Da Pump (ダパンプ, Da Panpu) is a Japanese boy band made up of lead vocalist, Issa Hentona and MCs Ken Okumoto, Yukinari Tamaki and Shinobu Miyara. The band formed as students at Okinawa Actors School in 1996. They made their debut on the Avex Traxsubsidiary avex tune under the guidance of producer Akio Togashi on June 11, 1997, with "Feelin' Good - It's Paradise". As one of the few male bands unassociated with Johnny's Entertainment, they were the first to gain major popularity reaching their peak in 2001 with the release of Da Best of Da Pump.
Issa (1996–present) Kenzo (2008–present) Tomo (2008–present) Kimi (2008–present) Yori (2008–present) U-Yeah (2008–present)
Past members
Shinobu (1996–2006) Yukinari (1996–2008) Ken (1996–2009) Kazuma (2008–2013) Daichi (2008–2021)
Website
avexnet.or.jp/dapump
On April 7, 2006, Shinobu formally left the band following a hiatus due to a drunk driving incident in 2005.[1] The band went on an unofficial hiatus at the end of 2006. On December 18, 2008, it was announced that Yukinari was leaving the band and that Ken and Issa were actively looking for his replacement.[2] Within hours, their management company announced a brand new Da Pump with seven new members and a new concept as a multimedia entertainment group.[3] The band will start their official comeback on July 15, 2009, with the new single, "Summer Rider" and a tour in the fall. It was announced on December 5, 2009, that Ken Okumoto had left Da Pump to pursue a solo career, leaving Issa the only original member left. Da Pump now consists of Issa, Kenzo, Tomo, Kimi, Yori, and U-Yeah.
Da Pump made their comeback in May 2018 with the hit single, "U.S.A.", a song originally written by Italian singer Joe Yellow.
Famed for their ability in both dancing and singing, Da Pump's debut came in 1997, with the song "Feelin Good - It's Paradise" and breaking through with "Rhapsody in Blue" (and using the song as their entry on the "white" team during the 1998 Kōhaku Uta Gassen). The band originally came from Okinawa Actors School but are now part of the Avex Network and are produced by Akio Togashi. Their songs tend to have a quick tempo and often include elements of rap. Da Pump often appears in TV shows, movies, and magazines throughout Japan.
Issa has stated that he is a fan of the long-running Kamen Rider Seriestokusatsu programs, and has contributed to the soundtracks of Kamen Rider 555 with its opening theme "Justiφ's" and its film's theme "Justiφ's -Accel Mix-" as well as the theme for the film Kamen Rider: The Next, "Chosen Soldier". As a band, Da Pump had performed the theme to the film Kamen Rider: The First, "Bright! our Future", and Issa played the role of a Shocker commander in the film. In 2018, he and Japanese singer Shuta Sueyoshi of AAA fame collaborated on the single Over "Quartzer", the opening theme for the 20th anniversary series of the Kamen Rider franchise, Kamen Rider Zi-O.
Following a DUI arrest in 2005, Shinobu temporarily suspended all activities from the band. However, on 7 April 2006, he officially announced that he left the group. The remaining members of Da Pump continued with three members. On December 18, 2008, it was announced that Yukinari was leaving the band and that Ken and Issa were actively looking for his replacement.[2] Within hours, their management company announced a brand new Da Pump with seven new members. Ken left the group in 2009.
In 2014, the band returned with their first single in three years, "New Position". Then after an absence of four years, Da Pump returned the hit single, "U.S.A.", in 2018.
To celebrate Trans Media 19th Anniversary, Da Pump was a special performance (alongside Super Junior, Johnny's West, and Eriko Imai), with their single hits Dragon Screamer, Joyfull and Corazon. That means Captain Tsubasa was broadcast back on Trans 7, since September 2020 (before cartoon Treasure Trekkers).
On April 1, 2021, Daichi announced he would be leaving the group by the end of the month due to worsening of his chronic hernia.[4] Later the same day, the Kansai University of Social Welfare posted a music video, in collaboration with DA PUMP, for a song titled "Believe in your dream", co-written by Issa and m.c.A·T.
