Moomin (singer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Moomin
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| Born | July 13, 1972 |
| Origin | Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Genres | Reggae |
| Years active | 1992 - present |
| Labels | Ki/oon Records 1997-2003 Universal Music Group 2003-2009 Knife Edge 2009-present |
Moomin (むーみん) (born July 13, 1972), also known as MOOMIN, is a Japanese reggae artist. He is famous for helping reggae music become popular in Japan. Moomin was born in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, Japan. He is married and has two children. He works at Overheat Studios, but he keeps his real name a secret.
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Moomin's Music Journey
Moomin first started making reggae music in 1992. The very next year, he visited Jamaica, which is the birthplace of reggae music. His first official record deal was in 1997 with a company called Ki/oon Records.
Later, in 2003, he joined Universal Music Group. Since 2009, he has been with Knife Edge, which is part of Pony Canyon.
Moomin's Music Releases
Moomin has released many songs and albums throughout his career. Here are some of his most well-known works.
Singles (Songs)
- Happy and Free (July 21, 1997)
- In the Rain (January 21, 1998)
- Feel Alright! (May 30, 1998)
- Kakegae no nai Mono (かけがえのないもの, Something with no Backup Copy) (January 21, 1999)
- Ride On (June 9, 1999)
- Big City (October 21, 1999)
- My Sweetest (November 20, 1999)
- Kimi wo Omou Yoru (キミを想う夜, The Night I Think of You) (November 15, 2000)
- Kanashimi ga Kieru made (悲しみが消えるまで, Until the Sadness is Extinguished) (February 28, 2001)
- @ the Dancehall featuring Corn Head (May 9, 2001)
- Summer Riddim 01 (August 8, 2001) (Moomin & Dōzan Miki)
- Straight Ahead (December 5, 2001)
- Kindan no Mori (禁断の森, Forbidden Forest) featuring Corn Head & Rude Boy Face (May 22, 2002)
- Natsu no Owari no Harmony (夏の終わりのハーモニー, Harmony of Summer's End) (July 24, 2002) (This is a cover of a song by Yōsui Inoue & Kōji Tamaki)
- Itsumo Soba de (いつもそばで, Always There) (May 21, 2003)
- Saibai shitai ~ Sekai chū de~ (栽培したい～世界中で～, I Want to Help Things Grow Throughout the World) (August 6, 2003)
- Nebagiba (ネバギバ) (April 28, 2004)
- Joy of Life (March 30, 2005)
- Natsu Kirakira (夏キラキラ, Shining Summer) (May 25, 2005)
- Riverside Hotel (リバーサイド ホテル) (May 10, 2006) (This is a cover of a song by Yōsui Inoue)
Albums
- In My Life (July 1, 1998)
- Moments (July 28, 1999)
- Triple M (November 15, 2000) (This is a remix album)
- Get Here (May 23, 2001)
- Natural High (July 24, 2002)
- Rise Again (June 25, 2003)
- The Best of Moomin (July 2, 2003)
- Rise Again Remixes (September 17, 2003)
- No More Trouble (June 23, 2004)
- Featuring Works (November 24, 2004)
- Link Up (June 22, 2005)
- Adapt (May 24, 2006) (This is a cover album)
DVD
- Moomin Live Tour 2004 "No More Trouble" (November 24, 2004)
Other Collaborations
Moomin has also worked with other artists on their songs:
- Shōnan no Kaze (湘南乃風)「Ōen Uta (応援歌) feat. Moomin」 (This means Moomin was featured on their song)
- Dōzan Miki (三木道三)「Gekkō (月光) feat. Moomin」 (Moomin was featured on this song too)
Radio Appearances
Moomin used to host a radio show called Mother Music Records. It was broadcast on the JFN every Thursday at 11 PM with fellow artist PUSHIM. This show ended in September 2005.
Related Artists and People
- PUSHIM - They share the same music agency.
- Dozan Miki - They have worked together on songs.
- Yōsui Inoue, Kōji Tamaki - Moomin covered their song "Natsu no Owari no Harmony".
- Kreva (Kick the Can Crew)
- Yamaarashi
