The Japanese singer moved from boy band fame to a more individual pop-rock sound.
For a sense of his solo pivot, try 'Bandage' or 'Ainaru Hou e'. 'California Rock' shows the brighter, more outward-looking side he explored later on.
After leaving KAT-TUN in 2013, he carved out a space that felt more his own. Songs like 'Bandage' and 'Ainaru Hou e' marked that turn toward something less polished, more personal. The 2018 track 'California Rock (feat. Prophet)' even caught some international ears with its upbeat, collaborative energy.
He started with the group KAT-TUN before going solo in 2013. His first album 'Japonicana' arrived in 2014, followed by 'Blessed' in 2016 and later releases like 'Go Higher' and 'Black Market'. The music mixes pop, rock, and R&B, though he's kept quieter in recent years.
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