Zoey [Archive] - Japan Forum

Ami

Jan 18, 2004, 07:53

*listens to Zoey's 1st album, Zoey" It's good... It's good... It's great. She kinda reminds me of Koda Kumi and BoA... the music that is. hmmmm... she sure has a lot of Nude < hey not completely > pics. That's meant for the boys i guess. hmmm... I like her voice it's nice.. she's pretty too. *reads other thread of Zoey that got locked* ha ha that was funny. People you should respect an Admin no matter what they say. Rules are rules right? I'm gonna go check out one of her music videos. I love it when I get into more J-POp or J-Rock singers/bands. :happy:

UnderCover

Jan 18, 2004, 14:08

Yep, that girl can sing.

Ami

Jan 18, 2004, 16:29

she's probably gonna replace Utada Hikaru... [hmmm... i don't know much about J-Pop so this is what i think... don't go all hey well, Utada Hikaru is blah and blah and Zoey isn't blah and blah..on me.. you know who you are]

Yen4yen

Jan 18, 2004, 17:22

Yea, Utada Hikau doesn't do it for me either. She is recording a album for in english USA release with DefJam. Her name in the states is Utada. I wonder what it will be like. One thing for sure, she can't sing like Zoey.

Yen4yen

Jan 18, 2004, 17:24

... and ... her songs aren't as good

Msikpub

Jan 18, 2004, 17:30

The first song on her album, Shiroi Chizu is killer.

JugglinCity

Jan 18, 2004, 17:36

All the songs are great. I don't know which is the best. I definetly like the Bjork cover "Venus as a Boy." Hey, what happened to the other Zoey thread? We got locked-out? Why?

Yen4yen

Jan 18, 2004, 17:37

Lets not go there again. We'll get this thread closed too.

JugglinCity

Jan 18, 2004, 17:37

UnderCover

Jan 18, 2004, 17:41

Zoey's performing four concerts this month in Osaka with Maki Ohguro, Yonekura and Peabo Bryson. I'm going on the 31st.
:beer:

Yen4yen

Jan 18, 2004, 17:43

If I was in Japan I would go too.

JugglinCity

Jan 18, 2004, 17:44

I'll have to get tickets.

UnderCover

Jan 18, 2004, 17:45

Its sold out ... You're gonna have to find a scalper.

JugglinCity

Jan 18, 2004, 17:46

I'll pay whatever it takes to see Zoey perform.

Msikpub

Jan 18, 2004, 17:46

I would too.

Yen4yen

Jan 18, 2004, 17:47

Man you guys are lucky. I gotta go to Japan.

UnderCover

Jan 18, 2004, 21:59

Here's some other Zoey links:
http://columbia.jp/~zoey/index.html
http://homepage.mac.com/undercoverinc/Menu1.html

UnderCover

Jan 18, 2004, 22:00

And of coarse her Official Homepage:
http://www.zoey.co.jp

Ami

Jan 19, 2004, 08:48

Originally posted by Yen4yen
Yea, Utada Hikau doesn't do it for me either. She is recording a album for in english USA release with DefJam. Her name in the states is Utada. I wonder what it will be like. One thing for sure, she can't sing like Zoey.

Sure Hikaru can't sing like Zoey. It seems pretty obvious. But I like Hikaru way more. Zoey is umm... alright. When I said she might replace Hikaru. I meant you know how Hikaru is like the Britney Spears of Japan <said so in this magazine > well, I really meant to say Zoey might be the next Britney Spears of Japan. In conclusion... Zoey is gonna replace Utada Hikaru. But I still like Utada Hikaru way more then Zoey. I still think Hikaru sings and looks better then Zoey. 0-0

*runs away from mad Zoey fans*

UnderCover

Jan 19, 2004, 09:17

You don't have to run away Ami. Hikaru's cool. With her luck she's probably gonna blow-up in the US too. Also the crew behind Zoey is basically the same as Hikaru anyway. Most of the tracks were arranged by Russell McNamara the guy who produced all of Hikaru's Plan:itb remixes, Zoey's song Kiss was arranged by Kei Kawano the guy who arranges almost all of Hikaru's tracks, two other tracks were arranged by Yuichiro Honda who also arranges tracks for Hikaru and Zoey's producer is Michael T. Martin is the guy who coordinates all of Hikaru's recording and live gigs. They're kinda in the same musical family.

