(1991-03-10) March 10, 1991 (age 33) Tokushima, Japan
Genres
J-pop
rock
Occupation(s)
Musician
singer-songwriter
record producer
illustrator
Instrument(s)
Vocals
guitar
bass
Vocaloid
Hatsune Miku
Megpoid
drums
Discography
https://reissuerecords.net/discography/
Years active
2009–present
Labels
Balloom
Universal Sigma
Sony Music
SME
Website
reissuerecords.net
Musical artist
Kenshi Yonezu (米津 玄師, Yonezu Kenshi) is a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, record producer and illustrator who began releasing Vocaloid music under the stage name Hachi (ハチ) in 2009. In 2012, he debuted under his real name, releasing music with his own voice. He has sold at least 4.2 million physical copies and more than 7 million digital copies in Japan.
His 2022 single "Kick Back" was his most successful single to date, debuting on international charts including UK Rock & Metal Singles and US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs,[1][2] and was certified Gold by the RIAA for 500,000 sold copies in the United States,[3] becoming the first song with Japanese lyrics to achieve this.[4]
^"Rock & Metal Singles". Official Charts Company. October 21, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
^"Kenshi Yonezu Chart History | Hot Rock & Alternative Songs". Billboard. November 12, 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
^"American single certifications – Kenshi Yonezu – Kick Back". Recording Industry Association of America. October 24, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
^Chwatt, Dani (October 26, 2023). "J-POP SUPERSTAR KENSHI YONEZU'S HIT TRACK "KICK BACK" HAS OFFICIALLY BEEN GOLD-CERTIFIED BY THE RIAA". Milan Records. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
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