Nana Kitade
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Sony Music Japan (2003–09) Spark & Shine (2010–12) Media Factory (2013–present) | |
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Nana Kitade (北出 菜奈, Kitade Nana, born May 2, 1987) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and musician. In addition to being the lead singer of the rock band
Life and career
1987–2001: early life
As a child, Kitade wanted to be a singer and/or an anime artist. She started learning the piano at the age of three and wrote her own lyrics at twelve. In junior high school, she became a fan of
2002–05: debut and 18: Eighteen
In February 2002 Kitade passed a
In March 2003, the demo which she submitted caught the attention of
Her second single, "
On June 1, 2005, Kitade's fifth single, "
On August 24, 2005, Kitade's debut album,
2006: Slave of Kiss, Cutie Bunny, and I Scream
On February 8, 2006, Kitade released her first EP, Slave of Kiss, which peaked at No. 79 on the Oricon chart. The EP included a cover of the Princess Princess song, "Kiss". The cover also appeared on the Princess Princess tribute album, 14 Princess: Princess Princess Children. Beginning on April 27, 2006, Kitade released 13 songs in a row. These were available exclusively via cell phone downloads, each for 100 yen. Each song was released on the 7th, 17th, or 27th of each month until August 27, 2006. Most of the songs were covers of 1980s hit songs, but a few tracks were new. On June 6 American
On October 4, 2006, Kitade released her eighth single,"
2007–09: Berry Berry Singles and Bondage
On July 3, 2007, the song "Antoinette Blue" began being used as the fourth ending theme for the anime D.Gray-man On July 7, Kitade performed at fifth annual Japan Expo in Paris, France. "Antoinette Blue" was released as Kitade's ninth single on September 5. On November 14 she released her first compilation album, Berry Berry Singles.
Kitade's tenth single, "Suicides Love Story" was released March 5, 2008. The song was used as the ending theme to the Aniplex anime Persona: Trinity Soul, and peaked at No. 64 on the Oricon singles chart. On March 26, Kitade released her 11th single, "
"Tsukihana" was released as Kitade's 13th single on February 4, 2009. It peaked at No. 22 on the Oricon singles chart. On March 11, 2009, Kitade released her third studio album, Bondage. Bondage peaked at No. 85 on the Oricon albums chart. On May 5, it was announced on Kitade's official website that she had to cancel an upcoming live show due to poor physical health. On June 1 Sony Music Japan announced Kitade was taking a break from all activities.
2009–12: Loveless and Ai to Hate
On October 2, 2009, Kitade announced she would begin working on a duo project with Japanese guitarist, Taizo, called Loveless. On October 11 it was announced on Loveless's official site that Kitade's contract with Sony Music Japan has come to an end. Throughout 2010, Kitade toured Tokyo, Japan, promoting Loveless. Due to increased interest and popularity from fans overseas, Kitade released a live video on October 24 of her October 9 performance at Shinjuku Marz. In December, Kitade and Taizo traveled to Germany where Loveless was signed to German-based label, Spark & Shine, and began recording new material.
In 2011, the songs "Little Tears" and "Love. Lust Free" were released on the duo's official Myspace page. Starting April 8, Kitade and Taizo set out on a European tour, titled Nana Kitade feat. Loveless Europe Tour. The tour began in France and ended May 4 in the Netherlands. During the tour, Kitade also performed in Germany, Poland, Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Morocco, the United Kingdom, Portugal, and Spain. On June 10, Loveless released their first (and only) EP, Ai to Hate.
In December 2012 it was announced that Loveless had been disbanded and that Kitade and Loveless had been dropped from Spark and Shine.
2012–2016: The Teenage Kissers
On December 24, 2012, Kitade announced she was forming a new band along with drummer Mai Koike and bassist Hideo Nekota, called The Teenage Kissers.[1]
The band's debut single "Ghost Bitch" was released in a special physical edition February 20, 2013, and was distributed only at live shows.[2] On April 6, 2013, Tsubasa Nakada joined the band as lead guitarist.[1] On June 16, 2013 "Ghost Bitch" was re-released in digital format through the Media Factory music label.[3] The band's second single, "Night Night Night" was released July 5, 2013.[4] The band's third single, "TYTD", was released July 7, 2013.[5] The band's first EP, Perfectly Dirty, was released in Japan October 16, 2013, and internationally October 30, 2013.[6] The EP was well received in Japan as well as overseas. Also the EP is the first Nana's EP to receive the Parental Advisory Explicit Content label in its jacket, making this CD the first in her career to have that label on it. The EP peaked at number 224 on the Oricon Albums Chart.[7]
In 2014, THE TEENAGE KISSERS announced their first full-length album, Virgin Field on May 9, with a July 9, 2014, release date. The album consists of 13 tracks, including a cover of Velvet Underground song "Sunday Morning" on May 29, 2014, the band announced their first national tour RIPE TOMATO TOUR. On June 6, 2014, THE TEENAGE KISSERS released a single titled I Love You and Kiss Me exclusively on the Japanese iTunes store, the single quickly rose up the ranks and peaked at rank 6 on the Japanese iTunes store alternative music category.
