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{{Short description|Japanese pop duo}} |
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|name = Two-Mix |
|name = Two-Mix |
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|background = group_or_band |
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|origin = [[Japan]] |
|origin = [[Japan]] |
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|genre = [[J-pop]] |
|genre = {{hlist|[[J-pop]]|[[electropop]]|[[techno]]|[[dance-pop]]}} |
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|years_active = 1995–2009<br>2013–present |
|years_active = 1995–2009<br>2013–present |
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|label = [[King Records (Japan)|King Records]] <small>(1995–1998)</small><br/>[[Warner Music Group|Warner Music Japan]] <small>(1998–2002)</small><br/>Little Station <small>(2003)</small><br/>[[Geneon Entertainment]] <small>(2005–2007)</small><br/>ShiinaTactix-Music <small>(2009–present)</small> |
|label = [[King Records (Japan)|King Records]] <small>(1995–1998)</small><br/>[[Warner Music Group|Warner Music Japan]] <small>(1998–2002)</small><br/>Little Station <small>(2003)</small><br/>[[Geneon Entertainment]] <small>(2005–2007)</small><br/>ShiinaTactix-Music <small>(2009–present)</small> |
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|website = |
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|current_members = [[Minami Takayama]]<br/>Shiina Nagano |
|current_members = [[Minami Takayama]]<br/>Shiina Nagano |
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|past_members = [[Joe Rinoie]] |
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'''Two-Mix''' (temporarily known as '''II MIX⊿DELTA''') is a [[Japanese pop]] duo formed in 1995 by [[Minami Takayama]] (vocals and composer) and Shiina Nagano (synthesizer, composer and lyricist). Their style is fast [[Electronic music|electronic]] |
'''Two-Mix''' (temporarily known as '''II MIX⊿DELTA''') is a [[J-pop|Japanese pop]] duo formed in 1995 by [[Minami Takayama]] (vocals and composer) and Shiina Nagano (synthesizer, composer and lyricist). Their style is fast [[Electronic music|electronic]] [[Pop music|pop]]. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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They met in the early 1990s. Minami, already well-established as a voice actress, was in the [[indie (music)|indie]] band Re-X and met Shiina through a friend. Minami released a solo album in 1992, ''Endless Communication'' which Shiina contributed to. They formed a group together Es Connexion and released an album. In 1995 they formed Two-Mix. |
They met in the early 1990s. Minami, already well-established as a voice actress, was in the [[indie (music)|indie]] band Re-X and met Shiina through a friend. Minami released a solo album in 1992, ''Endless Communication'' which Shiina contributed to. They formed a group together Es Connexion and released an album. In 1995 they formed Two-Mix. |
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They have been featured in [[anime]] such as ''[[Gundam Wing]]'' and ''[[Detective Conan]]'' |
They have been featured in [[anime]] such as ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Wing|Gundam Wing]]'' and ''[[Case Closed|Detective Conan]]'', in which the title character, [[Jimmy Kudo|Conan Edogawa]], is voiced by Minami. They also made a guest appearance as themselves in two episodes, in which they were kidnapped and saved by Conan and his friends. |
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In 1999, Two-Mix produced Miru Takayama (a cousin of Minami) and in 2000 Miru and Minami formed M*TWO-MinaMiru-. |
In 1999, Two-Mix produced Miru Takayama (a cousin of Minami) and in 2000 Miru and Minami formed M*TWO-MinaMiru-. |
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In 2014, Shiina composed the music for a song "Reboot Tactics" with [[Kaori Sadohara]] (from Sweet Arms) in their album "Trigger". |
In 2014, Shiina composed the music for a song "Reboot Tactics" with [[Kaori Sadohara]] (from Sweet Arms) in their album "Trigger". |
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In 2020, a 25th anniversary project was announced, the main focus being an all time best compilation album that was released in February, 2021. |
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== Discography == |
== Discography == |
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{{Main|Two-Mix discography}} |
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* ''[[BPM 132]]'' (1995) |
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* ''[[BPM 143]]'' (1996) |
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=== Two-Mix albums === |
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* ''[[BPM 150 Max]]'' (1996) |
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==== Studio albums ==== |
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* '' |
* ''[[Fantastix]]'' (1997) |
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* '' |
* ''[[Dream Tactix]]'' (1998) |
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* '' |
* ''[[Rhythm Formula]]'' (1999) |
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* '' |
* ''[[0G (album)|0G]]'' (2001) |
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* ''Dream Tactix'' (1998) |
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* ''Rhythm Formula'' (1999) |
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* ''0G'' (2001) |
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==== Mini albums ==== |
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* ''TWO→(RE)MIX'' (1996) |
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* ''BPM "DANCE∞"'' (1997) |
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* ''Fantastix II'' (1998) |
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* ''BPM "DANCE∞" II'' (2001) |
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==== Compilations ==== |
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* ''BPM "BEST FILES"'' (1997) |
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* ''Baroque Best'' (1998) |
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* ''SUPER BEST FILES 1995-1998'' (1998) |
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* ''BPM CUBE'' (2000) |
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* ''20010101'' (2001) |
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* ''7th anniversary BEST'' (2002) |
