TAKUI
TAKUI (Nakajima Takui, also known as 中島卓偉), born at 19 October 1978 (Fukuok… Read Full Bio ↴TAKUI (Nakajima Takui, also known as 中島卓偉), born at 19 October 1978 (Fukuoka, Japan), is a multi-talented artist whose dedication to his craft and love of life can be felt through his upbeat songs. Tinged with a classic rock influence and filled with a special "something" that reaches out and touches listeners, Takui's music has mellowed since he started in 1999 but still holds his strong messages of freedom and being true to oneself.
Takui grew up listening to classic rock like The Beatles and Elvis Presley, some of whose songs he has covered. Also of note is Takui's clear and crisp voice. With his wide vocal range and distinct pronounciation of words, he easily reflects the straightforward messages of his songs. Takui has performed acoustic versions of many of his songs, a proof to his range of skills as an artist.
Despite his rising popularity at present, Takui had little success when he first debuted in 1994 with his band ＭＡＧＧＩＥ ＭＡＥ, named after the Beatles’ song. However, he picked himself back up again and went solo in 1999 as TAKUI, under Sony management, debuting with the single TRIANGLE. In 2000, following a move to Columbia Music Entertainment, TAKUI released his first CD, NUCLEAR SONIC PUNK. Initially, TAKUI started out with a very visual kei look, possibly influenced by his mentor, X JAPAN's legendary guitarist hide. hide's band Zilch also backed-up Takui for NUCLEAR SONIC PUNK.
However, by his third single PIERCE, released in 2001, he dropped the visual kei look entirely, opting for a more casual but still fashionable style. 2002 saw TAKUI’s first tour, SWANKY SEVEN SEVEN GOD TOUR. Under Columbia records, TAKUI released five singles and two more albums, CHUNKY GOD POP and SWANKY GOD POP. The second album, SWANKY, showed off the classic rock influence from TAKUI’s early life listening to Elvis and other classic rock stars.
In February 2004, TAKUI moved to zetima records a sub-division of Epic Records that also handled Minimoni, Aya Matsuura, and Inugami Circus Dan, was POWER TO THE MUSIC. With the new label, the number of appearances made by TAKUI increased, including three tours in 2004, and another album, VIVAROCK was released later that year in September. Following his VIVA! LA ROCK ON tour starting in December, 2005 witnessed a change in musical style: TAKUI’s songs gradually became more mellow and had a softer feel, while still retaining his running themes of freedom and being true to oneself. Coinciding with the style change was a name change: TAKUI began using his real name, Takui Nakajima. The first album that was released under Takui Nakajima was Kasa wo Sasanai Kimi no Tame ni.
The name change was also for practical reasons, as TAKUI began to write and compose songs for other musicians, adding to his already extensive repertoire of talents. Since then, he has worked with and helped produce a number of artists, including Watashime Slug and Serial⇔NUMBER. In 2007, TAKUI continued to produce and release more work. While there were no single releases, he released two albums Boku wa Kimi no Omocha and SMILER which debuted in May and November respectively. In September, he had also released his demo-tape for his first label under Sony, 20’s CALBORN.
To date, TAKUI remains with zetima. Though as Takui Nakajima, he showed a softer side, he certainly did not completely abandon his classic rock roots. His most recent album STARDUST VOX released in July 2008 disproved talks of his switching to a more melodic style, showing off his bright energy and rock-style in the lively and powerful album.
TAKUI's passion for music and what he does shines through his music, as do his love for life and freedom. He continues to spread his message of self-truth and freedom and his outlook on life through his music and there's no doubt that he will continue to succeed in all of his ventures.
Takui grew up listening to classic rock like The Beatles and Elvis Presley, some of whose songs he has covered. Also of note is Takui's clear and crisp voice. With his wide vocal range and distinct pronounciation of words, he easily reflects the straightforward messages of his songs. Takui has performed acoustic versions of many of his songs, a proof to his range of skills as an artist.
Despite his rising popularity at present, Takui had little success when he first debuted in 1994 with his band ＭＡＧＧＩＥ ＭＡＥ, named after the Beatles’ song. However, he picked himself back up again and went solo in 1999 as TAKUI, under Sony management, debuting with the single TRIANGLE. In 2000, following a move to Columbia Music Entertainment, TAKUI released his first CD, NUCLEAR SONIC PUNK. Initially, TAKUI started out with a very visual kei look, possibly influenced by his mentor, X JAPAN's legendary guitarist hide. hide's band Zilch also backed-up Takui for NUCLEAR SONIC PUNK.
However, by his third single PIERCE, released in 2001, he dropped the visual kei look entirely, opting for a more casual but still fashionable style. 2002 saw TAKUI’s first tour, SWANKY SEVEN SEVEN GOD TOUR. Under Columbia records, TAKUI released five singles and two more albums, CHUNKY GOD POP and SWANKY GOD POP. The second album, SWANKY, showed off the classic rock influence from TAKUI’s early life listening to Elvis and other classic rock stars.
