EGO-WRAPPIN’ is a unit formed in 1996 in Osaka. Members include Yoshie Naka… Read Full Bio ↴EGO-WRAPPIN’ is a unit formed in 1996 in Osaka. Members include Yoshie Nakano (21/04/74 vocals, writes lyrics and music) and Masaki Mori (28/02/74 guitar, writes music).
They established the project in their hometown of Osaka and later relocated to Tokyo.
Persistent sales of their exceptional debut “Blues of Colors” (2000) built nationwide recognition, representing their unique artistry through cabaret music and Showa popular songs, which was inspired by Jazz of the pre-war years.
EGO-WRAPPIN’ is a unique and rare artist. Each work constructed with novel and fascinating musicianship, draws the attention of the Japanese music scene. The EGO-sound reflects free atmosphere and hot emotion, which Jazz and Rock music had prior to becoming just titles of genres, and draws from the spirit of our living world.
Facing music sincerely, jumping the walls of genres easily, they will tell you how to enjoy music with their pop sense. You feel their song vibrations directly. EGO-WRAPPIN’s thrilling performances of their exciting material have become romantic miracles of today.
Biography
1996
Ego-Wrappin’ was formed in Osaka in 1996.
1998
They released their first full album “Blue Speaker” in June 1998, propelling them to the forefront of the Osaka indies charts.
1998
At the end of 1998 one of their songs was selected for use on the TV drama series “Kirakira Hikaru”. The song was also included on the soundtrack CD of the same series.
1999
In February 1999, they released mini album “His Choice of Shoes Is Ill”, which for the first time included lyrics penned by Yoshie in Japanese.
1999
They released the mini album “Swing for Joy” in November 1999.
“A Love Song” featured DETERMINATIONS gained popularity amongst many local radio stations.
1999
In December 1999 they made their live debut in Tokyo with an acoustic set at Aoyama CAY.
2000
In January 2000, they held a release party for “Swing for Joy” at Shibuya’s Club Quattro, of the most famous live venues in Tokyo, following which they conducted a tour of many of Japan’s major cities.
2000
In February 2000, Yoshie launched her solo project JuJu Kneipp with a number of prominent Japanese famous musicians, releasing the mini album “Algolagnia”.
2000
In August 2000 Ego-Wrappin’ released the mini album “Shikisai no Blues”, which went on to become one of their most successful albums, following which they conducted a national tour. More than 800 fans flocked to a small nightclub in Tokyo to see Ego-Wrappin’s gig.
2000
In November 2000 they joined a number of prominent bands such as Kazufumi Kodama, The Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Dry & Heavy and Little Tempo in contributing to “Ska Stock”, a tribute album for The Skatalites.
2000
Their 7 inch analogue release “Flowers” from the mini album “Shikisai no Blues” sold out almost immediately.
2001
In January 2001, Yoshie took part in “Beautiful Days” by Fantastic Plastic Machine.
At the same time, “Shikisai no Blues” was chosen as the theme song for the film “Sadistic & Masochistic” by director Hideo Nakano.
2001
In addition to establishing their own label “Minor Swing” in May 2001, they also released their full length major label debut “Michishio no Romance” through Universal Music, which featured contributions from a range of other musicians.
“Psychoanalysis” from this album was selected as a recommended track by a number of TV and radio stations including MTV Japan, Space Shower and Viewsic, earning its video considerable airtime.
2001
In July 2001 they conducted another national tour from Hokkaido to Okinawa, during which they were joined on stage by a range of musical collaborators. The same month they also made their debut appearance at the FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL (Japan’s biggest and the most famous live music festival).
2001
In August 2001 they took part in the SUNSET LIVE 2001 music festival in Fukuoka.
The festival was held on the beach and its atmosphere was incredible.
2001
In October 2001, “Noraneko no theme”, a collaboration with Kazuhumi Kodama, one of the greatest trumpet players in Japan, was chosen as the theme song for the film “Pistol Opera”.
Masaki also appeared on the Mama! Milk CD album “Lamb and Mutton”.
2001
In November 2001, “Teennesee Waltz”, a collaboration between Yoshie and the guitar duo Gontiti was included on a TV drama.
Aremixed and re-mastered version of “Shikisai no Blues” was also released as “Midnight Dejavu - Shikisai no Blues”.
2001
In December 2002 Yoshie took part in “So Much To Learn, So Little We Know”, a charity album for Afghan refugees.
2002
In January 2002 Ego-Wrappin’ staged an audacious live show at IMP Hall.
