Latest Release
- APR 25, 2024
- 1 Song
- Tide - Single · 2024
- Mic-A-Holic A.I. · 2005
- Rise Together (feat. OZworld) - Single · 2024
- Beautiful Life - Single · 2012
- Happiness - Single · 2011
- Aldebaran - Single · 2021
- EXILE Japan / Solo · 2012
- Summer Magic (Japanese Version) - Single · 2019
- Minnaga Minna au 2024 - Single · 2024
- Viva a.I. · 2009
Essential Albums
- 2012
- 2023
- 2022
- 2013
- 2012
- 2010
- 2009
Artist Playlists
- All hail the Japanese American queen of hip-hop soul.
Live Albums
- 2007
Compilations
Appears On
More To Hear
- AIがゲスト出演。ニューアルバム『DREAM』について語る
About AI
With her soulful take on classic pop, singer AI became a superstar in Japan in the 2000s. • The Japanese American singer was born in Los Angeles and later moved to Kagoshima, Japan, to attend elementary and junior high school. • After returning stateside, she majored in ballet at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. • In 1998, AI performed at a Mary J. Blige concert as part of a gospel school choir and also appeared as a dancer in Janet Jackson’s “Go Deep” music video. • A year later, AI joined Asian girl group SX4 before landing a solo record deal with BMG Japan thanks to her performance of Monica’s “For You I Will” at a local radio station. • In 2002, AI became the first woman signed to Def Jam Japan. • AI’s biggest hit to date is 2005’s “Story,” which was downloaded more than 3 million times in Japan. • In 2011, AI signed to EMI Music Japan and collaborated with The Jacksons for Toyko’s Michael Jackson Tribute Live concert series. The longtime MJ fan also teamed up with The Jacksons for a new song, “Letter In the Sky.”
- HOMETOWN
- Los Angeles, CA, United States
- BORN
- November 2, 1981
- GENRE
- R&B/Soul