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Crystal Kay Williams was born on February 26, 1986. She is known by her stage name Crystal Kay, a Japanese singer and songwriter from Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. She signed to Epic Records at 12 years old, and after releasing her debut single "Eternal Memories" in 1999 at the age of thirteen, Kay gained her big fame for her third studio album, 'Almost Seventeen', which debuted at number 2 on the Japanese Oricon charts in 2002. 'Almost Seventeen' eventually sold over 400,000 copies and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan. Kay is currently signed to Epic Records.
Kay was born and raised in Yokohama in the Kanagawa Prefecture to an African American father and a South Korean mother. Her father was a bassist from New Jersey and a sailor in the United States Navy stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. Her mother was a professional singer with one album. Kay previously attended Kinnick High School and Sophia University.
As of July 2009, Kay has released ten albums. Her seventh studio album, 'All Yours' from 2007 became Kay's first number-one release in her career when it debuted on top of the Oricon chart in June 2007. Kay has sold over two million records in Japan as of 2009. Throughout her career, Kay has collaborated with M-Flo and BoA, Chemistry as well as other well-known recording artists.On February 8, 2006, Kay released "Kirakuni/Together", her nineteenth single and the second A-side to be sung entirely in English. This single was recorded in the U.S. with producers Jam & Lewis, who are known for working with the likes of Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey. The second A-side "Together" was used as the theme song in Japan for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.
Although her mother is Korean, Crystal does not speak Korean. Kay is fluent in Japanese and English, the latter influencing and making a regular appearance in her songs. She has also studied French. Kay has cited Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson as her biggest influences.
After about a years hiatus, Kay returned to the music scene with the single "Kitto Eien ni", which was released on January 17, 2007. "Kitto Eien ni" was used as the ending theme of the action film "Boku wa Imouto ni Koi wo Suru", starring Jun Matsumoto. The single debuted at number 12 and charted for seven weeks, selling 19,615 copies. Kay's twenty-first single, "Konna ni Chikaku de...", was released on February 28, 2007. It was used as the ending theme to the anime adaption of the manga "Nodame Cantabile". The single debuted at number 14 on the Oricon chart and charted for eight weeks, selling 15,158 copies to date. "Konna ni Chikaku de..." was performed live for the special Nodame Orchestra concert at the Tokyo International Forum on the single's release date.
Her songs have appeared in everything from Tully's Coffee to Menard Facial Salon, to Pokemon to the Japanese dubbed version of "He's Just Not That Into You" staring Ben Affleck and Jennifer Aniston.
On February 24, Kay released a brand new song, "Flash" on Recochoku Chaku-Uta. "Flash" was featured in the commercial for Canon IXY Digital cameras, which began airing on February 19. Kay also released a new song called "Victoria". It was being used as the commercial song for Tully's Coffee. Both of these new songs were featured in Kay's second mini album "Flash", which was released on June 16. The mini album also included a tribute to Michael Jackson, and a song written by Kay herself. She also released "Crystal Kay Live In NHK Hall: 10th Anniversary Tour CK10" on the same day. It will be her first concert DVD.
On June 22, it was revealed that Kay would sing both the opening and ending theme songs, "Time of Love" and "Cannonball" respectively, to the NHK drama JÅ«nen Saki mo Kimi ni Koishite, starring Aya Ueto. The drama began airing on August 31. Kay will release her next single "Journey (Kimi to Futari de)" on November 24, followed by her ninth studio album on December 8. Crystal Kay cancelled her tour that was supposed to go from Feb to March of 2011 due to acute nephritis. She then wrote an entry on her official blog apologizing to her fans for canceling the event. Ten studio albums, two compilation albums, 1 remix album, and two extended plays, Crystal Kay is looking forward to getting the chance to croon to her fans in the near future and show them what they've been waiting for.
*Fun Fact*
Crystal and BoA are besties.
Koi ni Ochitara
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kltyGsZG_Oo[/media]
Hell YEAH you can hear and see the Janet-ness in here! :yaychibi
Koi ni Ochitara
From the time we met,
I'm sure that the whole world began to change
[If it's] right now, I can tell you my feelings honestly
You smiled nonchalantly at the flower that bloomed on the path [&] I love you
Etched in my heart is the moment, shining more than any jewel
I think of you from the bottom of my heart
what is important thing to you?
Your smile, your tears, I decided that I would protect them forever
I fell in love
I LOVE YOU
Tell me about the dreams & wishes you had when you were a child
For instance, even if we were standing in different places now..
On the day things don't go your way,
let's go to see the nostalgic scenery
The numerous memories will probably surround you gently
I think of you from the bottom of my heart
What do you believe in?
