Yuki (singer) facts for kids
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Yuki
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| Born |
磯谷有希 (Isoya Yuki)
February 17, 1972 Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan
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| Occupation |
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| Spouse(s) |
Yoichi Kuramochi
(m. 2000) |
| Children | 3 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals, drums |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | Sony Music Entertainment Japan (contract ended on 09/31/2017) |
Yuki Kuramochi (倉持 有希, Kuramochi Yuki, born February 17, 1972), known professionally as Yuki (stylized as YUKI), is a Japanese musician and singer-songwriter. She is best known as the lead vocalist for Judy and Mary. She founded Judy and Mary in 1991 and became a solo artist in 2002. She has also been a member of the bands NiNa (1999) and Mean Machine (2001).
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Yuki's Early Life and Music Career
Yuki was born Yuki Isoya in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan. After finishing college, she worked as a beautician. Her life changed when she met Yoshihito Onda in Hakodate. He was there to make a movie. This meeting led to the creation of the band Judy and Mary in 1992.
After Judy and Mary broke up, Yuki started her solo music career in 2002. She married Magokoro Brothers frontman Yoichi Kuramochi in September 2000. They have three children. Sadly, her first child passed away in 2005.
Yuki's Music and Albums
Yuki has released many albums and singles throughout her career. Her music often mixes pop and rock styles. She has had several albums reach the top of the music charts in Japan.
Original Studio Albums
Here are some of Yuki's original studio albums:
| Year | Album Information | Chart Positions |
Total Sales |
Certifications (sales thresholds) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Prismic
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3 | 298,240 | Gold |
| 2003 | Commune
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11 | 90,000 | Gold |
| 2005 | Joy
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1 | 343,000 | Platinum |
| 2006 | Wave
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1 | 358,000 | Platinum |
| 2010 | Ureshikutte Dakiau yo (うれしくって抱きあうよ, "Happily Holding Each Other")
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1 | 166,146 | Gold |
| 2011 | Megaphonic
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1 | 119,980 | Gold |
| 2014 | Fly
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2 | 58,591 | |
| 2017 | Mabataki (まばたき, "Blink")
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1 | 50,888 | |
| 2019 | For me
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5 | 29,783 | |
| 2021 | Terminal
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2 1 |
22,909 2,972 |
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| 2023 | Parade ga Tsuzukunara (パレードが続くなら, "If the Parade Goes On")
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7 | 11,371 802 |
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| 2024 | ...
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5 | 12,053 |
Other Albums and EPs
Yuki has also released special albums like greatest hits collections and EPs (Extended Plays).
| Year | Album Information | Chart Positions |
Total Sales |
Certifications |
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| 2007 | Five-star
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1 | 362,000 | Platinum |
| 2010 | Yuki "The Present" 2010.06.14,15 Bunkamura Orchard Hall
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9 | 29.982 | |
| 2012 | Powers of Ten
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2 | 112.818 | Gold |
| 2022 | Free & Fancy
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9 | 5,000 | |
| 2022 | Bump & Grind
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14 | 5,000 |
Popular Singles by Yuki
Yuki has released many singles, which are individual songs. Some of them have been very popular.
Singles as Lead Artist
| Release | Title | Notes | Chart Positions | Oricon Sales |
Album | ||
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| Oricon Singles Charts |
Billboard Japan Hot 100† |
RIAJ Digital Tracks† |
