February 20, 2010

Kristina Train

Kristina Train (born January 17, 1982) is an American pop/soul singer and songwriter.Although born in New York City, Kristina Train was raised in Savannah, Georgia. She sang in church and school choirs growing up, which had a profound effect on her music.
Train began singing and playing violin professionally in 1999 with The Looters, a band also known for backing European musicians Rosa King and Saskia Laroo on tours of the US. She also performed with "Rosa King and The Looters" for several showcases in Georgia before Rosa's death in 2000.
In 2001 Train played a showcase in New York City for Blue Note Records. Legendary music industry executives Bruce Lundvall and Arif Mardin offered Train a development deal, but Kristina Train's mother insisted her daughter go to college first. Train listened to her mother and attended college in Athens, Georgia. After college she recorded her debut album, Spilt Milk, for Blue Note Records.

Kris Allen

Kristopher Neil "Kris" Allen (born June 21, 1985) is an American singer-songwriter from Conway, Arkansas, and the winner of the eighth season of American Idol. Prior to Idol, he self-released a 2007 album entitled Brand New Shoes.
Allen's Idol coronation song, "No Boundaries" and his version of "Heartless" both charted within the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. Allen's post-Idol self-titled album was released on November 17, 2009, through Jive Records. The album debuted at #11 on the U.S. Billboard 200 shifting over 80,000 copies. The album's lead single, "Live Like We're Dying", was released on September 21, 2009, and has so far peaked at #21 in the U.S.


Kou Shibasaki 柴崎幸

柴咲 幸,1981年8月5日出生於東京,原名山村幸恵,血型B型。日本女演員、歌手,Stardust Promotion旗下藝人,唱片公司為日本環球音樂。「咲」屬古漢字,音與意均同「笑」,惟日文中亦有花開綻放之意;而姓氏「柴咲」與「柴崎」的日文發音相同,因此台灣官方代理公司(台灣環球音樂)譯為柴崎幸。兩者屬不同宗姓,早期更有譯為柴吹香之誤。柴咲幸於日本具有高知名度,被視為電影、電視、演唱三棲的全方位女星,同時也為自己的歌曲作詞。柴咲幸14歲時被星探發掘入行,隨即參與不少電視節目和廣告的演出。2000年正式進軍大銀幕,其中《大逃殺》一片精彩演出,一舉成名。遠至東南亞洲甚至美國都不乏支持者。後來在《大暴走 Go!》一片也備受矚目,在影壇奠定地位。

KOTOKO

KOTOKO,為日本I've公司歌唱組合的主要歌手之一,並在多數的歌曲中擔任主唱。她所演唱的主要是動畫以及電腦遊戲(大多是美少女遊戲,含十八禁遊戲)的主題曲。她的歌曲內大多由她自己作曲及作詞,同時她也會為I've旗下的歌手的樂曲作詞。包含以其他名義在內,擔任了超過150首歌曲的主唱。她的主要作品因為她的獨特聲線及風格,她本身因而被視為電波歌曲的代表之一。2000年7月28日時為PC十八禁遊戲「Pure Heart ~世界で一番アナタが好き~」的同名主題曲作詞而出道,同年12月1日以歌手身份出道,為PC十八禁遊戲「effect ~悪魔の仔~」的主題曲「Close to me...」演唱(實際上是先以I've的其中一個名為Outer的組合(unit)名義出道,為2000年9月30日所發表的PC十八禁遊戲「発情カルテ ~緋色の凌辱肉玩具~」的主題曲「Synthetic Organism」作演唱)。2002年1月為電視動畫《拜托了老師》(おねがい☆ティーチャー)演唱主題曲「Shooting Star」。這是她初次為電視動畫主唱主題曲。翌年7月、與佐藤裕美共組團體,演唱電視動畫《拜托了雙子星》(おねがい☆ツインズ)的主題曲「Second Flight」,這首單曲在Oricon中獲得了初登場15名的記錄。2007年在台灣歌迷的連署下,於2007年6月24日在台灣台北舉辦演唱會。



Kolor

Kolor是香港一支流行樂隊,於2005年組成。2007年7月首度推出同名專輯《Color》。更於同年年尾奪得叱咤樂壇流行榜頒獎典禮新力軍組合銅獎。Kolor樂隊的名字取自英文Color,即是「色彩」的意思。當中的"K"是代表樂隊的經理人-黃家強。Kolor由臨記、Tat Flip及Nothing None前成員組合而成。他們開始時都玩搖滾和Nu Metal為多。
他們認為,對於音樂的理解和一個畫家,用不同的顏色描繪一幅圖畫,去表達自己的思想與感覺一樣。所以他們的音樂,會以不同的音樂元素去築構而成,求新求變。

Koda Misono 神田美苑

Koda Misono 神田美苑是倖田來未的妹妹。(Koda Kumi 倖田來未是日本歷年來唯一走性感路線翻紅成天后級的女歌手,也是日本樂壇作風最大膽的女歌手。性感的啟示,開起了『倖感狂潮』,而亞洲樂壇許多女歌手也紛紛走入性感的路線,而「日本天后」、「性感女神」、「性感歌姬」成了倖田來未的代名詞。)

Kizuki Minami 城南海

Kimberly Caldwell

Kimberly Ann Caldwell (born February 25, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and television hostess, from Katy, Texas who was the seventh place finalist on the second season of American Idol. She currently works as an entertainment correspondent and hosts various shows on the TV Guide Network. Her debut album Without Regret will be released in April 6, 2010 through Vanguard Records.

