Infinity 16
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Infinity 16 is a Japanese reggae sound system
. They debuted as a major label artist in 2008. The project's most successful songs include "Dream Lover
" (a collaboration with Shōnan no Kaze
, Minmi
and Moomin
) and "Tsutaetai Koto ga Konna Aru noni" (with Wakadanna from Shōnan no Kaze and Jay'ed
).
and Jamaica
in 1998, and in 2002 started focusing on music properly. The group played at many clubs throughout Japan, and in 2004 won Club Citta's Sound Clash Tournament in Kawasaki
.
Between 2005 and 2007, the group released six albums independently. In March 2007, the group won at the World Reggae Soundclash in Brooklyn
, New York
(in the International Cup‐Garrison Showdown category).
In 2007, Infinity 16 debuted under the major label Far Eastern Tribe Records, with the single "Dream Land" (with Shōnan no Kaze
, Minmi
and Moomin
). At the same time, member Decem left the project.
†Japan Hot 100 established February 2008, RIAJ Digital Track Chart established April 2009.
* charted on RIAJ Chaku-uta chart.
Sound system (DJ)
A sound system is a group of DJs and engineers contributing and working together as one, playing and producing music.-Origin:The sound system concept originated in the 1950s in Kingston, Jamaica. DJs would load up a truck with a generator, turntables, and huge speakers to set up street parties...
. They debuted as a major label artist in 2008. The project's most successful songs include "Dream Lover
Dream Lover
"Dream Lover" is a song written and recorded by Bobby Darin on March 5, 1959. It was produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler and engineered by Tom Dowd. It is considered a soulful rock song. The song became a multi-million seller, reaching #2 in US charts and was #1 in UK for three weeks during...
" (a collaboration with Shōnan no Kaze
Shōnan no Kaze
is a Japanese four member reggae band. They are best known for their 2006 hit song , which was one of the top songs of 2006.- Biography :The band's roots were first formed when Red Rice and Han-kun first performed together in Shōnan in central coastal Japan...
, Minmi
Minmi
is a Japanese hip-hop, soca, and reggae musician, as well as a singer-songwriter and record producer. She is the first soca artist from Japan. Since 2007, she has been married to , a member of Japanese reggae group Shōnan no Kaze....
and Moomin
Moomin (singer)
MOOMIN is a Japanese reggae artist. Along with a number of colleagues, he is responsible for the growth and popularity of Japan's reggae scene.He is originally from Chigasaki, Kanagawa, and is married with two children...
) and "Tsutaetai Koto ga Konna Aru noni" (with Wakadanna from Shōnan no Kaze and Jay'ed
Jay'ed
Jade Goto , better known by his stage name Jay'ed is a Japanese R&B singer-songwriter. He debuted under Toy's Factory in 2007, and is most known for his single with Juju, "Ashita ga Kuru Nara" which sold over 140,000 copies.- Biography :Jay'ed was born in 1981 in New Zealand to a Japanese father...
).
Biography
In 1994, Tela-C started the project, with member Decem joining in the following year. The members stayed overseas in places such as New YorkNew York
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and Jamaica
Jamaica
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in 1998, and in 2002 started focusing on music properly. The group played at many clubs throughout Japan, and in 2004 won Club Citta's Sound Clash Tournament in Kawasaki
Kawasaki, Kanagawa
is a city located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, between Tokyo and Yokohama. It is the 9th most populated city in Japan and one of the main cities forming the Greater Tokyo Area and Keihin Industrial Area....
.
Between 2005 and 2007, the group released six albums independently. In March 2007, the group won at the World Reggae Soundclash in Brooklyn
Brooklyn
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, New York
New York City
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(in the International Cup‐Garrison Showdown category).
In 2007, Infinity 16 debuted under the major label Far Eastern Tribe Records, with the single "Dream Land" (with Shōnan no Kaze
Shōnan no Kaze
is a Japanese four member reggae band. They are best known for their 2006 hit song , which was one of the top songs of 2006.- Biography :The band's roots were first formed when Red Rice and Han-kun first performed together in Shōnan in central coastal Japan...
