Kreva (rapper)
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| Birth name | Takashi Hatakeyama (ç• å±±è²´å¿—) |
| Also known as | Doctor K |
| Born | June 18, 1976 |
| Origin | Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Pop rap, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper-songwriter, emcee, music producer |
| Years active | 1997-present |
| Labels | Burger Inn Records, Knife Edge |
| Associated acts | Kick the Can Crew, By Phar the Dopest, Funky Grammar Unit, Toshinobu Kubota, Daichi Miura |
| Website |
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Takashi Hatakeyama (ç• å±± è²´å¿— Hatakeyama Takashi, born June 18, 1976), better known by his stage name Kreva, is a Japanese rapper and record producer signed with the Burger Inn Records and Pony Canyon's Knife Edge labels. He is a solo artist as well as a member of various hip hop groups, including Kick the Can Crew,[1] By Phar the Dopest with fellow MC Cuezero, and a large ensemble of other Japanese hip hop groups in Funky Grammar Unit.
His stage name is derived from the English word "clever".
Music career
In September 2011, Kreva released his fifth album, Go. The album charted at number 2 on the Oricon weekly charts.[2][3] Following the release of the album, Kreva began his first tour in two years, known as "Kreva Concert Tour 2012: Go".[4] In June 2012, Kreva released his single "Oh Yeah!", which charted at number 8 on the Oricon weekly charts.[2][5]
Discography
Studio albums
- Shinjin Kreva (新人クレãƒ) (2004)
- Ai Jibunhaku (愛・自分åš) (2006)
- Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu (よã‚ã—ããŠé¡˜ã„ã—ã¾ã™) (2007)
- ShinzŠ(心臓) (2009)
- Go (2011)
- Space (2013)
Extended plays
- Oasys (2010)
Compilation albums
- Kreva no Best Ban (クレãƒã®ãƒ™ã‚¹ãƒˆç›¤) (2008)
- Japanese Rap Star for USA, Vol. 1 (2011)
- BEST ALBUM「KXã€(2014)
Remix albums
- Best of MixCD No. 1 (2007)
- Best of MixCD No. 2 (2012)
Singles
- KibÅ no HonÅ (希望ã®ç‚Ž, Flame of Hope) (2004)
- Neiro (音色) (2004)
- Hitori Janai no yo (ã²ã¨ã‚Šã˜ã‚ƒãªã„ã®ã‚ˆ, You're Not Alone) (2004)
- Funky Glamorous (ファンã‚ーグラマラス) feat. Mummy-D (2005)
- Issai Gassai (イッサイガッサイ) (2005)
- Start (スタート) (2005)
- Kokuminteki GyÅji (国民的行事, National Event) (2005)
- "Have a Nice Day!" (2006)
- "The Show" (2006)
- Aggressive (アグレッシ部) (2007)
- Kureba Ii no ni (ãã‚Œã°ã„ã„ã®ã«) (featuring Masamune Kusano) (2007)
- Strong Style (ストãƒãƒ³ã‚°ã‚¹ã‚¿ã‚¤ãƒ«) (2007)
- "Magic" (with Toshinobu Kubota) (2007)
- SeikÅ (æˆåŠŸ, Success) (2009)
- "I Wanna Know You" (2009)
- Umarete Kite ArigatÅ (生ã¾ã‚Œã¦ãã¦ã‚ã‚ŠãŒã¨ã†) (featuring Yuu Sakai) (2009)
- "Nothing" (2009)
- Katte ni Remix Series (å‹æ‰‹ã«ãƒªãƒŸãƒƒã‚¯ã‚¹ã‚·ãƒªãƒ¼ã‚º) (2009)
- Blue (é’ Ao) (2009)
- Red (赤 Aka) (2009)
- A to XYZ / Slow Beat (A to XYZ / スãƒã‚¦ãƒ“ート) (Toko Furuuchi and Kreva) (2009)
- Idome (挑ã‚, Challenge) (2011)
- "C'mon, Let's Go" (2011)
- "Kila Kila" (2011)
- "Tan-Kyu-Shin" (2011)
- "Strong" (Miyavi vs Kreva) (2011)
- Hikari (ã²ã‹ã‚Š, Light) (2012)
- "Oh Yeah!" (2012)
- "Na Na Na" (2012)
- Ouja no Kyuujitsu (王者ã®ä¼‘æ—¥, Champion Holidays) (2013)
- Tranquilizer (トランã‚ライザー) (2014)
- "Under The Moon" (2015)
DVDs
