Who is Kobasolo?

Kobasolo is a Japanese singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of acoustic and electric music. Born in Tokyo in 1979, Kobasolo began learning the piano at the age of seven. He made his debut in 1997 with his first album, “Ame no Melody”. Since then, he has released 15 studio albums and performed in more than 50 countries around the world. His most successful single, “Sayonara Arigatou”, was released in 2009 and topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kobasolo has collaborated with many other artists including Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Hiroshi Nakamura, Masato Ishinari and many others. In 2020, he released an EP with Japanese rock band, Radwimps. Additionally, he has also composed music for various anime series such as “Love Live! School Idol Project” and “Shirobako”.

Live Performances

Kobasolo has been touring extensively since his debut in 1997. His live performances often feature him playing both the piano and the guitar and showcase his unique blend of acoustic and electric music. He has performed at some of the biggest festivals in Japan such as Fuji Rock Festival and Summer Sonic Festival and has also headlined shows in Tokyo as well as overseas tours in Europe and Asia.

Awards & Accolades

Kobasolo has won several awards throughout his career including the Japan Record Award for Best New Artist of the Year (2002), Japan Academy Prize for Best Score (2005) and MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video (2009). He was also awarded the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese government in 2017 in recognition of his contribution to Japanese music.

Discography

Kobasolo has released 15 studio albums over the course of his career including “Ame no Melody” (1997), “Futari Bocchi” (1999), “Otogi” (2001), “Fuyu no Hanashi” (2003), “Ariake no Uta” (2005) and “Yume no Tsubasa” (2008). His most recent album, “Neo Natural” was released in 2018.