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 Mar 31 2006, 09:22 PM
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I have decided to start a Crystal Kay Thread why because she SO deserves it. It will go pretty slow because sources on her are hard to find so bear with me or contribute if you LOVE her like I do she needs to be shown so love!
 This is my first time trying this so here goes nothing for Miss Crystal KayProfile:  Crystal Kay was born Crystal Kay Williams on February 26, 1986 in Yokohama, the daughter of a bass playing African American father and a singing Korean mother. She began singing at a very young age, and by the age of six was recording as a vocalist for major advertising. Also as a child she attended a Diana Ross concert, where she brought Ms. Ross flowers and received a kiss on the cheek in return. While born in Japan, Crystal is an American citizen, and attended international school. While she has been active in the entertainment business since she was a toddler, she has not neglected her education, and is currently enrolled in Jochi University in Tokyo. Crystal Kay and Hikaru Utada have quite few things in common, and are often compared. Similarities include being native English speakers, having parents who are musicians who groomed them from an early age, R&B oriented material, debut albums which sold only moderately well, and then developing into major stars. Additionally, while both are generally considered idols, unlike many idols, they are both musical and possess strong, soulful voices. Crystal Kay was signed to Sony's Epic label while just 12 years old. She made her recorded debut July 1, 1999 with the single "Eternal Memories", and released her first album, Crystal Lover Light, in March 2000. Crystal's second album, 637- always and forever, sold respectably, reportedly near 100,000 copies. It was with her third release, Almost Seventeen, in October 2002 that she had her real commercial breakthrough, with the album going on to sell over 400,000 copies. As Crystal has grown older, her sound has progressively become more R&B, and these days she is often compared to foreign singers like Janet Jackson and Brandy. She has been very successful with her collaboration with the Japanese hip-hop team m-flo, with whom she has recorded the singles "Ex-Boyfriend" (2001), "Hard To Say" (2002), "I Like It" (2003) and "Reewind" (2003). She has also added to her exposure by working regularly as a DJ on FM Yokohama. Her "best of" album, CK5, was released in June 2004. Her single "Kiss", released in December of 2004, was used in NTT DoCoMo advertising, which helped make it a hit. Crystal's newest full length CD, Crystal Style, was released in March 2005 and went to #2 in Oricon's album chart. Her follow-up single "Koi Ni Ochitara" was featured in a popular TV drama, and went to #1. Quite a career already for someone not yet 20 years old. Credit: Nippop Written by: Keith Cahoon Albums Title 2000 Crystal Lover Light 2001 637 Always and Forever 2003 Almost Seventeen 2003 4Real 2003 Natural 2004 Crystal Style 2006 Call Me Miss Singles Title 2001 Girls Night 2001 Ex-Boyfriend 2001 Think Of You 2002 Hard To Say 2002 Girl U Love 2003 Boyfriend Part 2 2003 I Like It 2003 Reeewind 2003 Candy 2003 Can't Be Stopped 2004 Motherland 2004 Bye My Darling 2005 Kiss 2005 Two As One [/color] Pictures: Here are a few pics of her most of them are album and singles jacket pics becuase finding photo shoots, candid shots and such are HARD to find on her. I dont know how to speak Japanese so this makes it even harder.       more pic to come [color="#993399"]         Ok so that is it for now like I said something to get it started if you can contribute please PLEASE DO! I need HELP! Although I will recommend a site to find out more about her YOUTUBE.COM go there to see her MV's perfs. interviews, clips, etc. They do a pretty good job of keeping track of her and if anyone knows of any Forums on her please list them I myself have been looking for some but can't seem to find any so if you know of any dont be shy to share  .[/color] [color="#cc33cc"]KEEP THE CRYSTAL LOVE COMING! --------------------  "I Think About You All The Time" Credit: JaJa Blink for the So Seductive Set! |
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Mar 31 2006, 10:59 PM
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isn't Motherland the ending song for Fullmetal Alchemist?
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Mar 31 2006, 11:06 PM
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Oh I like her!
I'm glad u made this thread cuz I don't know much about her! --------------------   ArtworkLiveJournal I miss you so much Michael :( Wondergirls do the industry a favor and GTFO! Remember Michael Jackson hereOfficial Michael Jackon Thread |
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Mar 31 2006, 11:34 PM
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I used to see her appear on an Asian show called Evolution and she is a Japanese singer. She looked more like an African American to me so I was puzzled that she sang in Japanese. It is all cleared up now since she has an African American father.