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* ''Categorhythm'' (2002) |
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* ''TWO-MIX Perfect Best'' (2011) |
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=== II MIX⊿DELTA albums === |
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* ''Delta One'' (2005) |
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* ''Delta Two: Universe'' (2006) |
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=== Others === |
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*'''M*TWO-MinaMiru-''' - ''Single & Single'' - 2000 |
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*'''ShiinaTactix-Sana.K''' - ''BPM 151 Tactix'' - 2008 |
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{{col-end}} |
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=== Two-Mix singles === |
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{| class="wikitable" |
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!No. |
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!Information |
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!Sales |
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!1st |
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|'''[[Just Communication]]''' |
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*Released: April 29, 1995 |
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|264,000<br>copies sold |
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!2nd |
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|'''Rhythm Emotion''' |
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*Released: November 22, 1995 |
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|353,000<br>copies sold |
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!3rd |
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|'''TRY ~Return to Yourself~''' |
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*Released: March 23, 1996 |
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|113,000<br>copies sold |
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!4th |
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|'''Love Revolution''' |
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*Released: July 24, 1996 |
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|126,000<br>copies sold |
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!5th |
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|'''Rhythm Generation''' |
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*Released: October 2, 1996 |
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|98,000<br>copies sold |
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!6th |
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|'''White Reflection''' |
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*Released: January 15, 1997 |
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|156,000<br>copies sold |
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!7th |
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|'''True Navigation''' |
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*Released: June 4, 1997 |
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|142,000<br>copies sold |
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!8th |
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|'''Summer Planet No. 1''' |
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*Released: September 3, 1997 |
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|89,000<br>copies sold |
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!9th |
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|'''Living Daylights''' |
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*Released: November 21, 1997 |
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|70,000<br>copies sold |
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!10th |
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|'''Time Distortion''' |
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*Released: June 21, 1998 |
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|50,000<br>copies sold |
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!11th |
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|'''Beat of Destiny''' |
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*Released: May 8, 1998 |
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|45,000<br>copies sold |
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!12th |
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|'''Last Impression''' |
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*Released: July 23, 1998 |
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|107,000<br>copies sold |
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!13th |
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|'''TRUTH ~A Great Detective of Love~''' |
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*Released: November 26, 1998 |
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|228,710<br>copies sold |
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!14th |
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|'''Body Makes Stream''' |
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*Released: May 12, 1999 |
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|45,000<br>copies sold |
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!15th |
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|'''Maximum Wave''' |
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*Released: August 25, 1999 |
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|36,000<br>copies sold |
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!16th |
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|'''Side Formula''' |
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*Released : October 27, 1999 |
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|35,000<br>copies sold |
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!17th |
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|'''Naked Dance''' |
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*Released: March 8, 2000 |
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|16,000<br>copies sold |
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!18th |
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|'''Gravity Zero''' |
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*Released: August 29, 2001 |
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!19th |
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|'''Before the Ignition''' |
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*Released: May 3, 2003 |
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!20th |
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|'''Lightning Evolution / I'm Yours''' |
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*Released: August 20, 2009 |
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==== Digital singles ==== |
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*"T-R-Y: Next / Across The End: Platinum Stream" - 2013 |
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==== II MIX⊿DELTA singles ==== |
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*"Toki wo Koete" - 2007 (first opening theme for ''[[Engage Planet Kiss Dum]]'') |
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*"A Runner at Daybreak" - 2007 (second opening theme for ''Engage Planet Kiss Dum'') |
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==== Miru Takayama with Two-Mix singles==== |
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*"Justice: Future Mystery" - 1999 (5th opening theme for ''[[Kindaichi Case Files]]'') |
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*"Kiss" - 1999 |
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*"Rhythmic Youth" - 1999 |
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=== Others === |
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*'''M*TWO-MinaMiru-''' - 37°C: Binestu Senki - 2000 |
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===VHS=== |
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*"Vision Formula" - 1999 |
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*"Naked Dance" - 2000 |
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===DVD=== |
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*"Vision Formula 2000-DVD" - 2000 |
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*"White Reflection The Movie" - 2001 |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [https://www.kingrecords.co.jp/cs/artist/artist.aspx?artist=10070 Official website] (King Records) |
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{{unreliable|section|date=February 2012}} |
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* {{Official website|https://wmg.jp/two_mix/}} (Warner Music Japan) |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/*/www.little-station.co.jp Little Station], Two-Mix's official Web site (Japanese) [Archive] |
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* {{MusicBrainz artist|mbid=3f2b91ab-7710-42c2-8955-8beb4c33b559|name=Two-Mix}} |
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*[http://www.musicmoz.org/Bands_and_Artists/T/Two-Mix Two-Mix] at MusicMoz |
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* {{Discogs artist|artist=768032|name=Two-Mix}} |
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*[http://www.cubic-m.net/two-mix the Two-Mix electronic library] fan site |
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* {{MusicBrainz artist|mbid=8bd8eb25-dc63-45ac-8897-14f119b34e8b|name=II MIX ⊿ DELTA}} |
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* {{Discogs artist|artist=3909296|name=II MIX ⊿ DELTA}} |
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* [http://www.musicmoz.org/Bands_and_Artists/T/Two-Mix Two-Mix] at MusicMoz |
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{{Two-Mix}} |
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Latest revision as of 19:26, 9 March 2024
Two-Mix | |
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Origin | Japan |
Genres | |
Years active | 1995–2009 2013–present |
Labels | King Records (1995–1998) Warner Music Japan (1998–2002) Little Station (2003) Geneon Entertainment (2005–2007) ShiinaTactix-Music (2009–present) |
Members | Minami Takayama Shiina Nagano |
Past members | Joe Rinoie |
Two-Mix (temporarily known as II MIX⊿DELTA) is a Japanese pop duo formed in 1995 by Minami Takayama (vocals and composer) and Shiina Nagano (synthesizer, composer and lyricist). Their style is fast electronic pop.
History
[edit]They met in the early 1990s. Minami, already well-established as a voice actress, was in the indie band Re-X and met Shiina through a friend. Minami released a solo album in 1992, Endless Communication which Shiina contributed to. They formed a group together Es Connexion and released an album. In 1995 they formed Two-Mix.
They have been featured in anime such as Gundam Wing and Detective Conan, in which the title character, Conan Edogawa, is voiced by Minami. They also made a guest appearance as themselves in two episodes, in which they were kidnapped and saved by Conan and his friends.
In 1999, Two-Mix produced Miru Takayama (a cousin of Minami) and in 2000 Miru and Minami formed M*TWO-MinaMiru-.
In 2005, Minami and Shiina were joined by Joe Rinoie as an additional singer and composer, changing the group's name to II MIX⊿DELTA for a limited time.
In 2008, Shiina started his solo music project ShiinaTactix-Music, featuring different female vocalists, Sanae Kobayashi, Yoko Hikasa and Mutsumi Tamura.
In 2013, Two-Mix released a digital download single "T-R-Y: Next / Across The End: Platinum Stream" and Shiina composed the music for a song "Rhythm Linkage" with Yoko Hikasa in her album "Hikasa Yoko Collaboration Album Glamorous Songs".
In 2014, Shiina composed the music for a song "Reboot Tactics" with Kaori Sadohara (from Sweet Arms) in their album "Trigger".
In 2020, a 25th anniversary project was announced, the main focus being an all time best compilation album that was released in February, 2021.
Discography
[edit]- BPM 132 (1995)
- BPM 143 (1996)
- BPM 150 Max (1996)
- Fantastix (1997)
- Dream Tactix (1998)
- Rhythm Formula (1999)
- 0G (2001)
External links
[edit]- Official website (King Records)
- Official website (Warner Music Japan)
- Two-Mix discography at MusicBrainz
- Two-Mix discography at Discogs
- II MIX ⊿ DELTA discography at MusicBrainz
- II MIX ⊿ DELTA discography at Discogs
- Two-Mix at MusicMoz
- Anime musical groups
- Electronic music duos
- Japanese musical duos
- Japanese electropop groups
- Japanese techno music groups
- Musical groups established in 1995
- Musical groups disestablished in 2009
- Musical groups reestablished in 2013
- Musical groups from Tokyo
- King Records (Japan) artists
- Warner Music Japan artists