Winners include Amuro, Ringo and Radwimps]. Natalie.mu (in Japanese). March 23, 2010. Retrieved February 8, 2011.

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