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Mar 31 2006, 11:45 PM
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thanks for the info. i listened to CK5 recently and it was pretty good. i'm hooked on Motherland.
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Apr 1 2006, 12:58 AM
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jmidou- Yes it is the song for Fullmetal Alchemist! I love the song too^^
LucasBunny-No problem I am glad to share as much info on her that I possess.^^ I love her I highly recommend visiting YouTube.com they have a bunch of her stuff there just type in Crystal Kay.^^ sweetmemories- Yeah I understand what you mean. I was shocked to find out that she is Korean and African American I always thought since she sings Japanese mostly that she was African American and Japanese.^^ Take Five- I recommend her new album Call Me Miss it is SOOOO GOOD! you can find it and Solid07 Forums to download that is. I HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER NEW ALBUM AWESOME! This girl is such an awesome live singer her voice is so clear.^^ Like I said before if you know of any Forums on Crystal Kay please share them here. Sites on her are very hard to find.^^  -------------------- "I Think About You All The Time" Credit: JaJa Blink for the So Seductive Set! |
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Apr 1 2006, 08:53 AM
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I knew she's half Korean before hearing her songs ^^ ,but the fact that she's African-Japanese-Korean is so awesome ... I always thought that her skin is brown-dyed just becoz it makes her more sexy
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Apr 1 2006, 09:38 AM
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QUOTE(payachan @ Apr 1 2006, 10:53 AM) [snapback]2156224[/snapback] I knew she's half Korean before hearing her songs ^^ ,but the fact that she's African-Japanese-Korean is so awesome ... I always thought that her skin is brown-dyed just becoz it makes her more sexy ^^ I don't believe she's Japanese in an biological/ethnic sense, but more culturally. That's where she was born and raised so she's Japanese, just like how people in the US come from a variety of different ethnic backgrounds but are still American. I LOVE her! Omg, "Kirakuni" was on repeat for a couple weeks straight with me, and her stuff with M-flo is great too. I need to order her latest release. -------------------- My avatar is NOT a picture of me, that's Nishikido Ryo. And yes, he is hot.
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Apr 1 2006, 09:46 AM
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Kirakuni is so damn catchy!
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Apr 1 2006, 09:59 AM
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^ I freakin love KiraKuni I love ALL OF CALL ME MISS! Awesome awesome album
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Apr 1 2006, 10:49 AM
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I can listen to Call Me Miss for hours. CK should so debut in America, I'd think she would be famous.
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Apr 1 2006, 11:52 AM
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^ I could not AGREE MORE she possess the talent to make it BIG in the U.S.A.!
I do listen to it for hours especially the first three tracks Baby Girl KiraKuni, Koi Ni Ochitara, then Telepathy, I Know, Fly To You, Two As One, Kitto, and Kiss Orchestra version so beautiful. -------------------- "I Think About You All The Time" Credit: JaJa Blink for the So Seductive Set! |
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Apr 1 2006, 01:28 PM
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Crystal Kay is one of the best jpop singers I've listened to. The first song I liked of hers was the song I like it and the stuff she does with M-Flo. Her songs that have rap in them are good.
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Apr 1 2006, 10:50 PM
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Yeh she has a great style!
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Apr 16 2006, 02:09 PM
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I love Crystal Kay!!!
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Apr 16 2006, 02:12 PM
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i remember when she used to be underrated around here. i stopped listening to her after finding some other singers, but CK is a really good singer.
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Apr 16 2006, 08:58 PM
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I liked her when she was on Music Station, 'cause she was really sweet, chatty, and mature. When I had first seen a MV by her a couple years ago, I actually thought she was just really dark for being Japanese.
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Apr 16 2006, 09:09 PM
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Crystal Kay is really good...I love her music <3
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Apr 16 2006, 09:54 PM
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I liked her when she was on Music Station, 'cause she was really sweet, chatty, and mature. When I had first seen a MV by her a couple years ago, I actually thought she was just really dark for being Japanese.
I totally like a bunch of her songs. ^o^ -------------------- ★*.♡.♡.·°.·°*.·°*.·*.♡.♡.·°.·°*.·°*.·*★
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Apr 16 2006, 11:56 PM
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anyone know where i can download Call Me Miss?
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