Mukai Taichi

Mukai Taichi (向井太一, born 13 March 1992), sometimes romanized as Taichi Mukai, is a Japanese singer, songwriter and model from Fukuoka.[1] He was previously a member of the funk band Modio and signed with Miya Terrace in 2017 as a solo artist, releasing his debut studio album, Blue. Mukai has collaborated with a range of artists including Sik-K, Jevon, M-Flo, and Minmi.

Mukai Taichi
向井 太一
Also known asTaichi Mukai
Born (1992-03-13) 13 March 1992[1]
Fukuoka, Japan[1]
OriginTokyo[1]
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • model[1]
Instruments
Years active2010–present[1]
Labels
Associated acts
Websitetaichimukai.com
In this Japanese name, the surname is Mukai.

Music career

In 2010, Mukai moved to Tokyo from his hometown, Fukuoka to pursue his musical career as a singer. He started singing as a member of a funk band, Modio. In November 2011, he withdrew from the band and determined to start his career as a solo singer.[2]

Mukai released his song "Kimi ni Kiss shite" on 22 October, on SoundCloud. The song was well-received online and he continued to post some songs of his.

On 7 June 2015, he started to write a blog on the website of one of the most famous Japanese men's fashion magazine, Men's Fudge.[3]

On 30 March 2016, he released his first EP Pool, which features six songs he had posted on his SoundCloud page.

On 26 October 2016, he released "Slow Down" as the lead single from his second EP 24.[4] The song is known for sampling Jeremih's "Oui".

On 19 November 2016, he released his second EP 24, which was acclaimed by music critics.

In July 2017, he announced that he'd perform at the Summer Sonic Festival 2017.

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions
JPN
Billboard
[5]		 JPN
Oricon
[6]
Blue
  • Released: 29 November 2017
  • Labels: Toy's Factory
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 55 70
Pure
  • Released: 14 November 2018
  • Labels: Toy's Factory
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 26 47
Savage
  • Released: 18 September 2019
  • Labels: Toy's Factory
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 41 39

Studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions
JPN
Billboard
[7]		 JPN
Dig.
[8]
Savage Tour 2019
  • Released: 17 June 2020
  • Labels: Toy's Factory
  • Formats: digital download
 49 14

Extended plays
Title Album details Peak chart positions
JPN
[9]		 JPN
Dig.
[10]
Pool
  • Released: 30 March 2016
  • Label: ILLXXX
  • Format: CD
 — —
24
  • Released: 19 November 2016
  • Label: Miya Terrace
  • Format: Digital download, CD
 — —
Play
  • Released: 23 August 2017
  • Label: Toy's Factory
  • Format: Streaming audio
 — —
Love
  • Released: 27 June 2018
  • Label: Toy's Factory
  • Format: Streaming audio
 75 26
27
  • Released: 19 June 2019
  • Label: Toy's Factory
  • Format: Streaming audio
 78 26

As lead artist
Title Year Album
"Slow Down" 2016 24
"Fly" 2017 Blue
"Sora"
(featuring SALU)
"Can't Wait Anymore"
"Siren" 2018 Love
"Promises"
(with Jevon)		 TBA
"Crazy" Pure
"Reset"
"Pure"
"Rendezvous"
(with Julia Wu)		 TBA
"Michi" 2019 Savage
"ICBU"
"Savage"
Title Year Album
"Great Yard"
(starRo featuring Taichi Mukai)		 2017 Blue
"Message"
(Monster Rion featuring Taichi Mukai)		 Message
"Period" (過程, Katei)
(YonYon featuring Taichi Mukai)		 TBA
"Slave of Love"
(YOSA and TAAR featuring Taichi Mukai and Minmi)		 2018
"Weather"
(LightHouse featuring Taichi Mukai)
"Tell Me Tell Me"
(m-flo loves Sik-K & eill, Taichi Mukai)		 2020

Guest appearance
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Hajimari no Machi (Soul Feeling Mix)" 2017 Hiroya Ozaki Let Freedom Ring
"Good Time" Mop of Head Aspiration
"Guerrilla" Akko Gorilla Green Queen

References
  1. "Biography" (in Japanese). Mukai Taichi. 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
  2. http://ameblo.jp/blackmusic-bass/entry-11056200915.html
  3. http://ameblo.jp/blackmusic-bass/entry-11056200915.html
  4. http://realsound.jp/2016/09/post-9344.html
  5. http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot_albums&year=2017&month=12&day=11
  6. https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/669100/
  7. http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot_albums&year=2017&month=12&day=11
  8. https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/669100/
  9. http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot_albums&year=2017&month=12&day=11
  10. https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/669100/
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