Daichi Miura (三浦 大知, Miura Daichi, born 24 August 1987) is a Japanese singer, songwriter, dancer, and choreographer.
He also directs his own concerts. He belongs to Rising Production and has a record contract with Avex. He is from Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. He has an official fan club called "Daichishiki" (大知識).
Music
Influences
When Miura was eight years old,[1] he bought a CD for the first time (HIStory by Michael Jackson). Daichi Miura, like Michael Jackson, debuted as a child and later became a solo artist. When Miura saw Jackson dance in various countries on the video of "Black or White", he noticed Jackson kept his uniqueness in everything. Although still a child, Miura admired Jackson's originality. He later said he aspired to climb a different mountain but reach the same height as Jackson.
During the hiatus after leaving the group Folder, Miura was given an Usher album by a staff member. The style of Usher's dancing and singing became the foundation for his solo career. Miura has also mentioned Justin Timberlake as one of his influences. In addition, the lyrics of "Chicken Rice" written by Hitoshi Matsumoto taught him the artistic possibilities of Japanese language.
Live performances
During his solo concerts, while singing, he has played piano, acoustic guitar, drums, and cajón. He also performed using Ableton Push.
Career
Before debut
When Miura was six, his mother saw him dance to the theme songs of TV shows such as various anime, The Super Sentai Series, and Kamen Rider.[2][3] This gave her the idea of bringing him to the Okinawa Actors' School. At the school, they taught him to sing and dance. In 1996, a television program (NHK Education's Yumediago Kodomojuku) featured Miura commuting to the dance school 90 minutes by bus from home. Due to Miura's father’s job as a member of Self-Defense Force, the family moved often. First they moved to another part of Okinawa, then to Etajima in Hiroshima.[4] Before Miura left the group Folder, they moved to Ayase city in Kanagawa.
Debut as a member of Folder
In 1997, Miura started his career as a member of Folder. At age nine, he debuted as the main vocalist "DAICHI" and the group released the single "Parachuter". He also became a regular in the TV show Ponkikkies. Afterwards, as "Daichi Miura", he released solo singles such as "Big Heart ~Theme of Microman~" .
In 2000, he took a hiatus from Folder due to his voice change. The group's name was changed to Folder5. (Miura did not participate in Folder5.) During the hiatus, Miura refrained from voice training and concentrated on dance practice.[5] During the same period, he went to a junior high school where he became a member of the volleyball team (it involved harsh physical training).
2004: Comeback concert as Daichi Miura
On 1 August 2004, at Harajuku Astro Hall (VISION FESTA vol.2), he changed his stage name back to Daichi Miura and held a comeback concert.[6]
In the summer of 2004, J.Que (Patrick J.Que Smith, the composer of Usher's "Yeah!") came to Japan to write songs for Miura. During the week in the studio, they produced a few songs together. Miura was amazed by Smith's world class songwriting. J.Que nicknamed Miura "D-ROCK".[6]
On 9 December 2004, Miura traveled to Los Angeles to shoot the music video of the debut song "Keep It Goin' On".[6]
On 19 January, at Shibuya O-WEST, the first solo concert Chapter-O was held.[7]
On 30 March, the first solo debut single "Keep It Goin' On" was released.[7] Miura said "I want to popularize a solo style of R&B singing and dancing that is still rare in Japan".
On 1 April, he was chosen as the first "Advance Artist" by MTV's Advanced Warning.[6]
On 29 April, the national tour covering eight cities started.[13]
ON 18 July, the 5th single "Flag" was released.[14]
On 29 July, Miura performed at the anniversary event of the legendary breaking and hip hop group Rock Steady Crew 30th Anniversary in New York.[6][15]
On 24 August, SUMMER SEMINAR '07 ~Jump into the 20th~ was held.[16]
On 22 November, Miura performed on the popular TV dance program Super Chample. The show featured Chris Brown as a guest and Daichi danced his own choreography to "Gimme That" in front of Chris Brown himself.[6]
2008
On 9 July, the 12-inch analog record including the remix of "Inside Your Head" by FORCE OF NATURE's DJ KENT was released.[17]
On 23 July, the 6th single "Inside Your Head" was released.[18] Starting with this song, Miura continued to choreograph most of his own songs. He also started writing music and lyrics frequently for himself around this time.
