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Ken Hirai 平井 堅 | |
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| Birth name | Hirai Ken |
| Born | January 17, 1972 |
| Origin | Higashiōsaka, Osaka, Japan |
| Genres | J-pop, R&B, jazz, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, keyboards |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | DefStar Records |
| Website | kenhirai |
Ken Hirai (平井 堅, Hirai Ken, born January 17, 1972) is a Japanese R&B and pop singer.[1][2][3] Since his debut, Hirai has worked as a model, actor, composer, lyricist, singer, and brand ambassador.
During his career, Hirai has released 45 singles and nine studio albums as of January 2019.[4] According to Oricon, his single Hitomi o Tojite (Close Your Eyes) became the best-selling single of 2004 in Japan,[5] while his compilation album Ken Hirai 10th Anniversary Complete Single Collection '95–'05 "Utabaka" became the best-selling album of 2006 in Japan.[6]
- ^ "Profile of Ken Hirai". JpopAsia.
- ^ Billboard December 28, 2002
- ^ CMJ New Music Monthly Oct 2000
- ^ Official Discography.
- ^ Oricon Annual Ranking 2004.
- ^ "2006年 年間アルバムチャート大発表！". Oricon. December 21, 2006. Retrieved August 24, 2010.
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