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).
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Music
Influences
When Miura was eight years old, 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. 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. 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. 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.
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".
On 9 December 2004, Miura traveled to Los Angeles to shoot the music video of the debut song "Keep It Goin' On".
On 16 December 2004, Miura danced with top dancers including the backup dancers for Beyonce, Usher etc. as well as the hip hop dancer Crazy Legs of Rock Steady Crew in his music video.
2005–2006: Solo debut with D-Rock with U
On 19 January, at Shibuya O-WEST, the first solo concert Chapter-O was held.
On 30 March, the first solo debut single "Keep It Goin' On" was released. 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.
On 22 April, Chapter-1 national tour started.
On 1 June, the 2nd single "Free Style" was released.
On 17 July, the solo concert Summer Seminar 2005 ~Eve of Marine Day Festival~ was held.
On 12 October, the 3rd single "Southern Cross" was released.
On 11 January, the 4th single "No Limit featuring Utamaru (from RHYMESTER)" was released.
On 25 January, the first album D-ROCK with U was released.
On 5 February, the live tour Chapter-2 D-ROCK with U started.
On 29 March, the live DVD LIVE D-ROCK with U ~DAICHI MIURA LIVE Chapter-2~ was released.
The monthly concert D-ROCK JAM started.
2007–2009: Who's the Man
On 29 April, the national tour covering eight cities started.
ON 18 July, the 5th single "Flag" was released.
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.
On 24 August, SUMMER SEMINAR '07 ~Jump into the 20th~ was held.
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.
On 9 July, the 12-inch analog record including the remix of "Inside Your Head" by FORCE OF NATURE's DJ KENT was released.
On 23 July, the 6th single "Inside Your Head" was released. 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.
On 11 Feb., the 7th single "Your Love feat. KREVA" was released.
On 20 May, the 8th single "Delete My Memories" was released.
On 18 July, the solo concert SUMMER SEMINAR ~Encore of Our Love was held. KREVA was invited as a guest.
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.
2010–2011: D.M.
On 1 February, Miura was nominated for SPACE SHOWER MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS 10 in THE BEST CHOREOGRAPHY category.
On 10 February, BoA's album IDENTITY including "Possibility duet with Daichi Miura" was released.
In May, the solo concert DAICHI MIURA LIVE 2010 ~Emotion~ was held.
On 18 August, the 9th single "The Answer" was released.
In August, the live concert DAICHI MIURA SUMMER SEMINAR'10 ~The Answer?~ was held.
On 31 October, the concert tour in 10 cities DAICHI MIURA LIVE TOUR 2010 ~GRAVITY~ started.
On 15 December, the 10th single "Lullaby" was released.
On 29 December, YEAR END SPECIAL LIVE DAICHI MIURA "Zero GRAVITY" was held.
On 9 March, the lecca's mini album Hakofune -ballads in me- including the collaboration song "First Sight feat. Daichi Miura" was released.
On 3 August, The SUGAR SHACK FAMILY's album SUGAR SHACK FACTORY featuring Miura was released.
On 6 August, the national tour DAICHI MIURA LIVE TOUR 2011 ~Synesthesia~ started.
On 24 August, the 11th single "Turn Off The Light" was released. The song was written by lecca.
On 8 September, the KREVA's album GO including "Shinkirō featuring Daichi Miura" was released.
2012–2013: Nippon Budokan concert and The Entertainer
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. This was the first time Miura's song was used for a drama.
On 3 May, the first Nippon Budokan concert was held.
On 12 December, the 13th single "Right Now/Voice" was released.
On 10 July, the 14th single "Go for It" was released.
On 31 July and 1 August, Miura participated in Quincy Jones's The 80th Celebration Live in JAPAN at The Tokyo International Forum.
On 8 September, the first Yokohama Arena concert was held. 12,000 people attended.
On 20 November, the 4th album, The Entertainer, was released.
2014–2015: Fever
On 5 March, the 15th single "Anchor" was released. "Anchor" was used as the theme song of the drama Yoru no Sensei.
On 14 March, the Western music cover album Covers EP was released.
On 1 April, the national tour DAICHI MIURA LIVE TOUR 2014 - THE ENTERTAINER started.
On 18 June, KREVA's 'Best Of' album KX including "Zensokuryoku (feat. Daichi Miura)" was released.
On 23 October, Miura won the MTV EMA 2014 Best Japan Act.
On 3 December, the 16th single "Fureau dakede ~Always with you~/IT'S THE RIGHT TIME" was released.