On 26 November, the remix CD WHAT'S R&B? that included the remix of "Inside Your Head" by DJ KOMIRI was released.[19]
2009
On 11 Feb., the 7th single "Your Love feat. KREVA" was released.[20][21]
On 20 May, the 8th single "Delete My Memories" was released.[22]
On 18 July, the solo concert SUMMER SEMINAR ~Encore of Our Love was held. KREVA was invited as a guest.[23]
On 16 September, the second album Who's The Man and the concert DVD DAICHI MIURA LIVE 2009 -Encore of Our Love- was released simultaneously. The concert event at LAZONA Kawasaki was held.[24]
On 18 October, the national tour Who's The Man started.[25]
On 9 December, Mellow Disney -R&B Revisited- in which Miura participated was released.[26]
On 29 December, J-WAVE YEAH END SPECIAL LIVE DAICHI MIURA "Who's The Man; Returns" was held.[27]
2010–2011: D.M.
2010
On 1 February, Miura was nominated for SPACE SHOWER MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS 10 in THE BEST CHOREOGRAPHY category.[28]
On 10 February, BoA's album IDENTITY including "Possibility duet with Daichi Miura" was released.[29]
In May, the solo concert DAICHI MIURA LIVE 2010 ~Emotion~ was held.[30]
On 18 August, the 9th single "The Answer" was released.[31]
In August, the live concert DAICHI MIURA SUMMER SEMINAR’10 ~The Answer?~ was held.[32]
On 31 October, the concert tour in 10 cities DAICHI MIURA LIVE TOUR 2010 ~GRAVITY~ started.[33]
On 15 December, the 10th single "Lullaby" was released.[34]
On 29 December, YEAR END SPECIAL LIVE DAICHI MIURA "Zero GRAVITY" was held.[35]
2011
On 9 March, the lecca’s mini album Hakofune -ballads in me- including the collaboration song "First Sight feat. Daichi Miura" was released.[36]
On 3 August, The SUGAR SHACK FAMILY's album SUGAR SHACK FACTORY featuring Miura was released.[37]
On 6 August, the national tour DAICHI MIURA LIVE TOUR 2011 ~Synesthesia~ started.[38]
On 24 August, the 11th single "Turn Off The Light" was released. The song was written by lecca.[39]
On 8 September, the KREVA's album GO including "Shinkirō featuring Daichi Miura" was released.[40]
On 30 November, the third album D.M. was released.[41]
On 14 December, the charity song "H♡PE" featuring Miura was released.[42]
2012–2013: Nippon Budokan concert and The Entertainer
2012
On 2 May, the 12th single "Two Hearts" was released. "Two Hearts" was used as the theme song of the drama series Answer~Keishicho Kensho Sousakan.[43] This was the first time Miura's song was used for a drama.
On 25 February, the 17th single "Unlock" was released.[54]
On 28 February and 1 March, LIVE -En Dance Studio × Daichi Miura- was held.[55]
On 1 April, the DREAM COMES TRUE's cover album WATASHI TO DORIKAMU 2 -DORIKAMU WONDERLAND 2015 KAISAI KINEN BEST COVERS- including Miura’s cover of "Mirai Yosouzu II" was released.[56]
On 17 June, the 18th single "music" was released.[57]
On 2 September, the 5th album FEVER was released.[58]
On 10 September, the national tour DAICHI MIURA LIVE TOUR 2015 "FEVER" started.[59]
22 - 23 November, Miura participated in the nation's largest scale street dance event Shibuya Street Dance Week 2015. This event was produced by SHOTA, one of Miura's exclusive dancers. Miura's song "music" was used as the theme song of the event.[60]
2016–2017: First appearance on Music Station and Kohaku Uta Gassen, Hit album
2016
On 30 March, the 19th single "Cry & Fight" was released.[61]
On 15 September, the national tour DAICHI MIURA LIVE TOUR 2016 (RE)PLAY started.[64]
On 4 November, the music video of the 20th single "(RE)PLAY" was released.[65]
On 23 November, the 20th single "(RE)PLAY" was released.[66]
2017
On 18 January, the 21st single "EXCITE" was released. "EXCITE" was used as the theme song of the TV drama series Kamen Rider Ex-Aid.[67]
On 22 January 12,000 people attended the special encore concert from the (RE)PLAY tour at Yoyogi National Gymnasium. On the same date, Miura appeared on the KanJam Kanzen Nen SHOW.[68]
On 22 March, the 6th album Hit and the concert DVD DAICHI MIURA LIVE TOUR 2016 (RE)PLAY was released simultaneously.[69][70][71]
On 15 April, Miura participated in the concert event AbemaTV 1st ANNIVERSARY LIVE.[72]
On 13 May, the invitational concert Daichi Miura X TSUTAYA Premium Acoustic Live was held.[73]
On 2 August, the 22th single "U" was released. "U" was used as the theme song of the drama Nou ni Sumaho ga Umerareta!.[74]
On 16 September, the national tour Daichi Miura Best Hit Tour 2017 started.[75]
On 7 February, the encore arena concert tour DAICHI MIURA LIVE TOUR 2018-2019 ONE END started.[88][89]
In February, Miura became the ambassador for the sports brand New Balance.[90][91]
