Tommy February6

  • I. Introduction

    Kawase Tomoko (川瀬智子) is a singer, songwriter, producer, model, actress and most noted for her role as the vocalist for the band brilliant green.


    She made her solo debut as Tommy february6, a character with an 80's-style synth-pop sound, in 2001. She made her second debut as Tommy heavenly6, a character with an alternative rock sound, in 2003. Kawase is most known for such songs as "EVERYDAY AT THE BUS STOP", "je t'aime★je t'aime", "Love is Forever", "Wait till I can dream", and "pray".


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    II. Early Beginnings

    During the 2001 break in the brilliant green releases, Kawase decided that she would start a solo project herself, debuting with the single "EVERYDAY AT THE BUS STOP". The February project was not meant to make much of an impact, or be very long-lived, but it gained a surprisingly large amount of attention. Because of this, two more singles followed, and finally, an album was released, also titled february6 (and naturally being released on February 6).



    Kawase Tomoko was originally the lead vocalist and lyricist of the alt-rock band the brilliant green. She was asked to join the band in 1995 after her now-husband, Okuda Shunsaku, and Matsui Ryo heard her sing when she took part in a karaoke contest. As the band's lyricist, she wrote and sung songs in both Japanese and English; a great feat considering she is not a native English speaker. Since the indefinite hiatus of the brilliant green, she has become more heavily involved in her solo projects Tommy february6 and Tommy heavenly6.


    Kawase is involved with a multitude of projects outside of singing. In addition to her own solo singing career, Kawase produced and wrote songs for Tommy☆angels, former Avex Trax soloist Hinoi Asuka, and Fujii Takashi of Matthew's Best Hit TV fame. Kawase even once lent her voice for the anime series Piroppo as a character named Pikki. She even briefly modeled for an Italian fashion house, Fiorucci, and for a period of time hosted Break Down, a show on MTV Japan.


    On November 22, 2003, Tomoko announced her marriage to a fellow bandmate from the brilliant green, Okuda Shunsaku.


    Till now Tommy February6 bubblegum sound is loved by fans around and she has been cited as an influence to other pop artists, such as Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Charli XCX.

    III. Her Personas

    Tommy February6 is the original solo-artist project for Kawase Tomoko. Kawase began developing the character of february6 well before her debut.



    Her 'february6' persona is known for her geeky look, cheerleader themes, strange habits, and librarian-esque glasses, innocent personality (as portrayed in the lyrics) as well as her love of flasks (as seen in the majority of her PVs). The name itself was inspired by her own birthday.


    Tommy heavenly6 her second persona is meant to be the dark side and the alter-ego of Tommy february6. The music released under 'heavenly6' is pop rock-based and features a Tommy that is more sophisticated and classy than her 'february6' persona. Tommy heavenly6's character is obsessed with her image and almost parodies modern culture.



    She loves reality shows (Joe Millionaire and The Osbournes), alcohol (Heineken and Corona with lime), and junk food (doughnuts, popcorn, and cola, among other things).

    IV. Music Videos

    V. Tommy February6 Discography

    Albums


    • [2002.02.06] Tommy february6
    • [2004.03.17] Tommy airline*
    • [2012.02.29] FEBRUARY & HEAVENLY
    • [2013.06.12] TOMMY CANDY SHOP ♡ SUGAR ♡ ME


    Mini-Albums


    • [2012.10.17] HALLOWEEN ADDICTION
    • [2015.10.21] Tommy's Halloween Fairy tale


    Best Albums

    • [2009.02.25] Strawberry Cream Soda Pop "Daydream"


    Singles


    • [2001.07.25] EVERYDAY AT THE BUS STOP
    • [2001.11.21] ♥KISS♥ ONE MORE TIME
    • [2002.01.17] Bloomin'!
    • [2003.02.06] je t'aime ★ je t'aime
    • [2003.07.16] Love is forever
    • [2004.02.11] MaGic in youR Eyes
    • [2004.07.14] L•O•V•E•L•Y ~Yumemiru LOVELY BOY~ (夢見る; Dreaming)
    • [2005.11.30] ♥Lonely in Gorgeous♥
    • [2013.02.06] Be My Valentine