This town, your friends, everyone is on your side
Always love
I think of you from the bottom of my heart
what is important thing to you?
Your smile, your tears, I decided that I would protect them forever
I fell in love
I think of you from the bottom of my heart
What do you believe in?
This town, your friends, everyone is on your side
* repeat
xo
Kay was born and raised in Yokohama in the Kanagawa Prefecture to an African American father and a South Korean mother. Her father was a bassist from New Jersey and a sailor in the United States Navy stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. Her mother was a professional singer with one album. Kay previously attended Kinnick High School and Sophia University.
As of July 2009, Kay has released ten albums. Her seventh studio album, 'All Yours' from 2007 became Kay's first number-one release in her career when it debuted on top of the Oricon chart in June 2007. Kay has sold over two million records in Japan as of 2009. Throughout her career, Kay has collaborated with M-Flo and BoA, Chemistry as well as other well-known recording artists.On February 8, 2006, Kay released "Kirakuni/Together", her nineteenth single and the second A-side to be sung entirely in English. This single was recorded in the U.S. with producers Jam & Lewis, who are known for working with the likes of Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey. The second A-side "Together" was used as the theme song in Japan for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.
Although her mother is Korean, Crystal does not speak Korean. Kay is fluent in Japanese and English, the latter influencing and making a regular appearance in her songs. She has also studied French. Kay has cited Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson as her biggest influences.
After about a years hiatus, Kay returned to the music scene with the single "Kitto Eien ni", which was released on January 17, 2007. "Kitto Eien ni" was used as the ending theme of the action film "Boku wa Imouto ni Koi wo Suru", starring Jun Matsumoto. The single debuted at number 12 and charted for seven weeks, selling 19,615 copies. Kay's twenty-first single, "Konna ni Chikaku de...", was released on February 28, 2007. It was used as the ending theme to the anime adaption of the manga "Nodame Cantabile". The single debuted at number 14 on the Oricon chart and charted for eight weeks, selling 15,158 copies to date. "Konna ni Chikaku de..." was performed live for the special Nodame Orchestra concert at the Tokyo International Forum on the single's release date.
Her songs have appeared in everything from Tully's Coffee to Menard Facial Salon, to Pokemon to the Japanese dubbed version of "He's Just Not That Into You" staring Ben Affleck and Jennifer Aniston.
On February 24, Kay released a brand new song, "Flash" on Recochoku Chaku-Uta. "Flash" was featured in the commercial for Canon IXY Digital cameras, which began airing on February 19. Kay also released a new song called "Victoria". It was being used as the commercial song for Tully's Coffee. Both of these new songs were featured in Kay's second mini album "Flash", which was released on June 16. The mini album also included a tribute to Michael Jackson, and a song written by Kay herself. She also released "Crystal Kay Live In NHK Hall: 10th Anniversary Tour CK10" on the same day. It will be her first concert DVD.
On June 22, it was revealed that Kay would sing both the opening and ending theme songs, "Time of Love" and "Cannonball" respectively, to the NHK drama JÅ«nen Saki mo Kimi ni Koishite, starring Aya Ueto. The drama began airing on August 31. Kay will release her next single "Journey (Kimi to Futari de)" on November 24, followed by her ninth studio album on December 8. Crystal Kay cancelled her tour that was supposed to go from Feb to March of 2011 due to acute nephritis. She then wrote an entry on her official blog apologizing to her fans for canceling the event. Ten studio albums, two compilation albums, 1 remix album, and two extended plays, Crystal Kay is looking forward to getting the chance to croon to her fans in the near future and show them what they've been waiting for.
*Fun Fact*
Crystal and BoA are besties.
Koi ni Ochitara
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kltyGsZG_Oo[/media]
Hell YEAH you can hear and see the Janet-ness in here! :yaychibi
Koi ni Ochitara
From the time we met,
I'm sure that the whole world began to change
[If it's] right now, I can tell you my feelings honestly
You smiled nonchalantly at the flower that bloomed on the path [&] I love you
Etched in my heart is the moment, shining more than any jewel
I think of you from the bottom of my heart
what is important thing to you?
Your smile, your tears, I decided that I would protect them forever
I fell in love
I LOVE YOU
Tell me about the dreams & wishes you had when you were a child
For instance, even if we were standing in different places now..
On the day things don't go your way,
let's go to see the nostalgic scenery
The numerous memories will probably surround you gently
I think of you from the bottom of my heart
What do you believe in?
This town, your friends, everyone is on your side
Always love
I think of you from the bottom of my heart
what is important thing to you?
Your smile, your tears, I decided that I would protect them forever
I fell in love
I think of you from the bottom of my heart
What do you believe in?
This town, your friends, everyone is on your side
* repeat
xo
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