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-	'''Hitomi Yaida''' is a pop/folk rock singer/songwriter and guitarist. She was born 28 July [[1978]] in [[Toyonaka]], [[Osaka]], [[Japan]]. She refers to her music as ~~“[[heart rock]]”~~ and can play most of the instruments she writes for.	+	'''Hitomi Yaida''' is a pop/folk rock singer/songwriter and guitarist. She was born 28 July [[1978]] in [[Toyonaka]], [[Osaka]], [[Japan]]. She refers to her music as “heart rock” and can play most of the instruments she writes for.

-	Yaida first became well known in [[2000]] with her first [[EP]] ~~Howling~~. Airplay on Osaka's local radio stations led to both Yaida and [[Aozora]] records being involved in a bidding war between the larger record companies. Eventually, [[Toshiba]] [[EMI]] gained distribution rights with Aozora retaining artist control and independent label status.	+	Yaida first became well known in [[2000]] with her first EP [[Howling]]. Airplay on Osaka's local radio stations led to both Yaida and Aozora records being involved in a bidding war between the larger record companies. Eventually, [[Toshiba]] [[EMI]] gained distribution rights with Aozora retaining artist control and independent label status.

-	[[B'coz I Love You]] went straight into the charts and was followed by live appearances in the UK. This led to the release of the UK single [[I Like 2]] under the name of [[Yaiko]]. Her second single, [[My Sweet Darlin']] also went straight into the charts and was followed by the album [[daiya-monde]], which went straight to number one.	+	[[B'coz I Love You]] went straight into the charts and was followed by live appearances in the UK. This led to the release of the UK single [[I Like 2]] under the name of [[Yaiko]]. Her second single, [[My Sweet Darlin']] also went straight into the charts and was followed by the album [[daiya-monde]], which went straight to number one.

-	Yaida was still at university at this time and took a short sabbatical from her musical career to prepare her thesis. After this, the UK Single [[Darling Darling]] was released at a live appearance in London.	+	Yaida was still at university at this time and took a short sabbatical from her musical career to prepare her thesis. After this, the UK Single [[Darling Darling]] was released at a live appearance in London.

-	Further relaeses followed and Yaida graduated from [[Kansai]] ~~University~~ with a degree in French language and literature, after which she embarked on her first official [[Japanese]] tour. This was followed by a number of appearances in the UK.	+	Further relaeses followed and Yaida graduated from [[Kansai University]] with a degree in French language and literature, after which she embarked on her first official [[Japanese]] tour. This was followed by a number of appearances in the UK.

-	More successful releases followed and Yaida continued to perform regularly in the UK. Her second album, [[Candlize]], entered the charts at number one and became platinum.	+	More successful releases followed and Yaida continued to perform regularly in the UK. Her second album, [[Candlize]], entered the charts at number one and became platinum.

-	In [[2003]], Yaida began a gruelling tour schedule and continued to make successful releases over the next two years. Two years later, Yaida became the third Japanese artist to record an [[MTV]] ~~Unplugged~~ episode. She continues to tour extensively.	+	In [[2003]], Yaida began a gruelling tour schedule and continued to make successful releases over the next two years. Two years later, Yaida became the third Japanese artist to record an [[MTV Unplugged]] episode. She continues to tour extensively.


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	== External links ==		== External links ==

-	*[http://www.aozorarecords.com/yaiko Official ~~website~~], (Japanese)	+	*[http://www.aozorarecords.com/yaiko Official Website] (Japanese)

	[[Category:Japanese Artists]]		[[Category:Japanese Artists]]

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'''Hitomi Yaida''' is a pop/folk rock singer/songwriter and guitarist. She was born 28 July [[1978]] in [[Toyonaka]], [[Osaka]], [[Japan]]. She refers to her music as “[[heart rock]]” and can play most of the instruments she writes for.

Yaida first became well known in [[2000]] with her first [[EP]] Howling. Airplay on Osaka's local radio stations led to both Yaida and [[Aozora]] records being involved in a bidding war between the larger record companies. Eventually, [[Toshiba]] [[EMI]] gained distribution rights with Aozora retaining artist control and independent label status.

[[B'coz I Love You]] went straight into the charts and was followed by live appearances in the UK. This led to the release of the UK single [[I Like 2]] under the name of [[Yaiko]]. Her second single, [[My Sweet Darlin']] also went straight into the charts and was followed by the album [[daiya-monde]], which went straight to number one.

Yaida was still at university at this time and took a short sabbatical from her musical career to prepare her thesis. After this, the UK Single [[Darling Darling]] was released at a live appearance in London.

Further relaeses followed and Yaida graduated from [[Kansai]] University with a degree in French language and literature, after which she embarked on her first official [[Japanese]] tour. This was followed by a number of appearances in the UK.

More successful releases followed and Yaida continued to perform regularly in the UK. Her second album, [[Candlize]], entered the charts at number one and became platinum.

In [[2003]], Yaida began a gruelling tour schedule and continued to make successful releases over the next two years. Two years later, Yaida became the third Japanese artist to record an [[MTV]] Unplugged episode. She continues to tour extensively.

== Discography ==

'''Singles'''

* Howling (2000)
* B'coz I Love You (2000)
* I Like 2 (2000)
* My Sweet Darlin' (2000)
* Darling Darling (2001)
* I'm Here Saying Nothing (2001)
* Look Back Again/Over The Distance (2001)
* Buzzstyle (2001)
* Ring My Bell (2002)
* ANDANTE (2002)
* Mikansei no Melody (2002)
* Koduku na Cowboy (2003)
* Hitori Jenga (2003)
* Chapter01/Marble-iro no Hi (2004)
* Monochrome Letter (2004)
* Mawaru Sora (2005)
* Go my way (2006)
* STARTLiNE (2006)
* Hatsukoi (2006)

'''Albums'''

* daiya-monde (2000)
* Candlize (2001)
* i/flancy (2002)
* Air/Cook/Sky (2003)
* Here today - gone tomorrow (2005)
* IT'S A NEW DAY (2006)

'''Videos and DVDs'''

* The First Reflection (2001)
* HITOMI YAIDA 2001 SUMMER LIVE SOUND OF CLOVER (2001)
* Candle in the lives (2002)
* Candle in the eyes (2002)
* Casket of Candleyes (2002)
* Sparkles of light (2003)
* Live Completion ’03 i can fly,can you? (2004)
* HITOMI YAIDA Music in the Air dome live2004 (2005)
* Hitomi Yaida MTV Unplugged (2005)

== External links ==

*[http://www.aozorarecords.com/yaiko Official website], (Japanese)

[[Category:Japanese Artists]]

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JapanesePlease: New page: '''Hitomi Yaida''' is a pop/folk rock singer/songwriter and guitarist. She was born 28 July 1978 in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan. She refers to her music as “heart rock” ...