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Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 11:00 am Post subject:
gaijinmark wrote:
Jin Akanishi signs global deal with Warner, U.S. releases planned for spring 2011
Thu, December 9, 2010
Back in October, former KAT-TUN member Jin Akanishi indicated his plans for a CD debut in the United States. On Thursday, those plans became much more tangible with Warner Music Group and Warner Music Japan's announcement that Akanishi has signed a recording deal with the label and his first U.S. release is expected in spring 2011.
During a press conference held at a Tokyo hotel on December 9, Warner's recently appointed CEO Lachie Rutherford said that Akanishi plans to release a single and then an album during the spring, under the name JIN AKANISHI. Warner will be handling not just the U.S. release; the company will be working with Akanishi on a global basis for both his English and Japanese works.
Last month, Akanishi successfully completed a 5-concert tour in the U.S. Now back in Japan, he will be preparing for three concerts at Saitama Super Arena on January 14-16 and three more concerts at Osaka-jo Hall on January 21-23. Those six shows are expected to bring in approximately 105,000 fans combined.
Akanishi is also planning for another U.S. tour after his album's release, though nothing definite has been announced yet.
^ OHNOES. That's a major int'l record company. Does this mean his American dream is actually gonna come TRUE???
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Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 10:11 pm Post subject:
gaijinmark wrote:
Jin Akanishi signs global deal with Warner, U.S. releases planned for spring 2011
Thu, December 9, 2010
Back in October, former KAT-TUN member Jin Akanishi indicated his plans for a CD debut in the United States. On Thursday, those plans became much more tangible with Warner Music Group and Warner Music Japan's announcement that Akanishi has signed a recording deal with the label and his first U.S. release is expected in spring 2011.
During a press conference held at a Tokyo hotel on December 9, Warner's recently appointed CEO Lachie Rutherford said that Akanishi plans to release a single and then an album during the spring, under the name JIN AKANISHI. Warner will be handling not just the U.S. release; the company will be working with Akanishi on a global basis for both his English and Japanese works.
Last month, Akanishi successfully completed a 5-concert tour in the U.S. Now back in Japan, he will be preparing for three concerts at Saitama Super Arena on January 14-16 and three more concerts at Osaka-jo Hall on January 21-23. Those six shows are expected to bring in approximately 105,000 fans combined.
Akanishi is also planning for another U.S. tour after his album's release, though nothing definite has been announced yet.
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Congratulations to Jin! I'm so happy for him! I can't wait for his future works and concerts. I hope that his solo career will continue to grow (as well as kat-tun's).
Thank you for sharing the information!
Here's the website from the article that I received in my email just now: http://www.wmg.jp/20101209/ _________________
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Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 8:52 am Post subject:
EstherM wrote:
Tuesdays with Mori???? Bloody brilliant!
I think Warner should make you Bakanishi's press attache! I predict global domination.
Lol, thanks Esther! Glad you enjoyed the momentary diversion.
Me, work as a press attache? Er... not if Warner wants to run Mr. Eggplant Bazooka's fledgling international career INTO THE GROUND, hah hah hah. (Sankyou for the vote of confidence just the same )
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Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 11:05 pm Post subject:
Ender's Girl wrote:
Me, work as a press attache? Er... not if Warner wants to run Mr. Eggplant Bazooka's fledgling international career INTO THE GROUND, hah hah hah. (Sankyou for the vote of confidence just the same )
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 2:12 am Post subject:
Akanishi Jin�fs American debut �gTest Drive�h scheduled for November 8
October 10, 2011
Details have finally been announced regarding Akanishi Jin�fs debut American release. He will start out with a digital-only single titled �gTEST DRIVE Feat. JASON DERULO,�h to be released on November 8. After that, he will release the song in Japan as part of a new mini-album that goes on sale on December 7.