2002
In March 2002 they again defied convention by conducting a special concert at an historic shrine in Kyoto.
2002
Their 3rd full-length album “Night Food” was released in July 2002. “Kuchibashi ni Cherry” from that album was chosen as the theme song for a popular TV drama. “Night Food” has gone on to become their most successful album to date.
2002
In the summer of 2002 they took part in a number of music festivals including the RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL.
2002
In September they launched another national tour with a show at the Liquid Room in Shinjuku.
2002
On New Years Eve in December 2002 they held a count down show at the Ebisu Garden Hal in Tokyo in front of more than 2,000 fans.
2003
In May, Masaki selected songs for the CD “Rock a shake vol.3 ~Move! Baby Move~”.
The band also held their first gig after a half year break.
2003
In the summer of 2003 they again took part in various summer music festivals including FUJI ROCK、LIVE STOCK 2003、the RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL、and the KOIWAI ROCK FESTIVAL.
2003
In August 2003 Yoshie’s solo project JuJu KNEIPP made a guest performance at the final show of CLAM’s tour, their first time on stage together for 2 years.
2003
After again hosting a New Year’s countdown gig in Ebisu, Tokyo, they conducted their first live show of 2004.
They established the project in their hometown of Osaka and later relocated to Tokyo.
Persistent sales of their exceptional debut “Blues of Colors” (2000) built nationwide recognition, representing their unique artistry through cabaret music and Showa popular songs, which was inspired by Jazz of the pre-war years.
EGO-WRAPPIN’ is a unique and rare artist. Each work constructed with novel and fascinating musicianship, draws the attention of the Japanese music scene. The EGO-sound reflects free atmosphere and hot emotion, which Jazz and Rock music had prior to becoming just titles of genres, and draws from the spirit of our living world.
Facing music sincerely, jumping the walls of genres easily, they will tell you how to enjoy music with their pop sense. You feel their song vibrations directly. EGO-WRAPPIN’s thrilling performances of their exciting material have become romantic miracles of today.
Biography
1996
Ego-Wrappin’ was formed in Osaka in 1996.
1998
They released their first full album “Blue Speaker” in June 1998, propelling them to the forefront of the Osaka indies charts.
1998
At the end of 1998 one of their songs was selected for use on the TV drama series “Kirakira Hikaru”. The song was also included on the soundtrack CD of the same series.
1999
In February 1999, they released mini album “His Choice of Shoes Is Ill”, which for the first time included lyrics penned by Yoshie in Japanese.
1999
They released the mini album “Swing for Joy” in November 1999.
“A Love Song” featured DETERMINATIONS gained popularity amongst many local radio stations.
1999
In December 1999 they made their live debut in Tokyo with an acoustic set at Aoyama CAY.
2000
In January 2000, they held a release party for “Swing for Joy” at Shibuya’s Club Quattro, of the most famous live venues in Tokyo, following which they conducted a tour of many of Japan’s major cities.
2000
In February 2000, Yoshie launched her solo project JuJu Kneipp with a number of prominent Japanese famous musicians, releasing the mini album “Algolagnia”.
2000
In August 2000 Ego-Wrappin’ released the mini album “Shikisai no Blues”, which went on to become one of their most successful albums, following which they conducted a national tour. More than 800 fans flocked to a small nightclub in Tokyo to see Ego-Wrappin’s gig.
2000
In November 2000 they joined a number of prominent bands such as Kazufumi Kodama, The Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Dry & Heavy and Little Tempo in contributing to “Ska Stock”, a tribute album for The Skatalites.
2000
Their 7 inch analogue release “Flowers” from the mini album “Shikisai no Blues” sold out almost immediately.
2001
In January 2001, Yoshie took part in “Beautiful Days” by Fantastic Plastic Machine.
At the same time, “Shikisai no Blues” was chosen as the theme song for the film “Sadistic & Masochistic” by director Hideo Nakano.
2001
In addition to establishing their own label “Minor Swing” in May 2001, they also released their full length major label debut “Michishio no Romance” through Universal Music, which featured contributions from a range of other musicians.
“Psychoanalysis” from this album was selected as a recommended track by a number of TV and radio stations including MTV Japan, Space Shower and Viewsic, earning its video considerable airtime.
2001
In July 2001 they conducted another national tour from Hokkaido to Okinawa, during which they were joined on stage by a range of musical collaborators. The same month they also made their debut appearance at the FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL (Japan’s biggest and the most famous live music festival).