The band released their fourth single, "Feel Sick" November 10, 2013.[8] On May 9, 2014, the band announced their first full-length studio album, Virgin Field. The band's fifth single, "I Love You and Kiss Me" was released exclusively through the iTunes Store June 6, 2014.[9] The song was previously included as a bonus track on the special edition of the single "Ghost Bitch". The song was used as the opening song for the show Rank Kingdom for the months of June and July 2014.[10] The song became the most successful for the band, peaking at rank 6 on the Japanese iTunes store alternative music category. The band's sixth single, a double a-side vinyl, "Needle / Crystal Swan" was released June 30, 2014.[11] Virgin Field was released July 9, 2014.[12] The album features the previous singles "Feel Sick", "I Love You and Kiss Me", "Needle" and "Crystal Swan" as well as a cover of the song "Sunday Morning" by The Velvet Underground.[13] The album peaked at No. 242 on the Oricon Albums Chart.[14]
The Teenage Kissers released their seventh single, a double a-side, "Howl / Magical Forest" January 16, 2015, as an exclusive cassette tape available only at the band's One Man Tour.
The band's final single was released September 23, 2015. It is a double a-side single featuring a remix of "Violent Lips" by Araki of Storoboy and a remix of "Out of Control" by Toru Matsumoto of TRMTRM. On May 20, 2016, the band announced they would be going on hiatus to focus on their respective solo projects.
2016–present: return to solo career and 4th album
In September 2016 Nana Kitade returned to her solo career with the release of her 13th single, "Bad Babe's Dreamer". Kitade released her 14th single, "
Fashion and modeling
With the 2005 release of "Kiss or Kiss", Kitade revealed her new Gothic Lolita inspired look. She gained the interest of Lolita clothing companies such as Baby, The Stars Shine Bright, of which she has repeatedly stated to be her favorite brand. In 2007 she began appearing monthly prints of Kera Magazine wearing Gothic Lolita styled clothes. In February 2008 Kitade did a cover feature interview for the US edition of Gothic & Lolita Bible. In Europe, Nana Kitade was featured in the 50th Issue of Neo Magazine in August 2008. Kitade was considered a Lolita fashion icon for many teenage girls around the world. However, in 2009 after her hiatus due to illness, Kitade stopped wearing Lolita clothing.
Discography
- 18: Eighteen(2005)
- I Scream (2006)
- Bondage (2009)
- Violet Blaze (2017)
Tours
- Nana Kitade Tour (2004)
- Nana Kitade feat. Loveless Europe Tour (2011)
References
- ^ a b Members | The Teenage Kissers Archived November 2, 2016, at the Wayback Machine Official Site
- ^ Ghost Bitch: Special Edition | The Teenage Kissers Archived November 5, 2013, at the Wayback Machine Official Site
- ^ Ghost Bitch | The Teenage Kissers Archived November 5, 2013, at the Wayback Machine Official Site
- ^ Night Night Night | The Teenage Kissers Official Site
- ^ TYTD | The Teenage Kissers Archived September 27, 2013, at the Wayback Machine Official Site
- ^ Perfectly Dirty | The Teenage Kissers Archived November 5, 2013, at the Wayback Machine Official Site
- ^ "Perfectly Dirty". Oricon. Retrieved April 26, 2014.
- ^ Feel Sick | The Teenage Kissers Archived January 6, 2014, at the Wayback Machine Official Site
- ^ THE TEENAGE KISSERS、最新アルバム収録曲「I Love You And Kiss Me」を先行配信 Barks.jp
- ^ I Love You and Kiss Me | The Teenage Kissers Archived 2014-05-24 at the Wayback Machine Official Site
- ^ Needle / Crystal Swan | The Teenage Kissers Archived 2015-06-27 at the Wayback Machine Official Site
- ^ Virgin Field | The Teenage Kissers Archived May 24, 2014, at the Wayback Machine Official Site
- ^ THE TEENAGE KISSERS 1stフルアルバム『VIRGIN FIELD』が7月9日にリリース決定! PR Times
- ^ "Virgin Field". Oricon. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ Howl / Magical Forest | The Teenage Kissers Archived 2015-06-27 at the Wayback Machine Official Site
- ^ Lightning Machine | The Teenage Kissers Archived June 23, 2015, at the Wayback Machine Official Site
External links
- Nana Kitade Official Sony Page