Minmi facts for kids
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Minmi
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| Native name |
ミンミ
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| Birth name | Michiko Evwana |
| Born | December 8, 1974 Osaka Prefecture, Japan |
| Genres | Reggae, hip hop, pop, electropop |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Victor Entertainment 2002–09 (part of JVC) Far Eastern Tribe Records 2009– (part of Universal Music Group) |
Michiko Evwana (born December 8, 1974), known by her stage name Minmi (Japanese: ミンミ), is a Japanese musician. She sings and writes songs, and also produces music. Her style mixes hip-hop and reggae. She is also the first artist from Japan to make soca music. Since 2007, she has been married to Wakadanna, who is a member of the Japanese reggae group Shōnan no Kaze.
Minmi started playing reggae music in Japanese clubs in 1996. Her first song, "The Perfect Vision," came out in 2002. It was a huge hit, selling over 500,000 copies.
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Minmi's Life and Music
Michiko Evwana was born in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, on December 8, 1974. She started playing the piano when she was five years old. This is when she became interested in soul and jazz.
Minmi began her music career in 1996. She performed at hip-hop and reggae events in clubs in Osaka. During this time, she also started creating her own unique music. In 2002, Minmi signed her first record deal with JVC Records. She released her first song, "The Perfect Vision," which was a reggae track. This song quickly became very popular. Many radio stations played it often, and it sold more than 500,000 copies.
In 2005, Minmi released "Summertime!!," her first song with a soca sound. This was different from her usual reggae and hip-hop style. Because of this, she went to the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival in February 2006 and performed there. Later that year, she was nominated for a "best new artist" award at the Reggae/Soca Music Awards in New York. She returned to the festival in 2007. There, she performed the song "Sha Na Na (Japanese Wine)" with Machel Montano.
In June 2007, Minmi announced that she had married Wakadanna. He is a member of the reggae group Shōnan no Kaze. They first met in Jamaica in 2001 and started dating soon after. In November, she gave birth to their first child, a son. In March 2010, Minmi announced she was expecting her second child. Her fourth album, Mother, came out in July when she was about eight months pregnant. The album's photos showed her pregnant belly. Her second son was born early, on August 4, in New York.
In 2015, Minmi released her song "Hologram."
Minmi's Music Releases
Albums
| Year | Album Information |
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| 2003 | Miracle
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| 2004 | imagine
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| 2006 | Natural
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| 2010 | Mother
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| 2013 | I LOVE
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| 2014 | BAD
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| 2015 | EGO
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| 2016 | Life is Beautiful
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| 2018 | identity
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Other Albums
| Year | Album Information |
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| 2005 | Friends: Minmi Featuring Works Best
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| 2006 | Minmi Natural Show Case 2006 In Zepp Tokyo (Special Edition) - EP
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| 2007 | The Love Song Collection 2006—2007
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| 2008 | Minmi Best 2002—2008
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| 2009 | Summer Collection with Music Clips
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| 2011 | The Heart Song Collection
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| 2012 | MINMI Best Ame Nochi Niji 2002-2012
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| 2014 | MINMI BEST "ORIGIN"
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| 2015 | New MINMI Friends -"Bad" "MINMI" To Iu Neta wo Rapper Track Maker Ga Douryouri Shitanoka-
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| 2017 | ALL TIME BEST:ADAM
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ALL TIME BEST:EVE
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Singles
As the Main Artist
| Release | Title | Album |
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| 2002 | "The Perfect Vision" | Miracle |
| "T.T.T." | ||
| 2003 | "Another World" | Imagine |
| 2004 | "Ai no Mi" (アイの実, "Fruit of Love") | |
| "Are Yu Ready" | Natural | |
| 2005 | "Summertime!!" (サマータイム!!, Samātaimu!!) | |
| 2006 | "Nishiazabu Densetsu" (西麻布伝説, Nishiazabu Legend) | |
| "I Love You Baby" | Love Song Collection | |
| 2007 | "Sha Na Na" (シャナナ☆) | |
| 2009 | "Ave Maria" (アベマリア, Abe Maria) | Mother |
| "Ashita Moshi mo Kimi ga Inai..." (アシタもしもキミがいない..., "What If You're Not There Tomorrow") | ||
| 2010 | "Hibiscus" (ハイビスカス, Haibisukasu) | |
| "Pa to Hanasaku" feat. Verbal (パッと花咲く, "Blooming with a Bang") | MINMI Best Ame Nochi Niji 2002–2012 | |
| 2012 | " La La La ~Ai no Uta~" (ラララ 〜愛のうた〜, La La La ~Song of Love) | I LOVE |
| "Engage Ring" (エンゲージリング) | ||
| 2013 | "Sakura ~Eien~" feat. Shonannokaze (さくら ~永遠~, Cherry Blossom ~Eternity~) | |
| 2014 | "Ite itai yo" (いていたいよ, I want a lot.) | BAD |
| 2015 | "hologram" (ホログラム) | EGO |
As a Featured Artist
| Release | Title | Notes | Album |
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| 2006 | "Win and Shine" (Ukarats FC) | Co-wrote lyrics/music. | We Love We [We Love Winning Eleven] |
| 2007 | "Dream Lover" (Infinity 16 welcomez Shōnan no Kaze, Minmi, Moomin) | Foundation Rock | |
| "Manatsu no Orion" (真夏のオリオン, "Midsummer Orion") (Infinity 16 welcomez Minmi, 10-Feet) | |||
| "Kiseki" (キセキ, "Miracle") (Teruteru Babys) | Charity single, wrote song/featured vocals. | ||
| 2008 | "Dream Mix, Vol. 01" ( INFINITY 16 welcomez Shonan no kaze, MINMI, MOOMIN, 10-FEET, MUNEHIRO) | non-album single | |
| "Dream Believer (Hoshi ni Negai o)" (星に願いを, "Wishing on a Star") (Infinity 16 welcomez Minmi, Wakadanna & Han-kun from Shōnan no Kaze, Goki) | Welcomez | ||
| 2010 | "Kinkyu Jitai" (緊急事態, "Emergency") (RED SPIDER feat. MINMI, HAN-KUN, KENTY GROSS, BES, APOLLO, KIRA, NG HEAD, DOZAN11) | Kinkyu Jitai – One Sound Dance Live 2010 | |
| 2012 | "Ame Nochi Hare " (雨のち晴れ, "Rain then sunny") (INFINITY 16 welcomez MINMI & JAY'ED) | MY LIFE | |
| 2013 | "Pan Pan Papan" (RED SPIDER feat. feat. Minmi, Kenty Gross, Arm Strong & Bes) | WHAT THE SPIDER | |
| "HANDS UP" (RED SPIDER feat. Minmi, Bes, NG Head, Kenty Gross, Boogie Man & Shingo Nishinari) | |||
| "Tokyo" (東京) (Shingo Nishinari feat. MINMI) | Okage-samadesu. (おかげさまです。, I am sorry.) | ||
| 2016 | "Ah Murderz" (RED SPIDER feat. MINMI, BES, APOLLO, KENTY GROSS, J-REXXX, KIRA, NATURAL WEAPON & DOZAN11) | Title is to be announced ～ALL JAPANESE REGGAE DUB MIX CD～ | |
| 2018 | "Slave of Love" (YOSA & TAAR feat. Taichi Mukai & MINMI) | Modern Disco Tours | |
| "All In" (Shella Posse feat. MINMI) | non-album single | ||
| "NO NO" (RED SPIDER feat. MINMI, APOLLO, KENTY GROSS & NATURAL WEAPON) | #compact_disc |
Digital Singles
| Release | Title | Notes | Album |
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| 2009 | "A Natural Woman" | Aretha Franklin cover | non-album single |
| 2010 | "Pink Boushi no "Do Re Mi Fa So"" (ピンク帽子の "ドレミファソ") | The Heart Song Collection | |
| 2012 | "Teo Teo ~D.I.N.C~" feat. DOBERMAN INC | MINMI Best Ame Nochi Niji 2002–2012 | |
| 2013 | "Sumaho (Season II)" (スマホ （SeasonII）) feat. Shingo Nishinari | New MINMI Friends -"Bad" "MINMI" To Iu Neta wo Rapper Track Maker Ga Douryouri Shitanoka- | |
| 2014 | "#Yacchaitai" (#ヤッチャイタイ) | BAD | |
| 2015 | "MOVE" | EGO | |
| "hologram" (ホログラム) | |||
| 2018 | Winner (Yokohama Futtou Version) | Yokohama F. Marinos Official Half Time Supporting Song | non-album single |
DVDs
| Title | Release date |
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| Minmi Live Tour 2004 "Imagine" (sunshine) | September 24, 2004 |
| Minmi Video Clips 2002—2005: Summer | July 27, 2005 |
| Minmi Natural Show Case 2006 in Zepp Tokyo | November 22, 2006 |
| Freedom '08 | December 3, 2008 |
| Minmi Live: Freedom in Awajishima | December 2, 2009 |
| LIVE TOUR "Himawari" ～Road to 10th Anniversary～ at Saitama Super Arena | June 27, 2012 |
| MINMIDVD | December 24, 2014 |
| MINMI LIVE TOUR 2014 "BAD" | May 27, 2015 |
Collaborations
| Title | Artist | Release date |
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| "Tornade" | Silver King | September 2000 |
| "Shot Dem Up" | Jumbo Maatch from Mighty Jam Rock | October 2001 |
| "3 Minute Special" | Silver King | May 22, 2002 |
| "Parasite" | Vader | May 22, 2002 |
| "I Don't Wanna Be Your Friend" | Boogie Man | July 2002 |
| "Journey Into..." | Takafin from Mighty Jam Rock | August 2002 |
| "Cry" | Shōnan no Kaze | July 2003 |
| "Independent Woman" | Pushim | December 17, 2003 |
| "THE ROCK CITY" | Vader | June 2, 2004 |
| "Shiki No Uta" | Nujabes | June 23, 2004 |
| "Irie Music" | Home Grown | August 4, 2004 |
| "Set Mi Free, Let Mi Be" | Home Grown | August 4, 2004 |
| "My Way" | Shōnan no Kaze | August 18, 2004 |
| "Who's Theme" | Nujabes | September 22, 2004 |
| "Keep On Steppin'" | SAL The Soul | November 26, 2004 |
| "Rastaman Drive Mi Crazy" | Anthony B | 2005 |
| "Day Dreamer" | Munehiro | May 21, 2005 |
| "Cherry Blossom" | 10-Feet | April 18, 2006 |
| "Lotta Love" | M-Flo | July 26, 2006 |
| "Sha Na Na – Japanese Wine" | Machel Montano | March 6, 2007 |
| "Happy Today" | Shōnan no Kaze | April 18, 2007 |
| "Spider City (Rock City 3)" | Kenty-Gross | February 7, 2007 |
| "Spider Time (Summer Time!!)" | Kenty-Gross | February 7, 2007 |
| "Missing You" | Minmi | February 7, 2007 |
| "Spider (Aira)" | Minmi | February 7, 2007 |
| "Nande" | Rudebwoy Face | April 25, 2007 |
| "Suirenka" | Shōnan no Kaze | June 6, 2007 |
| "Saving All My Love For You" | Minmi | January 1, 2011 |
| "I'm Your Baby Tonight" | Junior Kelly | April 3, 2012 |
| "Hoshino Raburetaa" | Sergio Mendes | January 1, 2013 |
| "Konoyo ga Yami Dato Iwanaide Okure" | Sambomaster | October 9, 2013 |
| "Nadeshiko (Soul Remix)" | KIRA | February 4, 2015 |
| "Heisei no Otome" | Kenty-Gross | August 26, 2015 |
| "Outta Love" | Che'Nelle | June 14, 2017 |
| "Dame" | DJ SWING & Tarantula | July 5, 2017 |
See also
In Spanish: MINMI para niños
- Supa Dups
