Ryohei Yamamoto (Japanese: 山本 領平, Hepburn: Yamamoto Ryōhei, born December 30, 1974, in Kyoto[1]) is a Japanese R&B singer, also known as just Ryohei. He debuted as "山本領平" (written in kanji) under Warner Music Japan on 2003 with single "Almost There". Prior to that, in November 2002, he was featured on a track "Why Not?" by Fantastic Plastic Machine. In 2006 he shortened his name to just "Ryohei" (written in Roman letters) and transferred to the label Rhythm Zone.[2] He is known for his collaborations with m-flo,[1] being featured on tracks such as "Miss You" and "Summer Time Love".
Ryohei | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ryohei Yamamoto |
| Born | 30 December 1974 Kyoto, Japan |
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | R&B/pop |
| Years active | 2003 - present |
| Labels | |
| Website | http://ryoheiyamamoto.info/ |
For a time, Ryohei was one of the most popular artists on iTunes Japan, with his single 'So Fly' reaching Np. 1.[citation needed]
His last release as a singer was in 2007. Since then, he has written for artists including Koda Kumi.[3]
Discography
editAlbum
editAlbum Title: Take Over
Release Date: September 23, 2004
Label: Warner Music Japan
Tracks:
- Intro
- Take Over
- Speedway
- Set Free
- この空に
- Can't You See?
- Game We Played
- Almost There
- Rainy Days
- Fantasy
- Why Not, Darling?
- Purify
- Moon Sexy
- Believe Me
- Let It Flow
- Outro
Album Title: ReListen
Release Date: February 7, 2007
Features: M-Flo, Lisa
Label: Rhythm Zone
Tracks:
- Intro
- Onelove (feat. Verbal (M-Flo))
- ReListen (feat. Lisa)
- あなたの手
- World
- Like This
- Upside Down
- you said...
- Just Want
- the LIGHT
- In My Arms
- Gift
- Outro
Bonus Tracks
- After The Love Has Gone
- A Night To Remember
- Sincere
Singles
edit1st Single: Onelove
Release Date: March 8, 2006
Features: M-Flo
Tracks:
- onelove
- Just Want
- onelove [instrumental]
- Just Want [instrumental]
2nd Single: the LIGHT
Release Date: July 26, 2006
Tracks:
- the LIGHT
- Like This
- the LIGHT [instrumental]
- Like This [instrumental]
3rd Single: you said...
Release Date: November 1, 2006
Tracks:
- you said...
- One Sugar Dream -Ryohei version-
- Special acoustic live medley at JZ Brat on 16 October 2006
- you said...[instrumental]
References
edit- ^ a b Ongakushuppansha, CDJournal.com(in Japanese)
- ^ Artimage, official biography Archived 2007-01-03 at the Wayback Machine (in English)
- ^ "Ryohei Yamamoto". Discogs. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
External links
edit- Ryohei Official Site (in Japanese)
- TFL.ORG APPROVED FANLISTING (in English)
- Artimage Official Site (in Japanese) - An English biography page is available.
- Official profile at Warner Music Japan (in Japanese)