Kim Jeong Hoon

金楨勳(諺文:김정훈,英文:Kim Jeong Hoon,1980年1月20日-),另外,在日本則稱作John-Hoon,韓國慶尚南道晉州人、男演員。曾就讀首爾大學牙醫學系,後因為演藝事業緣故,向首爾大學申請退學,轉而就讀中央大學演劇學系第45期(2005年初)。
2000年出道時,他是韓國組合UN(United N-Generation)成員,直至2005年組合解散。2006年初出演韓劇《宮》二號男主角王子李律一角,風靡東亞,被稱為「溫柔王子」。此外,他還出演過韓國SBS電視台的週末反轉劇《飼養宗孫》。
2006年在日本出道,並推行首張Mini album 《5 Stella Lights》,並在2006年即舉辦在日本的第一場個人演唱會。隔年隨即在日本舉行5場巡迴演唱會皆大受好評。
2009年4月入伍,入伍期間表現優異亦獲得軍隊授予模範士兵,並於軍隊長官的推薦下報考國防宣傳支援隊,於同年11月考取,目前在國軍電台主持節目。

Kenny Loggins

Kenneth Clark "Kenny" Loggins (born January 7, 1948) is an American singer and songwriter best known for a number of soft rock and adult contemporary hit singles beginning in the 1970s. Originally a part of the duo Loggins and Messina, he has also recorded as a solo artist and written hit songs for other artists.

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter and occasional actress. Clarkson made her debut under RCA Records after she won the first season of the television series American Idol in 2002.
Clarkson has released four albums to date: her double-platinum debut album Thankful (2003), her multi-platinum second album Breakaway (2004) - won two Grammy Awards, My December (2007), and her latest album All I Ever Wanted (2009). Her first four albums have sold over 10.4 million copies in the United States.
Eleven of Clarkson's singles became Top Twenty hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Her single, "My Life Would Suck Without You", advanced from No. 97 to No. 1 on the Hot 100 in its first week of release, breaking the record for the largest leap to the top position in chart history.
In addition to her music, Clarkson had the lead role in the movie From Justin to Kelly (2003) along with Justin Guarini. She played Brenda Lee in the television drama American Dreams and appeared in the sitcom Reba. She also participated in sketch comedy on MADtv (2002) and Saturday Night Live (2005).
Clarkson has toured extensively worldwide as a solo act. After Clarkson's appearance on the CMT Crossroads and her duet version of "Because of You" (2007) with Reba McEntire, they co-headlined the 2 Worlds 2 Voices Tour (2008).
Clarkson held the distinction of having the highest-selling American Idol album in the United States until November 2009, when Carrie Underwood claimed that title by a narrow margin of 100,000 albums. Clarkson, however, remains the highest-selling American Idol alum overall, with around 23 million albums sold worldwide.


Kato emiri 加藤英美里

加藤英美里(1983年11月26日-)是日本女性聲優。東京都福生市出身。81 Produce事務所所屬。血型B型。與同事務所的三宅華也並稱女性配音員的潛力股。2008年獲得聲優獎女優部門新人賞和歌唱賞。2008年12月17日發表第一片個人專輯「vivid」。

Katharine McPhee

Katharine Hope McPhee (born March 25, 1984) is an American pop singer, songwriter, actress, model, and television personality. She gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of the Fox reality show American Idol in 2006, eventually finishing as the runner-up.
Her self-titled debut album was released on RCA Records on January 30, 2007 and debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200; it has sold 378,000 copies to date. The album's first single, "Over It", was a Pop Top 30 hit and was certified Gold in 2008. She also established an acting career, most notably co-starring in The House Bunny in 2008.
Her sophomore album, Unbroken was released on Verve Forecast Records on January 5, 2010 and debuted at #27 on the Billboard 200.

Kate Perry

Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), better known by her stage name Katy Perry, is an American singer-songwriter and musician. Perry rose to fame in 2007 with her internet hit "Ur So Gay", and later scored in 2008 her breakthrough single "I Kissed a Girl".
Perry was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California by Christian pastor parents and grew up listening only to gospel music. After earning a GED during her freshman year of high school, she began to pursue a music career.
As Katy Hudson, she released a self-titled gospel album in 2001. In 2004, she recorded an album with production team The Matrix, but it was never released. After signing on with Capitol Music Group in 2007, she took on stage name Katy Perry and released her first mainstream album, One of the Boys.