2001
In August 2001 they took part in the SUNSET LIVE 2001 music festival in Fukuoka.
The festival was held on the beach and its atmosphere was incredible.
2001
In October 2001, “Noraneko no theme”, a collaboration with Kazuhumi Kodama, one of the greatest trumpet players in Japan, was chosen as the theme song for the film “Pistol Opera”.
Masaki also appeared on the Mama! Milk CD album “Lamb and Mutton”.
2001
In November 2001, “Teennesee Waltz”, a collaboration between Yoshie and the guitar duo Gontiti was included on a TV drama.
Aremixed and re-mastered version of “Shikisai no Blues” was also released as “Midnight Dejavu - Shikisai no Blues”.
2001
In December 2002 Yoshie took part in “So Much To Learn, So Little We Know”, a charity album for Afghan refugees.
2002
In January 2002 Ego-Wrappin’ staged an audacious live show at IMP Hall.
2002
In March 2002 they again defied convention by conducting a special concert at an historic shrine in Kyoto.
2002
Their 3rd full-length album “Night Food” was released in July 2002. “Kuchibashi ni Cherry” from that album was chosen as the theme song for a popular TV drama. “Night Food” has gone on to become their most successful album to date.
2002
In the summer of 2002 they took part in a number of music festivals including the RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL.
2002
In September they launched another national tour with a show at the Liquid Room in Shinjuku.
2002
On New Years Eve in December 2002 they held a count down show at the Ebisu Garden Hal in Tokyo in front of more than 2,000 fans.
2003
In May, Masaki selected songs for the CD “Rock a shake vol.3 ~Move! Baby Move~”.
The band also held their first gig after a half year break.
2003
In the summer of 2003 they again took part in various summer music festivals including FUJI ROCK、LIVE STOCK 2003、the RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL、and the KOIWAI ROCK FESTIVAL.
2003
In August 2003 Yoshie’s solo project JuJu KNEIPP made a guest performance at the final show of CLAM’s tour, their first time on stage together for 2 years.
2003
After again hosting a New Year’s countdown gig in Ebisu, Tokyo, they conducted their first live show of 2004.
MR.RICHMAN
EGO-WRAPPIN' Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by EGO-WRAPPIN':
10万年後の君へ Give it up! 突き刺す 光の香 地下深く 埋める怪物 10万年先 君へ伝える 言葉はクエスチョン 見あたらない…
A LIE You tried to appease yourself with lie Don't worry let me wa…
a love song Just looking in your heart. All my life I'm searchin' for U …
Bell 5 Motel ドライバー 泳ぎだして ボビンメーター 9999のゾロ目 永遠 瞬間の名演 特撮ナイトライダー 目的地まで 『300メー…
Brand New Day 何でもこいや いけないのかい あんたはどうだい 茶番じゃないかい BRAND NEW DAY 笑って 日に日に何度も試そ…
Byrd He loves me like a child Nobody nears us to see…
Calling Me Calling me, callin' me Just call my name oh... Calling…
