Thelma Aoyama
Encyclopedia
, born October 27, 1987, is a Japanese pop
and R&B singer. She is part Afro-Trinidadian and Japanese
.
She is probably best known for her collaboration song with SoulJa
, "Koko ni Iru yo", and her answer song
"Soba ni Iru ne
". In September 2008, the Guinness World Records
certified that "Soba ni Iru ne" became the best-selling digital download single in Japan with over two million "full-track" downloads (Chaku Uta Full). However, the record of the Guinness World Records was replaced by Greeeen
's song "Kiseki
" in June 2009. Including various forms of digital downloads, it sold over 8.7 million downloads by November 2008.
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
and R&B singer. She is part Afro-Trinidadian and Japanese
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
.
She is probably best known for her collaboration song with SoulJa
Soulja
Soulja or Souljah may be a corruption of "soldier" and allude to "soul" and "Jah". It is sometimes used as a moniker, for example by these music artists:*Sister Souljah*SoulJa, Japanese rapper known for 2007/2008 hits Koko ni Iru yo/Soba ni Iru ne....
, "Koko ni Iru yo", and her answer song
Answer song
An answer song is, as the name suggests, a song made in answer to a previous song, normally by another artist. It is also known as a response song. The concept became widespread in blues and R&B recorded music in the 1930s through 1950s...
"Soba ni Iru ne
Soba ni Iru ne
is Thelma Aoyama's second official single, released on January 23, 2008, featuring SoulJa. It is an answer song to her previous collaboration with SoulJa, "Koko ni Iru yo." B-side "My dear friend" was used as the ending theme to anime Shion no Ō, and the opening theme to television show...
". In September 2008, the Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records, known until 2000 as The Guinness Book of Records , is a reference book published annually, containing a collection of world records, both human achievements and the extremes of the natural world...
certified that "Soba ni Iru ne" became the best-selling digital download single in Japan with over two million "full-track" downloads (Chaku Uta Full). However, the record of the Guinness World Records was replaced by Greeeen
GReeeeN
is a Japanese pop/rock/hip hop/breakbeat vocal group from Kōriyama city in Fukushima Prefecture, comprising the all-male four members Hide, Navi, 92, and Soh. They made their debut with Universal Music in 2007. Their logo image is of a mouthful of teeth, and the four Es indicate the number of members...
's song "Kiseki
Kiseki (Greeeen song)
is the 7th single released by Greeeen on May 28, 2008. The term "Kiseki" is the kakekotoba of and on the lyrics of the song.It reached the number-one position on the Japanese Oricon weekly charts for 2 weeks and physically sold over 500,000 copies. The song was ranked at the number-one position...
" in June 2009. Including various forms of digital downloads, it sold over 8.7 million downloads by November 2008.
Studio albums
- 2008: DiaryDiary (Thelma Aoyama album)Diary is Japanese Pop/R&B singer Thelma Aoyama's debut album. It was released on March 26, 2008 in Japan.-Track listing:# "My Beginning"# "Soba ni Iru ne feat. SoulJa "# "One Way"# "My dear friend"# "Last Letter"...
- 2009: EmotionsEmotions (Thelma Aoyama album)Emotions is Thelma Aoyama's second studio album, and her third album overall. It was released on September 9, 2009. Two singles have been released from this album, " and ". "Kono Mama Zutto" will not be included on this album. Aoyama will also release "Motions - Thelma Clips Vol...
- 2011: Will
Compilation albums
- 2008: Party Party: Thelma RemixParty Party: Thelma RemixParty Party: Thelma Remix is a remix album by Japanese Pop/R&B singer Thelma Aoyama. It was released on December 10, 2008. The album debuted outside Oricon album Chart Top 40, #79, with initial sales of 2,705 copies.-Track listing:...
- 2009: Love!: Thelma Love Song CollectionLove!: Thelma Love Song CollectionLove!: Thelma Love Song Collection is a compilation of love songs by Thelma Aoyama. It was released on February 11, 2009 in Japan and became her first #1 album on the Japanese Oricon Weekly Chart. The last track "Again" is a cover of the Janet Jackson song of the same name. The album was preceded...
- 2010: Love! 2: Thelma Best Collaborations
- 2011: Singles Best
RIAJ certified singles
- 2007: "Koko ni Iru yo" (SoulJaSouljaSoulja or Souljah may be a corruption of "soldier" and allude to "soul" and "Jah". It is sometimes used as a moniker, for example by these music artists:*Sister Souljah*SoulJa, Japanese rapper known for 2007/2008 hits Koko ni Iru yo/Soba ni Iru ne....
feat. Thelma Aoyama) - 2008: "Soba ni Iru neSoba ni Iru neis Thelma Aoyama's second official single, released on January 23, 2008, featuring SoulJa. It is an answer song to her previous collaboration with SoulJa, "Koko ni Iru yo." B-side "My dear friend" was used as the ending theme to anime Shion no Ō, and the opening theme to television show...
" feat. SoulJa - 2008: "Nando mo"
- 2008: "Yakusoku no Hi" (Dohzi-TDohzi-T, real name , is a Japanese rapper, who has been active since 1989.-Biography:Dohzi-T belonged to hip hop band "Zingi", formed in 1990. He debuted as a solo singer with the single "Shōnen A" on October 10, 2001. He associated with popular singers such as Shota Shimizu, Miliyah Kato and Hiromi Go...
feat. Thelma Aoyama) - 2008: "Mamoritai Mono"
- 2008: "Daikkirai Demo ArigatoDaikkirai Demo Arigatois Thelma Aoyama's fifth single, and her last in 2009. It was released on December 10, 2008. The song "Daikkirai Demo Arigato" is a collaboration with Dreams Come True, whom Aoyama has been a fan of since she was in kindergarten. The song is also featured on Dreams Come True's album "Do You Dreams...
" - 2009: "Wasurenai yoWasurenai yo"" is Thelma Aoyama's seventh single, and her second in 2009. It was released on August 5, 2009. The title is the theme song for Hachiko: A Dog's Story, which was released in Japan on August 8. The B-side, "Don't Stop", features vocals by AI...
" - 2011: "Zutto."