KAT-TUN

KAT-TUN是日本傑尼斯事務所旗下的藝人組合。KAT-TUN的團名是由6名成員的姓氏羅馬拼音開頭字母所組成,有著Cartoon(卡通/動畫)以及勝利的含意。(KAT-TUN日文音同"勝運")。他們於2001年4月7日組成,而正式發行CD的出道日是2006年3月22日。自他們組成至出道一共經過5年時間,所以也是截至目前為止傑尼斯旗下組成年歷最久才出道的團體。出道同時發行了單曲、専輯與DVD,成為日本第二個同時達成了三項公信榜冠軍的團體(歌手),第一位為濱崎步。

Karyn White

Karyn White (born Karyn Layvonne White on October 14, 1965) is a Pop/R&B singer who became popular during the late 1980s.

KARA


Kara(朝鮮語:카라)是韓國DSP Media在2007年推出的五人女子組合, 現成員包括奎利、勝妍、妮可、荷拉及智英,原為四人組合,於2007年以歌曲《Break It》出道,後來原隊員成熙因學業退出。荷拉及智英在其後加入。
她們於2009年3月5日及3月8日憑歌曲《Honey》於M.net「M!Countdown」及SBS「人氣歌謠」獲得歌曲冠軍。








Kanye West

Kanye Omari West (pronounced /ˈkɑːnjeɪ/; born June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and Janet Jackson. His style of production originally used pitched-up vocal samples from soul songs incorporated with his own drums and instruments. However, subsequent productions saw him broadening his musical palette and expressing influences encompassing '70s R&B, baroque pop, trip hop, arena rock, folk, alternative, electronica, synth-pop, and classical music.
West released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004, his second album Late Registration in 2005, his third album Graduation in 2007, and his fourth album 808s & Heartbreak in 2008. His four albums have received numerous awards, including a cumulative twelve Grammys, and critical acclaim. All have been very commercially successful, with 808s & Heartbreak becoming his third consecutive #1 album in the U.S. upon release. West also runs his own record label GOOD Music, home to artists such John Legend, Common and Kid Cudi. West's mascot and trademark is "Dropout Bear," a teddy bear which has appeared on the covers of three of his four albums as well as various single covers and music videos.
About.com ranked Kanye West #8 on their "Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers" list. On May 16, 2008, Kanye West was crowned by MTV as the year's #1 "Hottest MC in the Game."

Kanako Hoshino 星野奏子

星野奏子(本名:渡邊奏子)(1979年12月3日-)是KONAMI的遊戲音樂歌手、作詞家。活躍於Bemani的「beatmania IIDX」。東京都出身,青山學院大學(夜學)畢業。血型A型。


Kana Nishino (西野カナ)

西野加奈(1989年3月18日-),是出身於日本三重縣松阪市的女歌手。所屬唱片公司為日本Sony Music其下公司SME Records,所屬事務所為Newcome。血型為A型。2008年以單曲《I》出道。16歲時,母親秘密為她參加了試聽會,她從約40,000名參賽者中脫穎而出,並於當時遭報道為「1/40000奇蹟的榮譽」。2006年,她簽約SME Records。在音樂節目COUNT DOWN TV,「被認為在2009年瞬間流行起來的藝人」的項目中超越樂隊Flumpool而排行第一。一曲"もっと・・・"令她人氣瞬間高企。現時被選為對高中女生(JK)最有影響力的女歌手之一。






Jyongri

Jyongri的成长背景包含着多元文化的因素,成长于大阪,并从四岁起到十八岁这段期间一直就读于大阪serin国际学校(注意,这个学校可曾经也是core of soul就读过的学校哦,正是因为这样的教育背景,使她能够熟练的掌握日文和英文两种语言,四岁起,jyongri就开始学习古典钢琴,10岁开始学习小提琴,16岁则研习起guitar)
八岁时看过乌比.戈德葆主演过的电影《修女也疯狂》(1&2)之后,jyongri对gospel产生了浓厚的兴趣,(所谓gospel是指很少或者根本不用乐器伴奏,仅仅有清唱和合音来表现旋律,类似于教堂唱诗班的演唱形式),但是实际上11岁之前,jyongr还并没有产生想成为一个歌手的想法,在此之后,她开始尝试自己写一写歌词,并立志成为一名歌手。'
2005年夏,jyongri前往美国参加了著名的伯克利音乐学院为期5周的交流表演项目,在此期间,jyongri开始自己写一些作品,从大阪serin国际学校毕业后,jyongri开始了自己的职业音乐生涯,9月份,他的第一支音乐录影带开始在电视台进行播放,可惜的是,这首抒情曲在当时并没能制作成CD来发行。同年十月,jyongri被著名的早稻田大学录取。
仅仅两个月之后,他的第一支单曲《possenion/my all for U》就开始发行了,possession是一支时尚的电子舞曲,而my all for u则是一曲抒情曲,这张单曲一共包括9首作品,其中包括了remix的版本,清唱版本和instruments的版本。初登场就取得了oricon16的好成绩,而且到现在为止,已经卖出了20,000张的好成绩。(2007.1update)
第二支单曲《hop,step,Jump》很快于2006年2月推出,随后,第一张专辑《closeto fantasy》也于一个月之后推出。遗憾的是。《hopstep, Jump》并没有取得像《possenion/all for you》那样的好成绩,最后仅仅登上了oricon第32位。