, Minmi
Minmi
is a Japanese hip-hop, soca, and reggae musician, as well as a singer-songwriter and record producer. She is the first soca artist from Japan. Since 2007, she has been married to , a member of Japanese reggae group Shōnan no Kaze....
and Moomin
Moomin (singer)
MOOMIN is a Japanese reggae artist. Along with a number of colleagues, he is responsible for the growth and popularity of Japan's reggae scene.He is originally from Chigasaki, Kanagawa, and is married with two children...
). At the same time, member Decem left the project.
Albums
| Year | Album Information | Oricon Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... Albums Charts |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Real Warriors
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Run Tings
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The Heritage
|
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| 2006 | Toppa Tings
|
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| 2007 | Me and My Dogs
|
197 |
Foundation Rock
|
10 | |
| 2008 | Welcomez
|
15 |
| 2010 | Untitled
|
TBA |
Singles
| Release | Title | Notes | Chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oricon Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... Singles Charts |
Billboard Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... Japan Hot 100 Japan Hot 100 The Japan Hot 100 is a music singles chart in Japan. It is compiled by Billboard and Hanshin Contents Link ever since February 2008. The chart is updated every Wednesday at billboard-japan.com and every Thursday at billboard.com .... † |
RIAJ RIAJ Digital Track Chart The is chart ranks the best selling digital singles in Japan, provided by the Recording Industry Association of Japan since April 2009. The chart measures cellphone downloads .... digital tracks† |
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| 2007 | "Dream Lover" (Welcomez Shōnan no Kaze Shōnan no Kaze is a Japanese four member reggae band. They are best known for their 2006 hit song , which was one of the top songs of 2006.- Biography :The band's roots were first formed when Red Rice and Han-kun first performed together in Shōnan in central coastal Japan... , Minmi Minmi is a Japanese hip-hop, soca, and reggae musician, as well as a singer-songwriter and record producer. She is the first soca artist from Japan. Since 2007, she has been married to , a member of Japanese reggae group Shōnan no Kaze.... , Moomin Moomin (singer) MOOMIN is a Japanese reggae artist. Along with a number of colleagues, he is responsible for the growth and popularity of Japan's reggae scene.He is originally from Chigasaki, Kanagawa, and is married with two children... ) |
10 | — | 5* | Foundation Rock | |
| (Welcomez Minmi, 10-Feet) | 14 | — | 27* | |||
| (Welcomez Shock Eye from Shōnan no Kaze, Munehiro) | 15 | — | 25* | |||
| 2008 | (Welcomez Jesse from Rize Rize (band) RIZE was Formed in 1997, debuting in 2000. Current members are: Jesse/V&G, Kenken/V&B,& N.K/Dr.RIZE music style is a mix of alternative rock, hard rock, punk rock and even some reggae flavor, cultivated & created via their real international music DNA.... ) |
Re-cut single. | 84 | — | — | |
| (Welcomez Goki) | 46 | 21 | 79* | Welcomez | ||
| (with Dōzan Miki feat. Controller of Chocolate) | 94 | — | — | |||
| (Welcomez Minmi, Wakadanna & Han-kun from Shōnan no Kaze, Goki) | 19 | 13 | 11* | |||
| 2009 | (Welcomez Wakadanna from Shōnan no Kaze, Jay'ed Jay'ed Jade Goto , better known by his stage name Jay'ed is a Japanese R&B singer-songwriter. He debuted under Toy's Factory in 2007, and is most known for his single with Juju, "Ashita ga Kuru Nara" which sold over 140,000 copies.- Biography :Jay'ed was born in 1981 in New Zealand to a Japanese father... ) |
RIAJ #1 for three weeks. | 23 | 45 | 1 | TBA |
| 2010 | (Welcomez Wakadanna) | 24 | 6 | 3 | ||
†Japan Hot 100 established February 2008, RIAJ Digital Track Chart established April 2009.