Akanishi�fs American debut single was first announced in February of this year. The song is a collaboration with singer-songwriter Jason Derulo, produced by J. R. Rotem. Akanishi is releasing the single through Warner Music, using the artist name �gJin Akanishi.�h
Because the digital single will not be made available for download in Japan, Akanishi will release it as a mini-album in Japan on December 7. The regular edition will contain three versions of �gTEST DRIVE,�h plus three other songs titled �gMY MP3,�h �gPAPARATS,�h and �gTIPSY LOVE.�h The limited CD+DVD edition will have the same tracklist except without �gTIPSY LOVE,�h but the DVD will have the music video and the making video for �gTEST DRIVE.�h
Akanishi is said to be planning his first U.S. album for 2012, but a release date has not yet been announced. He is working with music production team Stereotypes, who have previously worked with artists such as Far East Movement, Usher, and Justin Bieber.
Akanishi is also making his Hollywood debut next year with Keanu Reeves�fs movie �g47 Ronin,�h coming out in December 2012. Akanishi was revealed as a cast member this past spring.
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 12:21 pm Post subject:
Jin Akanishi Concert to be Live-Streamed at LA's Grammy Museum Fan appreciation event to be streamed January 6th
Scott Green
January 03, 2012
Idol/singer/songwriter Jin Akanishi, whose English single, "Test Drive featuring Jason Derulo," took the top position on the US iTunes digital music store's Dance chart on its debut week, is back in Japan and will be holding an exclusive fan appreciation event to celebrate his new music and to thank his fans. This �gLIVE from Yokohama�h event will be presented via live stream at Los Angeles' Grammy Museum.
Akanishi will be performing tracks from his new album, and will hold a fan Q & A from the Grammy Museum moderated by popular Comedian and TV host, Paul �gPK�h Kim.
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Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 9:18 am Post subject:
Johnny's Wrath: Akanishi Tour Canceled Due to Marriage/Baby Drama Punished for his "failing in propriety as an adult member of society"
March 24, 2012
Singer Jin Akanishi was supposed to make a grand return to Japan with seven arena shows following his five city North American tour, but those plans have all been canceled by his talent agency as punishment for his recent marriage/baby situation we previously reported on.
Akanishi and actress Meisa Kuroki (currently three months pregnant) handed in their marriage registration February 2nd. The pair did this without briefing their agencies, however, and Johnny and Associates (who also reps SMAP, Arashi, Sexy Zone, etc.) did not take kindly to this slight.
In fact, not only are the calling a full stop on his upcoming tour, but they are making him personally cover any related penalty fees. Tickets hadn't gone on sale yet for the April-May shows, but there is still the matter of the arena reservations, the cancellation fees of which could be pretty costly.
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Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 12:53 am Post subject:
Tu_triky wrote:
Johnny's Wrath: Akanishi Tour Canceled Due to Marriage/Baby Drama Punished for his "failing in propriety as an adult member of society"
Looks like he's out of the doghouse now:
Jin Akanishi to release new single
Akanishi Jin will be returning through a new single "HEY WHAT'S UP?" scheduled to be released on August 7.
This will mark his first CD release in a year and five months, as his last release was his U.S. debut album "JAPONICANA" (released in March of 2012). The single will also be the first song in Japanese since his previous single "SEASONS" which was released in December of 2011.
Akanishi wrote and composed the title track, and it is said to be an up-tempo summer tune.
Akanishi left a comment, "Though I've caused so many worries, I am now able to release a new song. I never stopped making songs even during the hiatus, and I was longing for this day to come. I made this song with all my heart, as I wanted the first comeback song to be an up-tempo and bright dance tune which the fans who waited for my comeback for a long time, could be pleased with. Please look forward to it."
More details on Akanishi's comeback single will be revealed on Warner Music Japan's official site in a few days.
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Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 7:20 pm Post subject:
Jin Akanishi to release new single in October
Akanishi Jin's new single "Ainaru Hou e" will be released on October 2.
On August 31, Akanishi made a guest appearance during the ending of 'TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION 2013 AUTUMN / WINTER' at Saitama Super Arena. While walking the runway, he performed his comeback single "HEY WHAT'S UP?" which was chosen as the official theme song for the event. After the performance, he held an interview with the press and announced the release of his new single "Ainaru Hou e".
