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MIKURO MIKA is a singer-songwriter based in North America by using her personal concept of Japanese FASHION×MUSIC.
In 2013, through her unit called “3cro Adventure!!” (pronounced as MIKURO ADVENTURE!!) she continued on as a solo artist as MIKURO MIKA.
In the same year, she was a backup singer for Korean pop artist named FAT CAT for a debut single titled "Make up."
MIKURO MIKA also attracted attention in Harajuku-style fashion industry.
In 2012, Japanese Fashion Brand "SPINS" held a fashion contest where Kyary Pamyu Pamyu made an appearance. MIKURO MIKA was voted as second runner-up in the gran-prix.
Her fashion did not just stay in Japan. Thailand fashion magazine "HAIR TREND+Plus" scouted her fashion and she ended up in their magazine.
In 2015, she was diagnosed cancer in her stomach and immediately got treatment. Following that ordeal, she decided to go other countries to share her music and message and left Japan.
In New York, she performed on stage at Carnegie Hall as a back up choir member for Cissy Houston.
In Canada, she performed at Toronto’s largest Anime convention "Anime North," as a guest singer and Japan Festival Canada.
VICE CANADA saw her life’s challenge and her life outside of Japan. She was interviewed by VICE CANADA as a daily VICE episode.
She has particularly attracted a lot of attention from all over the world. Right now, MIKURO MIKA is a J-POP artist originating abroad and she attracts big crowds at events.
2018 Back in Tokyo.
On Cosmetic web commercial called "SHU UEMURA"
2017
Performed at Anime North 2017
Performed at KIRAKIRA POP(Florida)
2016
Moved to Toronto.
Performed Anime North as a ACT102 (Uncle Tetsu’s Angel Cafe) member.
On George Brown college news paper(As a specal guest Singer)
On Youth radio as a guest Singer(Gilda's Club Greater(Cancer support))
Performed at Kawaii bass(Toronto)
Performed at J-summiti (NY)
2015
She fixed her cancer.
Moved to NY.
Performed at the Carnegie Hall as a Cissy Houston’s back up choir
2014
In Thailand the magazine “HAIR TREND+PLUS” introduced her bland and Fashion.
She left Japan for Philippines to study their music, culture and language.
2013
Back up singer
Main Singer:Korean-pop singer”FAT CAT”
Single Album:”Make up”released only in Japan
Fashion Model for “SPINS”
“SPINS” is the fashion Bland Harajuku Style.
She got semi finalist at the model contest.
Fashion Designer
She started designing own bland “3CROLAND”
2012
Mini Album”Kira Kira Happy”
Group:J-pop”3cro Adventure!!”
2010
1st Single Album”Start”
Sold out 1,000 limited version in one year
2009
Main singer and songwriter
Group:J-pop”3cro Adventure!!”
Called:MIKURO ADVENTURE
?Web Site?
http://www.mikuromika.com
?YouTube?
https://youtu.be/jrBGJG0_5lk
?Facebook?
https://www.facebook.com/Mikuromika/?
?Instagram?
mika_mikuro
https://www.instagram.com/mika_mikuro/
?Twitter?
?3cro_mika
https://twitter.com/3cro_mika?
How would you describe your influences and how have they changed over the years?
I was singing as a Japanese Pop singer for Japanese people but After I found a cancer. It changed my life
and I thought I have to tell my message for people from all over the world.
I've totally recovered now but I want to tell people that Life is shorter than We think.
I am looking people who can agree with my ideas and working for sharing with me.
What´s new right now?
I have been making my first album now and I would love to collaborate with people from all over the world.
My message is Chase your dreams. You can do anything If you want to.
I am looking for people who can work for my MV ,sound producers, Live gig planer for abroad (Outside of Japan.)
?Web Site?
http://www.mikuromika.com
?YouTube?
https://youtu.be/jrBGJG0_5lk
?Facebook?
https://www.facebook.com/Mikuromika/?…
?Instagram?
mika_mikuro
https://www.instagram.com/mika_mikuro/
?Twitter?
?3cro_mika
https://twitter.com/3cro_mika?
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Are you a superfan of anyone? How did you become a superfan? Do you remember how you become a fan and what turned you into super fan? Have you ever thought about why you´re such a fan?
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What was the biggest mistake you made when you started making music and what would be the number one tip you could give to a newcomer musician?
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How do you get gigs? Can you share any tips?
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Do you have good promotion tips for other musicians?
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Do you have insights on how to grow your audience on soundcloud that you want to share with our audience?
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What has been your biggest challenge right now? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
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How do you personally discover new music?
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Once you discovered new music, do you tell others about the new music/artist you discovered? If yes, how exactly?
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What is your number one tip to improve your music production or songwriting skills?
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What is your best tip for those who struggle with finishing their tracks?
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We meet again in one year. What has changed?
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https://soundcloud.com/mikuro-mika
https://www.facebook.com/Mikuromika/?
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