Ami

Jan 20, 2004, 04:29

WOW! That's Super! I never knew that. :happy: It's gonna be something when Utada comes over here in America. People can be very picky over here so I wish her the best of luck. Anywho, it's nice to know that I don't have to run away. yay! 0-0

UnderCover

Jan 21, 2004, 23:59

I hope she makes it in America too.

Yen4yen

Jan 22, 2004, 14:03

:happy: Hikki will probably do good in USA. I hope Zoey comes here too.

Yen4yen

Jan 22, 2004, 14:41

I was told by the Admin that my comments did not have substance and did not comment enough about music therefore I will comment on why I like Zoey's music. Other than her magnificent voice her music covers many genres including alternative, jpop, pop and ethnic grooves. I think the arrangements and production is superb. There are wicked bass lines I've never heard before. Zoey's production team as UnderCover stated includes many of Utada Hikaru's team but with one difference Zoey's music is mixed by Goetz. Goetz is a German mixer who lives in London. He has mixed many top artists including; Craig David, Dido, 1 Giant Leap the Pet Shop Boys, etc. Two of Zoey's tracks Conflict of Interest and 愛をおしえて (Ai o Oshiete) includes Michael Landau on guitar. I don't think I have to list his bio as anyone who knows music knows who Michael Landau is. I hope this information is what the Admin is looking for.

Twisted

Jan 22, 2004, 15:29

Great! See, it's not that hard? :)

Actually, why are you guys so crazy about Zoey herself? Apparently it's her production-team that did all the work. She's just a puppet with a voice. Did she have any other input on this album?

UnderCover

Jan 22, 2004, 15:57

I don't know about how much input she had but the songs she wrote on the album are by far the best tracks. Did you know she's the only artist ever that Bjork has allowed to cover one of her songs in a different language. I heard that Zoey is going to perform with Bjork in London.

Twisted

Jan 22, 2004, 20:43

That could indicate that Bjork needs money... :P

Mike Flower Pops also did a cover of "Venus as a boy", but that of course was in plain English.

If Zoey is coming to London, are there any indications that she might do a small European tour?

UnderCover

Jan 22, 2004, 20:58

Now we all know that Bjork does not need money. Press reported in Japan that Bjork listened to the track and really liked it. Have you heard it in its entirety? Its really good. The track was arranged by Russell McNamara, the guy from London who does Hikki's remixes. And Zoey's vocal performance is outstanding. She was only 16 when she sang it. The Japanese translation was done with a raunchy slant with the lyric content being very explicit. I don't know about a tour. At this point its a rumor that was in a gossip mag.

UnderCover

Jan 23, 2004, 18:32

News today in the Japan trades stated that Zoey will be starring in an American film "Homesick Blues" and that filming will start in Chicago in spring or summer. The story is about a Japanese girl who goes to America following a dream to become a blues singer and the troubles she faces in America. I wonder if this means the Bjork shows will be put on hold.

UnderCover

Jan 28, 2004, 12:02

I just found this at http://www.homesickblues.com

Homesick Blues tells the story of Hiroko, a Japanese girl who runs away to Chicago hell-bent on becoming a blues singer. On the run from immigration agents, Hiroko gets a firsthand education in Chicago street culture from the vendors and hustlers of Maxwell Street, the birthplace of electric blues. Fighting for her place in the blues scene, a fiery and sensuous new voice emerges from Hiroko's cultural confusion.

Homesick Blues stars 19-year-old Japanese recording artist Zoey. Zoey is a hot young singing sensation poised to break into the international scene. Her debut single is due for release in fall 2003 from Columbia Records Japan.

UnderCover

Feb 3, 2004, 19:52

I went to a Zoey concert in Osaka on Sun. 2/1. Wow!! ... what a great show. Did anyone else have a chance to see it? Zoey sang "Without You," a Mariah cover, man it was good ... the modulation towards the end of the song had my hairs standing on end.

UnderCover

Feb 6, 2004, 01:46

I found a news article about Zoey's upcoming movie role at http://www.reelchicago.com/archive.cfm?storyID=54 The article is from last year. This just broke in Japan though it seems it was decided last year.

