Shiori Takei


Shiori Takei is a former Japanese pop singer and songwriter who recorded under the Giza studio label.

Biography

After graduating from high school, she began her music activities, such as performing in live concerts, in the Kansai area. Through her work in the independent music scene, she released a cover album with the support of the members of the fusion band Dimension.
In 2003, she participated in cover album "The Hit Parade" where Tak Matsumoto from B'z was executive producer.
In February 2004, she made her major debut with the single "Shizukanaru Melody". In 2005, she released her 5th single Sekai Tomete which was used as ending theme for TV anime series Detective Conan. With more than 13,000 copies sold, this single became the biggest hit of her whole career.
In 2006, she began to broadcast her own radio program "Takei Shiori no Onsen Biyori". The regular broadcast ended in 2008.
Takei sang backing vocals for many other artists such as Zard, Aya Kamiki and B'z. In 2007, she made appearance as guest in Dimension's event "TAKASHI MASUZAKI presents “The Lounge Vol.10".
After releasing her best album "Shiori Takei Best" in 2008, she retired from singing.

Discography

Takei recorded 9 singles, 3 cover albums, 1 mini album, 3 studio albums and 1 best album.

Singles

Albums

Extended plays

Cover albums

Compilation albums