Hatsune Okumura (奥村 初音, Okumura Hatsune) (born October 11, 1990) is a Japanese singer-songwriter signed to Avex Trax. Born and raised in Osaka, Okumura started to write lyrics and compose music at the age of five after attending music competitions. On September 5, 2007, she debuted with the single "Koi, Hanabi". In 2009, Okumura started to perform mononymously as Hatsune (初音).[1]
Hatsune Okumura 奥村 初音 | |
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| Born | October 11, 1990 |
| Origin | Osaka, Japan |
| Genres | Pop, R&B |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Avex Trax |
| Website | www.hatsune.info/ |
History
edit- By grade five, Okumura had attended many music contests and started to write lyrics and music.
- Attended Littlecat music school in Osaka before debut.
- While attending school, Okumura continued to create music and to attend live events. She once attended the convention live "Showcase Live" by avex, where her performance was highly recognized.
- Major debuted with single "Koi, Hanabi" (恋、花火) in 2007. Since she attends school in Osaka, all the promotional events occur inside Osaka.
Discography
editAlbums
edit- 2008: Arigatō
Singles
edit- 2007: "Koi, Hanabi"
- 2008: "Suna"
- 2008: "Honto wa ne"
- 2009: "Koi ni Deatta Natsu" (恋に出逢った夏, "The Summer I Found Love") feat. Ken the 390
- 2009: "Akai Ito" (アカイ糸, "Red string of fate") feat. Ken the 390
- 2010: "Mata Aitai" (また逢いたい, "I Want to See You Again")
Digital Releases
edit- 2008.04.23 "Sotsugyō (Mata, Aō ne)"
References
edit- ^ 奥村初音、招待制個室ライブで突然の改名発表. Natasha Inc. (in Japanese). Natalie. March 3, 2009. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
External links
edit- Official website (in Japanese)
- Official blog (in Japanese)
- Official website (heretofore) (in Japanese)
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