Aika (Singer)
| Aika | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Aika Hirahara |
| Born | 1981年2月20日 Tokyo, Japan |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Pop, rock, jazz, acoustic, electronica |
| Occupation(s) | Singer/songwriter, Saxophone Player |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels |
EMI Music Japan(2006-2008) Neilaproductions(2008-present) |
| Website | www |
EMI Music Japan(2006-2008)
Aika (pronounced "ah-ee-kah" and stylized "AIKA"),平原愛花（ひらはらあいか）is a Japanese singer/songwriter, currently residing in Los Angeles, California. She is known for her 2006 debut album Ai-Wo, with its songs "Orange Moon" and "Ai-wo", which reached the top 10 in Japanese charts on its first week of its release. Her second studio album is scheduled for release at the end of 2015. She co-wrote the gold-certified song "Path of Independence" for her sister, Ayaka Hirahara.
Aika was born in Tokyo, Japan. She began playing the piano and the saxophone while growing up. Her love for music led her to pursue a music degree at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Shortly after completing her degree, she released her debut album “Ai-Wo” from EMI records, which reached the top 10 on the Japanese radio charts. Her father is a professional saxophonist, Makoto Hirahara, and her grandfather is a professional trumpet player, Tsutomu Hirahara. Her sister, Ayaka Hirahara is also a performer, signed to Universal Music Japan.
Her performances include the Osaka "Act Against Aids" concert, JZ Brat and the Living Room in New York City. Her 2009 song "All He Has To Say" was produced to support Autism Speaks and was based on a poem by a teacher at the May Center for Child Development.
Aika has written and performed the original song “Dancing Arrows” which was selected as the theme song for the Warner Brothers movie, “Ironclad" It is included on the EURORADIO's 2014 "Tune in" CD collection.
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