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EDEN KAIEDEN KAI
Singer-Songwriter / Guitar & Ukulele Player / Musician / Actor
EDEN KAI (real name: Yusuke Aizawa / ) is a Japan-born and raised singer-songwriter, guitarist, ukulele player, musician, and actor. With millions of fans worldwide, he is recognized as a virtuoso of the ukulele and guitar, a Pop/R&B vocalist, and an accomplished performer in both music and acting.
His musical style blends acoustic pop and contemporary folk, characterized by exceptional instrumental skill and emotionally expressive vocals. He actively splits his time between Japan and overseas, pursuing a global artistic career.
At the age of 16, he won the Grand Prize & Best Instrumentalist at Hawaiis prestigious Brown Bags to Stardom music competition with a guitar instrumental performance of his original composition, which sparked his serious commitment to music. In 2016, he rose to international recognition with his appearance on Netflixs Terrace House: Aloha State, where his talent and sincerity captivated a global audience. He later returned for Terrace House: Tokyo 2019 2020, further expanding his fanbase.
Eden made his major label debut at 18, and has since performed at major festivals including DANCE EARTH FESTIVAL and FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL 2017, the largest outdoor music festival in the world. In 2019, he starred in Fuji TVs drama Aloha Sommelier, for which he also wrote and performed an original song. His work has earned him features and interviews with major news outlets such as NBC News and The Yomiuri Shimbun.
His most recent album, Home Sweet Home, includes three tracks featured in episodes of Netflix Japans Terrace House: Opening New Doors and Tokyo 2019 2020. His standout tracks include Friendzone, Monogatari, Dearly, Memories of This Place, and Dont Call, where he skillfully blends English and Japanese lyrics to explore themes of love, growth, and self-discovery.
Known for his unique duality in both vocal and instrumental music, Eden has also collaborated with world-renowned artists and producers. Notably, he co-created the hit single Anuenue with EXILE, released by Dance Earth Party, which reached #11 on the Oricon Music Charts in Japan.
Currently, Eden continues to expand his reach, collaborating with leading artists in the J-R&B and J-HipHop scenes, and sharing his music globally via YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify, and other major platforms.
Genre: Pop, FolkActive Area: Honolulu, HI