Kingo Hamada

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Kingo Hamada
濱田 金吾
Born (1953-01-17) January 17, 1953 (age 73)
Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Genres
Occupations
  • Vocalist
  • composer
InstrumentsBass guitar, guitar, keyboards
Years active1974–present
Labels
Websitekingohamada.com

Kingo Hamada (濱田 金吾, Hamada Kingo) (born January 17, 1953) is a Japanese singer-songwriter.

Life and career

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Hamada was a member of the folk group Craft before pursuing a solo career.[2]

At one point, when Shōgo Hamada, who was not related to Kingo, was becoming popular, the latter's agency and record label gave him the tagline "When you think of Hamada, you think of Kingo" (ハマダといえば、キンゴで〜す, Hamada to ieba, Kingo de〜su).[3]

Impact

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In 2017, "Crystal Dolphin" by Engelwood sampled "Machi no Dorufin" from Hamada's 1982 midnight cruisin' album. "Crystal Dolphin" later became a popular Internet meme. The original song, Machi No Dorufin, gained widespread prominence as a result of Engelwood's sample.[4]

Discography

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Singles

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Title B-Side Details
MAY SICK "SUNRISE-SUNSET"
  • Released: January 21, 1980
  • Label: Air Records
  • Format: EP
HOTEL SURF-RIDER "LONELY WIND"
  • Released: June 21, 1981
  • Label: Air Records
  • Format: EP
Portrait Woman "Ondine"
  • Released: February 2, 1981
  • Label: Air Records
  • Format: LP
N.Y.CITY MARATHON "SENTIMENTAL MOMENT"
  • Released: November 5, 1981
  • Label: Air Records
  • Format: EP
GATSBY WOMAN "SO, I LOVE YOU"
  • Released: August 10, 1983
  • Label: Alfa Moon
  • Format: EP
Kokoro no mama ni Once Again "Cool Heart"
  • Released: August 22, 1985
  • Label: Toshiba EMI/Eastworld
  • Formats: EP

Studio albums

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Title Details
Manhattan in the Rain
  • Released: January 21, 1980
  • Label: Air Records
  • Format: LP
Gentle Travelin'
  • Released: February 21, 1981
  • Label: Air Records
  • Format: LP
Feel the Night
  • Released: November 5, 1981
  • Label: Air Records
  • Format: LP
midnight cruisin'
  • Released: October 21, 1982
  • Label: Alfa Moon
  • Format: LP
Mugshot
  • Released: August 24, 1983
  • Label: Alfa Moon
  • Format: LP
Heart Cocktail
  • LP Released: March 1, 1985
  • CD Released: March 21, 1985
  • Label: Toshiba EMI/Eastworld
  • Formats: LP, CD
Fall in Love
  • LP Released: October 19, 1985
  • CD Released: December 21, 1985
  • Label: Toshiba EMI/Eastworld
  • Formats: LP, CD

Compilation albums

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Title Details
From NY to LA
  • Released: March 5, 1986
  • Label: Air Records
  • Format: LP
Best Collection ~Moon Years~
  • Released: February 27, 2002
  • Label: East West Japan
  • Format: CD
Kingo Hamada Golden☆Best
  • Released: July 26, 2006
  • Label: BMG Japan
  • Format: CD

References

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