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| 2002 | "The End of Shite" | 6 | — | — | 125,000 | Prismic | |
| "Prism" (プリズム, Purizumu) | 11 | — | — | 87,000 | |||
| "66db" | Re-cut single | 30 | — | — | 9,500 | ||
| "Stand Up! Sister" (スタンドアップ！シスター, Sutando Appu! Shisutā) | 10 | — | — | 33,000 | Commune | ||
| 2003 | "Sentimental Journey" (センチメンタルジャーニー, Senchimentaru Jānī) | 17 | — | — | 24,000 | ||
| "Humming Bird" (ハミングバード, Hamingu Bādo) | 23 | — | — | 11,000 | |||
| 2004 | "Home Sweet Home" | 9 | — | — | 57,000 | Joy | |
| "Hello, Goodbye" (ハローグッバイ, Harō Gubbai) | 6 | — | — | 43,000 | |||
| 2005 | "Joy" | Certified Gold for cellphone downloads | 10 | — | — | 61,000 | |
| "Nagai Yume" (長い夢, "Long Dream") | Certified Gold for copies shipped and cellphone downloads | 4 | — | — | 86,000 | Wave | |
| "Dramatic" (ドラマチック, Doramachikku) | Certified Gold for copies shipped | 2 | — | — | 77,000 | ||
| "Yorokobi no Tane" (歓びの種, "Seeds of Happiness") | Certified Gold for copies shipped | 5 | — | — | 69,000 | ||
| 2006 | "Melancholinista" (メランコリニスタ, Merankorinisuta) | 10 | — | — | 43,000 | ||
| "Fugainai ya" (ふがいないや, "Cowardly") | 6 | — | — | 39,000 | |||
| 2007 | "Biscuit" (ビスケット, Bisuketto) | Digital single, certified Gold for cellphone downloads | — | — | 18* | — | Five-star |
| "Hoshikuzu Sunset" (星屑サンセット, "Stardust Sunset") | Certified Gold for cellphone downloads | 4 | — | 36* | 44,000 | ||
| "Wonder Line" (ワンダーライン, Wandārain) | 4 | — | 19* | 35,000 | — | ||
| 2008 | "Kisha ni Notte" (汽車に乗って, "Riding on the Train") | 5 | 9 | 61* | 35,000 | Ureshikutte Dakiau yo | |
| "Message" (メッセージ, Messēji) | Digital single | — | 46 | — | — | — | |
| 2009 | "Rendezvous" (ランデヴー, Randevū) | 6 | 8 | 45* | 36,000 | Ureshikutte Dakiau yo | |
| "Cosmic Box" | 6 | 42 | 13 | 30,000 | |||
| 2010 | "Ureshikutte Dakiau yo" (うれしくって抱きあうよ, "Happily Holding Each Other") | 5 | 5 | 8 | 24,000 | ||
| "Futari no Story" (２人のストーリー, "Our Story") | 4 | 9 | 17 | 27,000 | — | ||
| 2011 | "Himitsu" (ひみつ, "Secret") | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2012 | "Playball / Sakamichi no Melody" (プレイボール / 坂道のメロディ, "Playball / Melody on the Slope") | — | 4 | — | — | — | |
| "Watashi no negaigoto" (わたしの願い事, "My wish") | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013 | "STARMANN" | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2014 | "Daredemo lonely" (誰でもロンリー, "Everyone lonely") | 15 | — | — | 15,000 | FLY | |
| 2016 | ポストに声を投げ入れて( Mailing Out My Voice) | Ending theme for Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel | |||||
| 2019 | "Sunday Girl" | Limited Vinyl Release | 44 | — | — | 1,270 | forme |
| 2021 | "Baby, it's you / My lovely ghost" | Double A-side Single | 7 | — | — | 7,000 | Terminal |
Singles as a Featured Artist
Yuki has also been featured on songs by other artists.
| Release | Title | Chart Positions | Oricon Sales |
Album | |
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| Oricon Singles Charts |
Billboard Japan Hot 100 |
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| 1999 | "Ai no Hi Mittsu Orange" (愛の火 3つ オレンジ, "Fire of Love, Three, Orange") (Chara+Yuki) | 6 | — | 230,000 | — |
| 2010 | "Bedtime Story" (ベッドタイムストーリー, Beddotaimu Sutōrī) (Jazztronik feat. Yuki) | 27 | 53 | 4,400 | TBA |
Yuki's DVDs and Books
Yuki has released DVDs of her live concerts and music videos. She has also published several books about her life and career.
DVDs
- Yuki Videos (ユキビデオ) (March 2, 2005)
- Sweet Home Rock'n Roll Tour (March 2, 2005)
- Yuki Live Yuki Tour "Joy", May 20, 2005 at Nippon Budokan (ユキライブ YUKI TOUR "joy" 2005年5月20日 日本武道館) (January 25, 2006)
- Yuki Videos 2 (ユキビデオ2) (March 19, 2008)
- Yuki Live "5-star": The Gift Will Suddenly Arrive (May 28, 2008)
- Yuki concert New Rhythm Tour 2008 (March 4, 2009)
Books
- Yuki Girly Rock – Yuki biography (1997)
- Yuki Girly Swing – Yuki autobiography & diary (1997)
- Yuki Girly Folk – Yuki biography (2000)
- Yuki Girly Boogie – Yuki autobiography & diary (2000)
- Yuki Girly Wave – Yuki biography (2004)
- Yuki Girly Tree – Yuki autobiography & diary (2004)
Yuki's Appearances
Yuki has appeared in movies and on the radio.
Movies
- Mizu no Onna (水の女, Water Woman) – a small role
Radio
- Yuki: Hello! New World (2017–present)
See also
In Spanish: Yuki Isoya para niños
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