PROFILE
JOSUKE
Singer-songwriter and producer. His unique voice blends tender warmth, an emotional mix voice, and a powerful high range, while his cinematic and striking visuals create a distinctive artistic world.
Raised in international schools from an early age, he was immersed in music and cultures from around the world. In his teens, he began performing in a band, exploring the fusion of romance and hard rock. The expressiveness and live sensibility he cultivated during this period became the foundation of his current musical identity.
Even after the band disbanded in 2008, his passion for creativity never stopped. In 2011, he and his partners established ARTORY Inc. as a creative hub. Through projects ranging from film production and live streaming to digital content development, he honed his skills as both a producer and an artist.
In 2018, JOSUKE officially launched his solo career. His debut single “Yume no Naka de” reached #1 on the Apple Music J-Pop chart in France, and his fourth single “Kagerou” topped the iTunes J-Pop Top Songs chart in Italy and the Apple Music J-Pop Music Video chart in Russia, surpassing 930,000 views on GYAO!. In addition to songwriting, he directs and produces his own music videos, delivering his works to audiences worldwide.
In 2022, he released his first full-length album Beyond The Sin, reconstructing songs from his band days with Dubstep, Future Bass, EDM, and R&B elements. This album became a milestone that connected his past and present, showcasing both his musical evolution and personal growth.
That same year, JOSUKE produced the first fashion show for the apparel brand VEDUTA at the UNESCO World Heritage site Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei. The event was livestreamed to over 20,000 viewers, expanding his creative activities into spatial design and cultural production.
In 2024, JOSUKE embarked on a new chapter, resuming his artistic activities. Starting with the production of his second album, he continues to pursue bold and emotional musical experiences to share with listeners worldwide.
CAREER
- 1990
- Entered Nagoya International School.
Received international education for 12 years and acquired native English skills and computer skills.(until 2001) - 2001
- Mastered the HTML language. Made a homepage for the first time.
- 2002
- Mastered Perl. It achieved 700,000 accesses in chat rooms and self-made game-centric sites, but moved away from IT because of the awakening of band activities.(until 2010)
- 2005
- Formed the band “SINSEMILLA”, where JOSUKE wrote, composed and vocalized.(until 2008)
- 2006
- Served as a personality for three and a half years on the radio program "HOT i SQUARE" provided by docomo.(until 2009)
- 2007
- Serves as a model for apparel brands.
- 2011
- Jan. Founded ARTI FACTORY as a private business.
Dec. Established ARTI FACTORY Inc. (currently ARTORY Inc.). - 2016
- Resumed music activities for the project “50HEARTS”, where he is a producer and singer-songwriter.
- 2018
- Dec. Released 1st single “Yume no Nakade” in the name of solo artist “JOSUKE”.
- 2022
- Jan. Released 1st album “Beyond the Sin”.
