Yuka Masaki

Yuka Masaki (真崎 ゆか, Masaki Yuka), born 4 March 1986, is the stage name of a Japanese J-Pop and R&B singer.

Yuka Masaki 真崎 ゆか
Birth name	Yuka Yamazaki
Born	1986 (age 34–35) Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Genres	J-pop R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	2009–present
Labels	Universal Music Japan
Website	www.yukamasaki.com

Born Yuka Yamazaki (山崎 友 加, Yamazaki Yuka) in Saitama Prefecture, she began her career in 2009 when she signed with the music company Universal Music Japan her first recording contract.

Biography

Masaki played since middle school to high school as a handball player in her school club, being even selected in the U-16 Junior Team of Japan. After high school she attended a music school in Tokyo, where she became interested in African-American music.[1]

After her graduation, she took her first steps as a singer performing in clubs and concert halls in Tokyo. With an average of ten appearances per month Masaki attracted attention from Japanese and even Korean record companies,[1][2] until she finally signed her contract with Universal Music Japan.[1]

On 16 February 2011, she released her first single, "Last Kiss", a duet with the Japanese singer KG.

Discography

Albums

• [2011.09.21] - Love Space
• [2012.08.08] - Tears of Heart

Singles

• [2011.02.16] Last Kiss feat. KG (#19 RIAJ,[3] #90 Oricon Chart)[4]
• [2011.04.27] Motto Aishitakatta (もっと愛したかった; I Wanted to Love You More) (#13 RIAJ,[3] #113 Oricon Chart)[4]
• [2011.07.20] Lady Luck
• [2011.08.17] Change Myself (#147 Oricon Chart)[4]
• [2012.03.14] Negai feat. K.J.
• [2012.07.04] Sweet Pain feat. Shion

References

1. "今最注目の新世代アーティスト真崎ゆか、SEXY BODYの秘訣を語る　モデルプレス独占インタビュー". Mdpr. 6 April 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
2. Megumi Saito. "真崎ゆか". Music UP's. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
3. "RIAJ Digital Track Chart Index". Retrieved 1 August 2012.
4. "Yuka Masaki ranking cd single". Oricon. Retrieved 1 August 2012.

External links

• Official website