    Digital Singles


    Compilation & Other

    • [2001.08.13] Hakase-sun - Play Boyz Toyz REGGAY! (#9 Game of Love feat. Tommy february6)
    • [2002.08.07] Fruits ~ Beauty Pop Collection (#1 EVERYDAY AT THE BUS STOP)
    • [2003.10.07] J POP CD (#3 Tommy Feb Latte, Macaron)
    • [2004.03.17] Okusama wa Majo OST (#18 MaGic in youR Eyes (Inst. for TV), #19 MaGic in youR Eyes (Inst. for TV/Piano Ver.)) [2004.08.03] Rekku no Homonsha Deoxys OST (#23 L・O・V・E・L・Y ~Yumemiru LOVELY BOY~)
    • [2005.09.28] Diva (#6 MaGic in youR Eyes)
    • [2005.12.21] Paradise Kiss Original Soundtrack (#1 ♥Lonely in Gorgeous♥, #8 HEY BAD BOY)
    • [2006.01.25] HIT STYLE (#25 L・O・V・E・L・Y ~Yumemiru LOVELY BOY~)
    • [2006.12.06] World Standard.06 Sunaga t. experience works ~pieces pour les femmes~ (#15 KISS ONE MORE TIME (Sunaga t experience's EURO SET Remix))
    • [2007.04.04] L25 (#3 I'm in the mood for dancing) [2008.03.28] Detroit Metal City Tribute to Krauser II ~THE METAL MIX~ (#7 je t’aime ☆ je t’aime DMC you)
    • [2008.07.23] We Love Cyndi -Tribute to Cyndi Lauper- (#8 All Through The Night)

    VI. Tommy Heavenly6 Discography

    Albums


    • [2005.08.24] Tommy heavenly6
    • [2007.03.07] Heavy Starry Heavenly
    • [2009.04.29] I KILL MY HEART
    • [2012.02.29] FEBRUARY & HEAVENLY
    • [2013.11.27] TOMMY ♡ ICE CREAM HEAVEN ♡ FOREVER

    Mini-Albums

    • [2012.10.17] HALLOWEEN ADDICTION
    • [2015.10.21] Tommy's Halloween Fairy tale


    Best Albums


    • [2009.02.25] Gothic Melting Ice Cream's Darkness "Nightmare"


    Singles


    • [2003.07.16] Wait till I can dream
    • [2004.05.26] Hey my friend
    • [2005.07.20] Ready?
    • [2006.06.07] I'm Gonna SCREAM+
    • [2006.07.05] Pray [2006.10.11] Lollipop Candy♥BAD♥girl
    • [2006.12.06] I♥Xmas [2007.02.07] Heavy Starry Chain
    • [2008.12.10] PAPERMOON [2011.10.26] monochrome rainbow


    Digital Singles


    • [2008.11.15] Unlimited Sky
    • [2010.09.22] I'M YOUR DEVIL
    • [2013.10.02] Ruby Eyes [2018.10.17] Ice Cream Devils


    Compilation & Other


    • [2004.10.05] Japan For Sale Volume 4 (#1 Swear)
    • [2005.03.06] Love for Nana (#2 GIMME ALL OF YOUR LOVE!!)
    • [2005.11.01] Jpop CD2 (#11 Hey My Friend) [2006.09.27] Gintama Original Soundtrack (#2 pray (TV Version))
    • [2009.03.25] Gintama BEST (#1 pray) [2009.04.22] THE BEST OF SOUL EATER (#4 PAPERMOON)
    • [2009.07.08] GUNDAM 00 COMPLETE BEST (#10 Unlimited Sky, #12 Unlimited Sky (Acoustic Ver.)) [
    • 2010.02.24] GUNDAM SONGS 145 (Disc 9 #10 Unlimited Sky)
    • [2014.01.30] Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL TRIBUTE (#5 La Soldier)

    VII. Works

    Music Composition


    • [2003.11.19] Hinoi Asuka - ♡Wanna be your girlfriend♡
    • [2003.11.27] SPEED - Walking in the rain / Stars to shine again" (#2 Stars to shine again)
    • [2003.12.17] Tommy☆angels - You'll be my boy
    • [2005.10.19] Fujii Takashi - OH MY JULIET!
    • [2012.08.01] AMOYAMO - A☆M☆O☆Y★A★M★O
    • [2012.10.31] AMOYAMO - LET'S GO OUT
    • [2013.03.27] AMOYAMO - LIVE / MAGIC Filmography Anime
    • [2002.02.06] Piroppo
    • [2002.04.24] AIBO Animation Piroppo

    VIII. Publications

    PHOTOBOOK

    [2002.10.02] Tommy february6 + HAWAII


    IX. Social Media

    X. Funny Fact

    • Kawase is known for having an obsession with Elmo, the red Sesame Street Muppet, Harry Potter, and more recently Pikachu from the anime Pokemon.

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