In February 2004, TAKUI moved to zetima records a sub-division of Epic Records that also handled Minimoni, Aya Matsuura, and Inugami Circus Dan, was POWER TO THE MUSIC. With the new label, the number of appearances made by TAKUI increased, including three tours in 2004, and another album, VIVAROCK was released later that year in September. Following his VIVA! LA ROCK ON tour starting in December, 2005 witnessed a change in musical style: TAKUI’s songs gradually became more mellow and had a softer feel, while still retaining his running themes of freedom and being true to oneself. Coinciding with the style change was a name change: TAKUI began using his real name, Takui Nakajima. The first album that was released under Takui Nakajima was Kasa wo Sasanai Kimi no Tame ni.
The name change was also for practical reasons, as TAKUI began to write and compose songs for other musicians, adding to his already extensive repertoire of talents. Since then, he has worked with and helped produce a number of artists, including Watashime Slug and Serial⇔NUMBER. In 2007, TAKUI continued to produce and release more work. While there were no single releases, he released two albums Boku wa Kimi no Omocha and SMILER which debuted in May and November respectively. In September, he had also released his demo-tape for his first label under Sony, 20’s CALBORN.
To date, TAKUI remains with zetima. Though as Takui Nakajima, he showed a softer side, he certainly did not completely abandon his classic rock roots. His most recent album STARDUST VOX released in July 2008 disproved talks of his switching to a more melodic style, showing off his bright energy and rock-style in the lively and powerful album.
TAKUI's passion for music and what he does shines through his music, as do his love for life and freedom. He continues to spread his message of self-truth and freedom and his outlook on life through his music and there's no doubt that he will continue to succeed in all of his ventures.
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TAKUI Lyrics
Baby Go for It 小さかったら高く跳べよ ダンクシュートを決めるのなら 単純な発想から 何でも生み落とせるはず 俺と組もうぜ似たもの同士 …
DO IT BOYS AND GIRLS その溜め息をつく癖 直せよ 些細な事ですぐ落ち込むなよ イラついてすぐ人に 八つ当たりするなよ まあメンソールでも吸えよ…
DRIVE MY LIMO 真似したい COLOUR センスないから いまいちパッとしないキャラ 稼ぎたい MONEY ボーっとしてる間に 夏が終わ…
I'M SICK SO BLUE 携帯を忘れて一日中 仕事になんないのは現代病 せっかちになってエレベーターの 閉のボタンを連打してる 簡単に変換出来ちゃ…
NEVER FADES AWAY 例えば人としての死を 媚びないとしても 例えば君の手を握り 終われるとしても 世界は争い黒い雨が降る中 尊い命が今日生ま…
OH MY DARLING どれだけ愛したかわからないけど まだ物足りないって言うかな? 特別や格別を提示しても まだ愛され足りないなら 持ちつ持た…
POWER TO THE MUSIC 今世紀最大の REVOLUTION ROCK 俺達は真価を問われてるパラサイト 目を覚ませ発展途上の遺伝子 不可能という…
PUNK BRAND NEW CADILLAC に 乗って行くのさ アクセルをべた踏みして ステレオのボリュームを上げたら 終わら…
RE-SET 単純な事でまた 君はいらついちゃったりすんでしょ? それを僕のせいにする癖を直してよ 取りあえずこの際 何もかもリセット…
ROCK THE FUTURE この先が天国でも地獄でも ここよりましなら喜んで踏み込もう 難しいのはあんたの考えのほうさ プラス指向で挑まなきゃ駄目だ…
ROCKIN' PROPOSE 君が愛すこの世で最後の 男に俺はなりたいんだよ プロポーズと受け取っていいから 脱いだら凄いってこたぁないけど 心は世界…
SHINING DAYS 僕等が誕生した時代が 意味をなさなくとも人を愛してく時 そこにはどれほどの 意味があるだろう OUR LIFE IS S…
STAY TOGETHER 永遠に僕らは一つだろうか 永久に共にいれるのか 深くきしむ傷とヒビを君に問えば マッチ売りの少女だったという 過ちがある…
TRUE MIND どうやら まだ何も始まっちゃいないみたいさ どうやら 僕等は欲張り過ぎてたかもしれない みすぼらしくとも身軽である為には…
イノヴェイター Kutsuu wo Kairaku ni kaete mata Hajimereba ii Hukanou mo Kan…
存在 Zenbu sutetai Sonna yowane wo Sekidousen no ue de nageitara …
福岡 物心がついた日をこの街に覚えてる 喜びも悲しみも細やかな愛だった 面影は音と香になり 懐かしさは色になる 揺るぎなくこの…
蜃気楼 地平線が見えたよ低い月明かり ひび割れた大地の上 擦り減ったブーツと しわくちゃになった地図 午前零時のとばりで 舞い散…
鼓動 どこへ行けばいいのか 道は二つとないのに 逃げてしまいたいとも 思う気持ちが悔しい このドアの向こうに 広がる未知なる景…