The title track is written, composed, and produced by Akanishi himself. In association with the title, reporters asked him, "Do you often feel love?", to which Akanishi replied, "I always feel love when I'm with my family and friends." He also explained that he made a "support song" that sings "to come in the direction where love sounds".
The single will be available in 3 different versions: Limited Edition A, Limited Edition B, and Regular Edition. Limited Edition A will come with a DVD containing the video clip and making for "Ainaru Hou e", while Limited Edition B will enclose a special photo book. All versions will include a coupling track called "Forever", and the Regular Edition will come with another track called "One Last Time".
This marked Akanishi's first appearance in front of the media after making his comeback. He laughed and said, "I get nervous at press conferences. I can't get used to it no matter how many times I hold it." He also commented on his lifestyle during his hiatus from March of last year to this August, "I was making music the entire time, so I also want to release an album soon."
[Limited Edition A]
CD:
01. Ainaru Hou e
02. Forever
03. Ainaru Hou e (Instrumental)
04. Forever (Instrumental)
DVD:
01. Ainaru Hou e (Music Video)
02. Ainaru Hou e (Making)
[Limited Edition B]
CD:
01. Ainaru Hou e
02. Forever
03. Ainaru Hou e (Instrumental)
04. Forever (Instrumental)
Special Photo Book
[Regular Edition]
CD:
01. Ainaru Hou e
02. Forever
03. One Last Time
04. Ainaru Hou e (Instrumental)
05. Forever (Instrumental)
06. One Last Time (Instrumental)
Source: natalie
That last quote cracked me up. If I was married to Meisa Kuroki my number one priority would be STAYING married to Meisa Kuroki!
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 3:00 am Post subject:
Jin Akanishi to release new album in November
Akanishi Jin has announced that he will be releasing his new album "#JUST JIN" on November 6th.
This marks Akanishi's first original album since his American debut album "JAPONICANA" under the name JIN AKANISHI was released about a year and 8 months ago. All songs will be written, composed, and produced by Akanishi himself. It will contain his singles "Eternal", "Seasons", "HEY WHAT'S UP?", and "Ainaru Hou e".
The album will be available for purchase in 3 different versions: Limited Edition A, Limited Edition B, and Regular Edition. Limited Edition A will come with a bonus CD including English songs written under the name JIN AKANISHI. Meanwhile, the DVD for Limited Edition B will contain a digest video for "HEY WHAT'S UP?" as well as the music videos for all his singles.
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Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2014 3:14 am Post subject:
Jin Akanishi to release live DVD/Blu-Ray
Akanishi Jin will release his live DVD/Blu-ray "Jin Akanishi's Club Circuit Tour" on April 2.
The live DVD/Blu-ray will feature Akanishi's December 18th concert at Zepp Namba which was a part of his live tour "Jin Akanishi's Club Circuit Tout". It will include songs from his recent album "#JUSTJIN", as well as his debut album "JAPONICANA".
The limited edition will come with a 34-page color photo book. Meanwhile, the regular edition will come with a 4-fold photo sheet.
[Jin Akanishi's Club Circuit Tour]
01. TGC
02. AIN'T ENOUGH
03. GO HIGHER
04. TEMPORARY LOVE
05. SUMMER LOVING
06. KEY TO YOUR HEART ~Kimi no Kokoro no Kagi~
07. Ainaru Hou e
08. Ano Natsu
09. LOVE SONG
10. SCREAM IT
11. DJ SET~TEST DRIVE�ATHAT'S WHAT SHE SAID,APHRODISIAC~
12. SUN BURNS DOWN
13. SLOW JAM
14. LIKE YOU
15. NEW LIFE
16. OOHLALA
17. TELL ME WHERE
18. HEY WHAT'S UP?
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 5:12 am Post subject:
Maybe Meisa beat some sense into him:
Jin Akanishi leaves Johnny's Entertainment
Former KAT-TUN member and then solo artist Akanishi Jin has just announced on Twitter that he has left his agency Johnny's & Associates. He tweeted the following message in both Japanese and English:
I, Jin Akanishi, have come to an agreement with Johnny's & Associates, Inc. not to continue our contract that expired on 02/28/2014. I have the utmost gratitude for everyone I have worked with and the experiences I've had. To my fans and everyone who has supported me thus far, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
We have agreed to this decision so that I may follow my dream of putting as much energy into my global career as I have here in Japan. I will do everything I can to make new memories with all my supporters, I'm looking forward to sharing my dream with all of you!