On 24 February, Miura participated in The Commemoration Ceremony of the Thirtieth Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne, held by the Japanese government. Miura sang "Utagoe no Hibiki" (Lyrics written by the Emperor Akihito, Music composed by the Empress Michiko) to commemorate.[92]
On 12 June, the 25th single "Katasumi/Corner" and the concert DVD DAICHI MIURA LIVE TOUR ONE END in Osaka-jo Hall were released.[93]
On 29 July, Miura participated in the ASEAN-Japan Music Festival 2019 in VIETNAM―prayer for peace―. The event was produced by the actor Ryotaro Sugi who is also the Japan-Vietnam and the Japan-ASEAN Special Ambassador.[94][95]
On 1 August, the new campaign "Runs in the Family" by New Balance featuring the brand ambassador Daichi Miura and the supporting dancers started.[96][97][98]
On 16–18 August, Miura performed at the Reading Orchestra Concert ~Hikari wo Kike~: Riku Onda’s Honeybees and Distant Thunder, winner of the Naoki Award and Bookstore.[99]
On 12 September, at Tokyo Game Show 2019, it was announced that Miura would appear as one of the preppers in the video game DEATH STRANDING by director Kojima Hideo, (8 November release).[100]
From 21 September, starting from the Makuhari Event Hall in Chiba, to 5 November at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo (a the total of four venues), six arena concerts of DAICHI MIURA LIVE TOUR 2019-2020 COLORLESS were held.[101]
On 15 January, the 26th single “I’m Here” was released. “I’m Here” was written for the TBS Friday Drama Series Byoshitsu de Nembutsu o Tonaenaide Kudasai. On January 31, its music video was released on YouTube.
On 31 January, the encore hall concert tour DAICHI MIURA LIVE TOUR 2019-2020 COLORLESS started.
On 28 February, Miura started singing on Instagram on the dates DAICHI MIURA LIVE TOUR 2019-2020 COLORLESS was scheduled but was postponed indefinitely for the fans who were planning to go to his concerts. Later, he started a project titled “1 Song Home Live” where he released a video of himself singing one song at his home on each concert date.
On 18 March, DJ DAISHIZEN Presents Daichi Miura NON STOP DJ MIX Vol.2 was released.
On 9 April, due to the spread of Covid-19, 31 shows (out of 36) from DAICHI MIURA LIVE TOUR 2019-2020 COLORLESS tour from February 28 to June 17 were indefinitely postponed.
On 17 June, DAICHI MIURA LIVE TOUR COLORLESS at Yoyogi National Gymnasium was released digitally on Amazon Prime Video.
On 18 June, the digital distribution of “Yours” started.
On 7 July, the digital distribution of “Negaiboshi” (a collaboration song with Ayaka) started.
On 23 July, “Sphere” Solo Performance was shown on YouTube Premiere for the second time.
On 24 August (Miura’s birthday), “Yours” Choreo Video was released.
On 10 September, Miura became the ambassador for Shibuya StreetDance Week 2020. “Yours” was used as the theme song.
On 29 September, it was announced that “Not Today” is the tie-in song for BS-NHK’s Parasports animation project “AnimeXPara” Wheelchair Basketball Edition.
On 10 October, his first online concert DAICHI MIURA Online LIVE The Choice is_____ was held.
On 11 November, the 27th single “Antelope” was released. The single contains two other tracks: “Yours” and “Not Today”.
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He often writes the lyrics and music to his songs, himself. Most of his songs were choreographed by himself since "Inside Your Head" was released.
Personal life
Miura announced his marriage to a non-celebrity woman on 1 January 2015.[103] His first son was born on 9 December 2016.[104]
Discography
Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
^"三浦大知、元日に一般女性と結婚「温かく穏やかな心の持ち主」" [Daichi Miura marries an ordinary woman on New Year's Day "Holds a warm and gentle heart"]. Sanspo (in Japanese). 4 January 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
^"三浦大知に第1子男児誕生「感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです」" [First baby boy born, Daichi Miura: "I'm full of gratitude"] (in Japanese). Oricon. 11 December 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
^ ab"三浦大知のアルバム" [Daichi Miura albums] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
^Sawada, Risa (18 September 2014). "ケイティ・ペリー、最多7部門ノミネート！MTVヨーロッパ・ミュージック・アワード" [Katy Perry, the most nominated with seven nominations! MTV Europe Music Awards]. CinemaToday.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 22 June 2020.
^"レコ大』乃木坂46が2年連続の大賞 西野七瀬と白石麻衣が涙のハグ" [Nogizaka46 wins 2nd consecutive Grand Prize, Nanase Nishino and Mai Shiraishi in tearful hug] (in Japanese). Oricon. 30 December 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