UnderCover

Mar 9, 2004, 20:21

News broke in Japan today that Zoey will be recording a new single with producers Jam & Lewis. Release is scheduled for June 2004,

UnderCover

Apr 12, 2004, 11:44

I read today that Zoey just returned from LA where she recorded a new single with producers Jam & Lewis. She also sang on a track for Gwen Stafani.

http://www.zoey.co.jp

UnderCover

Jun 21, 2004, 19:50

I saw the video today for "Soakin Wet" the new Zoey single produced by Jam & Lewis. Great video and song. Jam & Lewis obviously know how to make hits. I think Zoey's star is rising!!

http://columbia.jp/~zoey/images/15675_2.jpg

UnderCover

Jan 8, 2006, 14:48

Zoey started well in Japan but kinda disappeared. Well I have some news ... she switched labels within the Columbia music group from J Room to Passion. Passion didn't want her but were forced to release her album and a single produced by Jam& Lewis "Soakin' Wet". They did so without any promotion and both CDs bombed. Her management company fought back and ultimetly gained control of her master recording rights. Her first album "Zoey" will be re-released along with new material by Nexus Music sometime this year. I am so happy that Zoey will be releasing new songs and I can't wait hear them.

http://zoey.co.jp

elanor

Jan 8, 2006, 15:14

Dun know who Zoey is.

Anchyyy

Jan 9, 2006, 01:08

Never heard about them :souka:

UnderCover

Jan 9, 2006, 07:59

Zoey made some noise when she released a Bjork cover "Venus as a Boy" and a very good debut album "Zoey". She also sang back vocals on Gwen Stefani's song "Harajuku Girls", though she is not one of Gwen's "Harajuku Girls". She vanished after that.

Yokan

Jan 9, 2006, 08:37

oh yes, her! I've heard about it before. On a show about gwen I think. Is Zoey her 'celeb' name, or does she have a second name. and does anyone have any photos?

UnderCover

Jan 9, 2006, 08:50

Zoey is her stage name, her real name is Yuko. I don't know her last name.

Yokan

Jan 9, 2006, 08:53

Thanks. :) pretty average looking, in my opinion... :sorry: Haven't heard her stuff yet of course.

UnderCover

Jan 9, 2006, 09:05

You can hear clips of her songs at her website: http://zoey.co.jp
Yea, she's kinda ordinary looking ... but she has a great voice.

Yokan

Jan 9, 2006, 09:07

Argiatou! :)

hebiichigo

Jan 9, 2006, 15:13

I've never heard of her before, either. So I listened to the samples on her site. But to be honest, I don't find her music that interesting :sorry: Not unpleasant to listen to, and I like a few songs from what I've heard, but generally.. I guess it's just not my thing :p

Anchyyy

Jan 9, 2006, 21:29

Hmm i've been listening to some samples. I kind of don't like her vocal. I'm not saying it's bad, just not my type :relief: :sorry:

UnderCover

Jan 9, 2006, 21:57

Compared to US or UK singers ... sure she's no Christina Aguilera ... but when compared to all the horrendous vocals performances in the JPop genre ... I think she's one of the best there is ... of coarse this is only my opinion.

Anchyyy

Jan 9, 2006, 22:13

She is not bad... But when i think of female japanese singers... hmmm... Ayumi has a nice voice and Aya too. That's the only two i like :relief:

hebiichigo

Jan 9, 2006, 23:41

Her voice isn't bad. Maybe I would like it if the songs were a bit different. I think there are better Japanese female singers, like PUSHIM (but she is in an entirely different genre)..
But yeah, her voice is nice! She can actually sing unlike a lot of j-pop 'talents' :D

advigilo

Jan 10, 2006, 00:02

quote:"She can actually sing unlike a lot of j-pop 'talents' "

that just cracked me up :-)

UnderCover

Jan 10, 2006, 00:58

UnderCover

Jan 17, 2006, 22:35

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fa/Zoey1.jpeg

Dutch Baka

May 9, 2006, 21:51

She looks hot! tonight when i got some more time * I am on my BORING WORK at the moment! * cool!

UnderCover

Sep 28, 2006, 18:31

Zoey has a new single, Iyana Yatsu, to be released on Sept. 30th. It will be released on Sept. 30th on Rock Chipper Records, an Indie distributed by Universal. "Iyana Yatsu" is the image song for the movie "SuperCross", a US movie which will hit the theatres in Japan on Oct. 1st.

I live in Tokyo and saw the music video and an add for the movie at the Shibuya intersection on one of the big screen TVs there.

Rock Chipper will release Zoey's 2nd album "Acre Lane" on Nov. 22nd.

I hope Zoey does not vanish again after her album is released. She's one of the best singers in Japan, a country where good singers are hard to come by.

http://zoey.co.jp