Sincerely,
Jin Akanishi
2014/03/02
Akanishi has always had a strong interest in developing his career abroad. After leaving KAT-TUN in 2006, he left to study English in Los Angeles. However, soon after, he caused trouble by reporting his marriage to actress Kuroki Meisa, after it actually happened, to his agency.
Since then, his viewpoints have been diverging from that of the agency's. As of now, Akanishi's page on Johnny's net as well as official fan site Johnny's web have not been updated to reflect this change.
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2014 6:50 pm Post subject:
Jin Akanishi to release new single 'Good Times'
Akanishi Jin will be releasing a new single "Good Time" on August 6.
This will be the first release from Akanishi's own label Go Good Records.
Regarding the new song, Akanishi who wrote/composed/produced it, explained, "I wrote this song with the image of summer, so I was conscious of exhilarating feelings and boldness. I expressed my hope for those who listen to this song to enjoy every day of their lives."
"Good Times" will have 2 types of limited editions, as well as a regular edition.
[Limited Edition A]
��CD��
01. Good Time
02. Slow
03. Good Time(Instrumental)
04. Slow(Instrumental)
��DVD��
01. Good Time (Music Video)
02. Good Time (Making Of Music Video)
[Limited Edition B]
01. Good Time
02. Heart Beat
03. Good Time(Instrumental)
04. Heart Beat(Instrumental)
��includes a 24-page photo booklet
[Regular Edition]
01. Good Time
02. Heart Beat
03. Slow
04. Good Time(Instrumental)
05. Heart Beat(Instrumental)
06. Slow(Instrumental)
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Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 4:00 am Post subject:
Jin Akanishi to release mini-album and go on 5 city tour
Akanishi Jin will kick off his nationwide tour "JIN AKANISHI 'JINDEPENDENCE' TOUR 2014" on November 11, and will also release a mini-album, titled "Mi Amor", on November 12.
This will be Akanishi's 2nd release from his own record label Go Good Records. The entire album will be written, composed, and produced by Akanishi himself. It will be released in 3 different versions: Limited Edition A, Limited Edition B, and Regular Edition. The limited editions will come with a CD including 6 songs, as well as a DVD. The Limited Edition A DVD will contain the PV and making footage for "Mi Amor", while the Limited Edition B DVD will contain a documentary including footage from his appearance at a festival in Shanghai, and his upcoming event for his single "Good Time", which is scheduled to be held on September 25. The Regular Edition will include an additional track for a total of 7 songs.
As for his nationwide tour, it will kick off on November 11 at Zepp Sapporo, and will wrap up on December 2 at Zepp Tokyo for a total of 7 shows in 5 cities. Fan club members can pre-reserve tickets from September 19 at 6:00 pm to September 26 at 12:00 pm.
[JIN AKANISHI "JINDEPENDENCE" TOUR 2014]
Tuesday, November 11 - Zepp Sapporo (Hokkaido)
Wednesday, November 19 - Zepp Nagoya (Aichi)
Saturday, November 22 - Dojima River Forum (Osaka)
Sunday, November 23 - Dojima River Forum (Osaka)
Tuesday, November 25 - Zepp Fukuoka (Fukuoka)
Monday, December 1 - Zepp Tokyo (Tokyo)
Tuesday, December 2 - Zepp Tokyo (Tokyo)
Pretty much every song he's released since JAPONICANA has sounded the same. I like him / his voice, but the music is disappointing. His latest album ME is nothing special.
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(Sankyou for the vote of confidence just the same 