- Kreva Tour 2006 Ai Jibunhaku - Kokuminteki GyÅji - Nippon BudÅkan (KREVA TOUR 2006 æ„›ãƒ»è‡ªåˆ†åš ~国民的行事~ 日本æ¦é“館) (2006)
- Kreva Concert Tour '07 Imishin (KREVA CONCERT TOUR '07 æ„味深) (2007)
- Kreva Concert Tour '07 K-ing: Nippon BudÅkan 2 Days (KREVA CONCERT TOUR '07 K-ing~日本æ¦é“館2DAYS) (2008)
- Chart Busters K! (ãƒãƒ£ãƒ¼ãƒˆãƒã‚¹ã‚¿ãƒ¼ã‚ºK!) (2008)
- MTV Unplugged Kreva (2008)
- Kreva Concert Tour '09 Imishin 2 (KREVA CONCERT TOUR '09 æ„味深2) (2009)
- Kreva Concert Tour '09-10' "ShinzÅ" Round 3: Yokohama Arena (KREVA CONCERT TOUR "09-10" ｢心臓｣ ROUND3 横浜ｱﾘｰﾅ) (2010)
- Kreva Concert Tour 2011-2012 "Go" Tokyo International Forum (KREVA CONCERT TOUR 2011-2012「GOã€æ±äº¬å›½éš›ãƒ•ã‚©ãƒ¼ãƒ©ãƒ ) (2012)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | (with Kick The Can Crew) | MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Live Performance | Won |
| 2004 | Saga Continue (with Kick The Can Crew) | MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Group Video | Won |
| (with Kick The Can Crew) | MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Website | Won | |
| 2005 | I'm Not Alone | MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Male Video | Nominated |
| Funky Glamorous | MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Hip Hop Video | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Issai Gassai | MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Hip Hop Video | Nominated |
| 2007 | The Show | MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Hip Hop Video | Won |
| The Show | MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Male Video | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Strong Style | MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Hip Hop Video | Nominated |
| Magic | MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Collaboration Video | Nominated | |
| 2009 | A-ka-sa-ta-na-ha-ma-ya-ra-wa-o-n (ã‚ã‹ã•ãŸãªã¯ã¾ã‚„らã‚ã‚’ã‚“) | MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Male Video | Won |
| A-ka-sa-ta-na-ha-ma-ya-ra-wa-o-n (ã‚ã‹ã•ãŸãªã¯ã¾ã‚„らã‚ã‚’ã‚“) | MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Hip Hop Video | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Speechless | MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Male Video | Nominated |
| Speechless | MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Hip Hop Video | Won | |
| 2012 | Basics (基準) | MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Hip Hop Video | Won |
References
- ↑ True, Chris "Kreva Biography", Allmusic, retrieved 2011-06-11
- 1 2 List of releases of Kreva. Oricon Style Japan. November 10, 2012
- ↑ Kreva Album Charting History. Oricon Style Japan. Retrieved on November 10, 2012
- ↑ First live solo national tour Utsunomiya decision, Shizuoka, in Hachioji years, 2 KREVA. Oricon Style Japan. Retrieved on November 10, 2012
- ↑ Kreva Single Chart History. Oricon Style Japan. Retrieved on November 10, 2012
External links
- Official website
- Kreva on Facebook
- Kreva on Twitter
- Kreva at the Internet Movie Database
- Kreva's channel on YouTube
- Kreva at Discogs
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