On 25 February, the 17th single "Unlock" was released.
On 28 February and 1 March, LIVE -En Dance Studio × Daichi Miura- was held.
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.
On 17 June, the 18th single "music" was released.
On 2 September, the 5th album, FEVER, was released.
On 10 September, the national tour DAICHI MIURA LIVE TOUR 2015 "FEVER" started.
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.
2016–2017: First appearance on Music Station and Kohaku Uta Gassen, Hit album
On 30 March, the 19th single "Cry & Fight" was released.
On 6 May, Miura appeared on Music Station (Asahi TV) for the first time.
On 15 September, the national tour DAICHI MIURA LIVE TOUR 2016 (RE)PLAY started.
On 4 November, the music video of the 20th single "(RE)PLAY" was released.
On 23 November, the 20th single "(RE)PLAY" was released.
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.
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.
On 22 March, the 6th album, Hit, and the concert DVD DAICHI MIURA LIVE TOUR 2016 (RE)PLAY was released simultaneously.
On 15 April, Miura participated in the concert event AbemaTV 1st ANNIVERSARY LIVE.
On 13 May, the invitational concert Daichi Miura X TSUTAYA Premium Acoustic Live was held.
On 2 August, the 22nd single "U" was released. "U" was used as the theme song of the drama Nou ni Sumaho ga Umerareta!.
On 16 September, the national tour Daichi Miura Best Hit Tour 2017 started.
2018–present: Best and Kyutai (Sphere)
On 20 February, Miura appeared on the cover of Music Magazine, March issue.
On 7 March, the first 'Best Of' album BEST was released.
From April, Miura was featured in the promotional contents as a campaign character for NHK World Japan on NHK World.
On 9 May, the SOIL&"PIMP" SESSION's album DRAPPER including "comrade feat. Daichi Miura" was released.
On 11 July, the album Kyutai (Sphere) was released.
On 22 August, the 23rd single "Be Myself" was released.
On 22 September, the national tour DAICHI MIURA LIVE TOUR 2018 ONE END started.
On 26 September, the Lekishi's 6th album, Mukishi, including "GOEMON feat. Bigmonzaemon (Daichi Miura)" was released.
On 10 October, Miura participated as a guest on the Apple Music's original show Tokyo, Music & Us 2017-2018 hosted by Kenji Ozawa.
On 19 December, the 24th single "Blizzard" was released. "Blizzard" was used as the theme song of the animation film Dragon Ball Super: Broly.
On 31 December, Miura participated in the 69th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen for the second time.
On 7 February, the encore arena concert tour DAICHI MIURA LIVE TOUR 2018-2019 ONE END started.
In February, Miura became the ambassador for the sports brand New Balance.
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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. His first son was born on 9 December 2016.
Discography
Collaborative works
ajapai "声をかさねて... feat.DAICHI MIURA" (Single, Album "unaffected", 2006)
"Wishing on a groove" (Album, V.A. "CHRISTMAS HARMONY ~VISION FACTORY presents", 2007)
"Special Story" (Album, V.A. "FLOWER FESTIVAL~VISION FACTORY presents", 2008)
千晴]"STOP!! feat. Daichi Miura" (Album, "バカ正直", 2009)
"SUGAR SHACK feat. Full of Harmony, LL BROTHERS, 三浦大知, HI-D, LEO" (Album "SUGAR SHACK Official soundz mixed by DJ HAL ", 2009)
"When She Loved Me [Toy Story 2]" (Album, V.A. "Mellow Disney ~R&B Revisited~", 2009)
BoA "Possibility duet with Daichi Miura" (Album "IDENTITY", 2010)
Sowelu "年下の君に duet with Daichi Miura" (Album "Love & I .~恋愛遍歴~", 2010)
"Can't Help Falling in Love [Lilo & Stitch]" (Album, V.A. "Urban pop Disney", 2010)
SUGAR SHACK "君がいるなら ~White Love Song~" (Single, 2010) *Digital Single
lecca "First Sight feat.三浦大知" (Album "箱舟～ballads in me～", 2011)
SUGAR SHACK ALL STARS "明日の太陽" (Single, 2011) *Digital Single
"熱帯夜" (Album "SUGAR SHACK FACTORY ", 2011)
Kreva "蜃気楼 feat. 三浦大知" (Album "GO", 2011)
MAJOR MUSIC "HOPE" (Single, 2011 *a charity song, for "Aftermath of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami")