Sean Feku ( born Sean Phekoo , stage name is Phekoo; born February 13, 1981 ) is an American composer, musician and producer. Member of Red Diamond Dogs (RDD) [1] [2] . In 2013, he became the first foreigner to receive the Japan Record Awards (nomination "Song of the Year") [3] [4] .
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| Birth name | Sean phekoo |
| Date of Birth | February 13, 1981 (38 years old) |
| Place of Birth | The Bronx , New York ,  USA |
| A country |  Japan |
| Professions | composer, producer, musician |
| Years of activity | 2012- |
| Instruments | drums, keyboards |
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| Collectives | Red diamond dogs |
| seanphekoo.com | |
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Musical career
Phekoo is the author of the millionth (1,012,407 sold [5] ) single of Exile EXILE PRIDE ~ Konna Sekai wo Aisuru Tame ~ [3] . The song was released on April 3, 2013, and took first place in the Oricon Singles Chart [6] , as well as fifth among Japanese bestselling singles in 2013 [5] .
Phekoo also wrote the song Angel Heart , which was included in the album Love Ballade Japanese singer Exile Atsushi . December 3, 2012 Love Ballade took first place in the Oricon Chart [7] . The song, written by Phekoo, became the theme song for the Japanese Red Cross 's Cross Now! Campaign in 2014 and 2015 [8] [9] .
Since 2016, plays in the Japanese pop group Red Diamond Dogs [1] . In the same year, RDD debuted with the Japanese tour “Exile Atsushi It's Showtime !!”, having played 11 shows [10] .
Discography
Exile Atsushi
| Title | Details | Maximum position | Sales | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exile Pride ~ Konna Sekai wo Aisuru Tame ~ ( Japanese 〜 こ ん な 世界 を 愛 す る た め 〜 ) |
| 1 (2x) | 1,012,407 | Japan Record Award [11] |
| Angel heart |
| one | 100,000+ | RIAJ : Gold [12] |
Red Diamond Dogs
| Title | Executor | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Beautiful Gorgeous Love [13] | Red diamond dogs | July 6, 2016 |
| Stand By Me (RED DIAMOND DOGS の 曲) | Red diamond dogs | February 15, 2017 |
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 EXILE ATSUSHI's new project “RED DIAMOND DOGS” starts !! + Release of the Double A-side single (English) , European EXILE TRIBE (June 5, 2016). Date of treatment April 7, 2017.
- ↑ EXILE ATSUSHI announces his new project, "Red Diamond Dogs" + double A-side single "Beautiful Gorgeous Love / First Liners"! - Music (English) , OneHallyu . Date of treatment April 7, 2017.
- ↑ 1 2 PHEKOO - No other foreigner has earned as much respect from Japanese musicians and industry alike! (English) , avex music publishing inc. (May 11, 2015). Date of treatment April 7, 2017. (unavailable link)
- ↑ Int'l Power Players: AVEX (Eng.) , Billboard . Date of treatment April 7, 2017.
- ↑ 1 2 オ リ コ ン 2013 年 年 間 音 楽 ＆ 映像 ラ ン キ ン グ | ORICON STYLE (ja-JP), ORICON STYLE . Date of treatment April 7, 2017.
- ↑ オ リ コ ン 週 間 CD シ ン グ ル ラ ン キ ン グ 2013 年 04 月 01 日 ～ 2013 年 04 月 07 日 (ja-JP), ORICON NEWS . Date of treatment April 7, 2017.
- ↑ Kanjani8 and EXILE ATSUSHI top the weekly Oricon charts! 12 / 01-12 / 07 (English) , ARAMA! JAPAN (December 10, 2014). Date of treatment April 7, 2017.
- ↑ EXILE Official Website (Japanese) . EXILE Official Website. Date of treatment April 7, 2017.
- ↑ EXILE ATSUSHI's “Angel Heart” - Japanese Red Cross Society (English) , European EXILE TRIBE (May 6, 2015). Date of treatment April 7, 2017.
- ↑ EXILE ATSUSHI Forms New Band RED DIAMOND DOGS (English) , ARAMA! JAPAN (May 31, 2016). Date of treatment April 7, 2017.
- ↑ 活動 〜 日本 レ コ ー ド 大 賞 〜 【公益 社 団 法人 日本 作曲家 協会】 (Japanese) . JACOMPA . Date of treatment April 5, 2017.
- ↑ 一般 社 団 法人 日本 レ コ ー ド 協会 . www.riaj.or.jp. Date of treatment April 5, 2017.
- ↑ Exile Atsushi's RED DIAMOND DOGS release PV for their debut song "First Liners"! | JAPAKO Music (English) , JAPAKO Music (June 28, 2016). Archived on February 6, 2017.