Crazy Fruits 二人でもっと夢を語ろう I wanna talk to you 鼻めがねに映る とぼけた smoke はるか彼方へ うだ…
FALL 目よ覚めないで 眠るように 愛したい ふと ふいに あふれだす その声は 言葉の前に たおれた 奏でられない音符 五線譜…
FLOWERS Planted a seed in your garden No doubt in the back…
gigolo 2度ベルを鳴らす ニヤリ笑う正体は フラメンコ色の目 不精髭面 おあずかり甘い夢 今日もめくるJOKER しびれきらした…
GO ACTION Jump Hey 赤鼻パンク ごきげんいかがかしら Give Me キャンディーちょうだい 甘いものが好き! 泥だらけで…
Heart Beat しばらくだまって 声を探した あたたかくなって 君を想った ばかな僕を許してほしい しばらくだまって 耳をひそめた 涙流…
inner bell Long star rhythm softly sways till the sound is lost far Wha…
Katsute... 走ることに慣れた 速さで息をする 見わたす街並 何処へ進むのか 薄れがかる空 爪先のカーブと 少し遠い花 忘れものはもう…
Kind of You Long ago and far away Nightmare which fall into election wou…
Love Scene 混みあう道や 取り残された森へ 帰る星に キスをしよう 終わりを告げる あなたへの love scene 輝きと闇のかけ…
Michishio no Romansu 濃厚なレインコートと はじく鈍色(にびいろ)の雨 冷たいなら眠ればいい 明日 晴れわたる波へ 月にさすらう とける悲しみ…
moment to moment うちに帰る渋滞のハイウェイ 町に掛かるジュエリー どこまでも果てしなく続く ブレーキランプがきれい くしゃみ一つ風邪の知…
Mother Ship 赤く染まった フランボワーズ色の空へ オリオンまでの道筋を 探す航海 そんなことより もっと近くについて 大地の胸に舞い…
Nervous Breakdown From the smog filled boring life He's looking at himself in …
on You Long ago and far away Nightmare which fall into election wou…
Paranoia 手さぐり暗い廊下の奥 灯す月の光 くたばった目をした レコード針が まわる まわる 転がるピアノが聴ける ピアノ パイプ…
Sora No Lion Maybe we should rest where the lights are low Ride a…
Suichu Game たてがみを掴む やさしい風が サラサラ吹いてきたら 歩き出すのさ あの丘 飛び越え 海と空との境を 目指す世界は 裸の…
Sundance Wow つなぐ 手の平 つなげる鼓動と倍音 ノイズの渦まきめぐりめく 永遠に鳴り響くよ エデンの園まで きっと 遠くない…
Whole World Happy Still didn't get your heart I know that I've been aching for…
あしながのサルヴァドール 貝殼おちる水や ころがる枯木をさがす 晴れわたる Blue Sky シエスタ白い午後 二人の平行線の影 あのモノクローム…
かつて..。 走ることに慣れた 速さで息をする 見わたす街並 何処へ進むのか 薄れがかる空 爪先のカーブと 少し遠い花 忘れものはもう…
くちばしにチェリー なげかけた感嘆と 砂ぼこりの中のステップ ながめて過ごすダイヤル 弧を描くナンバー はき出す出口 戸惑う 1日中泣いても…
カサヴェテス Opening night, Performing I'm growing the shadow like a one …
キリがない 出会いがしらにぶつかった 電信柱がへこんだ 一瞬で体がバラバラになった 飛び散るかけら 拾い集めた もうキリがない 突き…
サイコアナルシス 情熱で目隠し 明日へつながるのsuccess あなたはユートピア 果てはヒーロー 紡ぎだされた drawing 文字なし…
スカル スカル わかんない 眠ってばかりで 時が止まった 砂時計 スカル わかんない 踊ってばかりで 影をなくした 光 骨だけな…
タバコ プカプカ 煙にむせる 息つぎの「間」も 惜しむ悪さは ケタ違い ZEROの死骸 異常な執着がひそむ 吐き捨てる つじつま…
デッドヒート 初番 候 そろそろどうぞ そそりたつのは 戯曲に似た 退屈 退屈 ... 天井 フロア 間 ドラムの鼓動 孤独 放射線に…
ニュースタイム 向かい風にシグナル 赤の信号 突破して 飛びこむ先 待ち合わせ お待ちかね ハニーパイ あの人のいる場所へ ちょいとおめ…
マンホールシンドローム 舞いあがれ 笑いながら 惑星探査機 賭博ゲーム 空想脳裏 国旗のランドリーが はためいてる 浮かぶ円に 雨のフラダンス …
天国と白いピエロ 紙吹雪 黒いチュチュ 足元は銀ラメのシューズ 息を呑み酔わされて 解き放つ すべてのライン 暗がりを真っ逆さま 拡がるよ…
官能漂流 とろける匂い 短い時がたつ 意味深く並べた 無機質なふるまい 手に触れる まぶたがふるえる 安らかな夢は つづく かけだ…
方舟 ばけつの中 水面の月 両手の中 ふわりと浮かぶ 丸いお月さん ひらりと消えた 謎は深まる 秘め事 排水口から伸びたつた…
満ち汐のロマンス 濃厚なレインコートと はじく鈍色(にびいろ)の雨 冷たいなら眠ればいい 明日 晴れわたる波へ 月にさすらう とける悲しみ…
老いぼれ犬のセレナーデ So Cool Down 雨が空を見放し後ろからついてくる びしょぬれ土をえぐる 足あとたどったら 気になるスピード と…
色彩のブルース 昨日の夢 オレンジ色の翳り 今日の夢 沈黙の気配支す アルコールの川をゆっくり渡る 長ぐつのリズム 心で酔いましょう 鉛…
黒いセーター 眠りの浅い目覚めに鳴くひなどり 緑は深く そまりだす 匂いよみがえる 忘れかけたこと 思い出す春の衣がえ あみ物得意 ば…
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