Members
Current members
Issa Hentona (辺土名 一茶, Hentona Issa, ISSA) (Born: December 9, 1978) (1996–present)
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Da Pump ダパンプ Da Panpu is a Japanese boy band made up of lead vocalist Issa Hentona and MCs Ken Okumoto Yukinari Tamaki and Shinobu Miyara The band formed as students at Okinawa Actors School in 1996 They made their debut on the Avex Trax subsidiary avex tune under the guidance of producer Akio Togashi on June 11 1997 with Feelin Good It s Paradise As one of the few male bands unassociated with Johnny s Entertainment they were the first to gain major popularity reaching their peak in 2001 with the release of Da Best of Da Pump Da PumpSeptember 2016Background informationOriginJapanGenresJ pop EDM Eurodance hip hopYears active1996 presentLabelsAvex TuneMembersIssa 1996 present Kenzo 2008 present Tomo 2008 present Kimi 2008 present Yori 2008 present U Yeah 2008 present Past membersShinobu 1996 2006 Yukinari 1996 2008 Ken 1996 2009 Kazuma 2008 2013 Daichi 2008 2021 Websiteavexnet or jp dapump Archived websiteOn April 7 2006 Shinobu formally left the band following a hiatus due to a drunk driving incident in 2005 1 The band went on an unofficial hiatus at the end of 2006 On December 18 2008 it was announced that Yukinari was leaving the band and that Ken and Issa were actively looking for his replacement 2 Within hours their management company announced a brand new Da Pump with seven new members and a new concept as a multimedia entertainment group 3 The band will start their official comeback on July 15 2009 with the new single Summer Rider and a tour in the fall It was announced on December 5 2009 that Ken Okumoto had left Da Pump to pursue a solo career leaving Issa the only original member left Da Pump now consists of Issa Kenzo Tomo Kimi Yori and U Yeah Da Pump made their comeback in May 2018 with the hit single U S A a song originally written by Italian singer Joe Yellow Contents 1 Biography 2 Members 2 1 Current members 2 2 Former members 3 Discography 3 1 Studio albums 3 2 Other albums 3 3 Notable singles 4 Solo projects 4 1 Issa 4 1 1 Singles 4 1 2 Albums 4 1 3 Collaborative releases 4 2 Ken 4 2 1 Collaborative releases 5 References 6 External linksBiography EditFamed for their ability in both dancing and singing Da Pump s debut came in 1997 with the song Feelin Good It s Paradise and breaking through with Rhapsody in Blue and using the song as their entry on the white team during the 1998 Kōhaku Uta Gassen The band originally came from Okinawa Actors School but are now part of the Avex Network and are produced by Akio Togashi Their songs tend to have a quick tempo and often include elements of rap Da Pump often appears in TV shows movies and magazines throughout Japan Issa has stated that he is a fan of the long running Kamen Rider Series tokusatsu programs and has contributed to the soundtracks of Kamen Rider 555 with its opening theme Justif s and its film s theme Justif s Accel Mix as well as the theme for the film Kamen Rider The Next Chosen Soldier As a band Da Pump had performed the theme to the film Kamen Rider The First Bright our Future and Issa played the role of a Shocker commander in the film In 2018 he and Japanese singer Shuta Sueyoshi of AAA fame collaborated on the single Over Quartzer the opening theme for the 20th anniversary series of the Kamen Rider franchise Kamen Rider Zi O Following a DUI arrest in 2005 Shinobu temporarily suspended all activities from the band However on 7 April 2006 he officially announced that he left the group The remaining members of Da Pump continued with three members On December 18 2008 it was announced that Yukinari was leaving the band and that Ken and Issa were actively looking for his replacement 2 Within hours their management company announced a brand new Da Pump with seven new members Ken left the group in 2009 In 2014 the band returned with their first single in three years New Position Then after an absence of four years Da Pump returned the hit single U S A in 2018 To celebrate Trans Media 19th Anniversary Da Pump was a special performance alongside Super Junior Johnny s West and Eriko Imai with their single hits Dragon Screamer Joyfull and Corazon That means Captain Tsubasa was broadcast back on Trans 7 since September 2020 before cartoon Treasure Trekkers On April 1 2021 Daichi announced he would be leaving the group by the end of the month due to worsening of his chronic hernia 4 Later the same day the Kansai University of Social Welfare posted a music video in collaboration with DA PUMP for a song titled Believe in your dream co written by Issa and m c A T Members EditCurrent members Edit Issa Hentona 辺土名 一茶 Hentona Issa ISSA Born December 9 1978 1996 present Tomoki Nakamura 中村 朋揮 Nakamura Tomoki KENZO Born January 21 1985 2008 present Tomohiro Taniguchi 谷口 知広 Taniguchi Tomohiro TOMO Born February 2 1981 2008 present Kimitaka Gondo 近藤 公貴 Gondō Kimitaka KIMI Born April 14 1983 2008 present YORI Born February 9 1980 2008 present Yuya Tanimoto 谷本 裕也 Tanimoto Yuya U YEAH Born September 17 1983 2008 present Former members Edit Shinobu Miyara 宮良 忍 Miyara Shinobu SHINOBU Born February 15 1980 1996 2005 Yukinari Tamaki 玉城 幸也 Tamaki Yukinari YUKINARI Born November 5 1978 1996 2008 Ken Okumoto 奥本 健 Okumoto Ken KEN Born December 17 1979 1996 2009 Kazuma Yamane 山根 和馬 Yamane Kazuma KAZUMA Born March 6 1984 2008 2013 Daichi Kato 加藤 大地 Katō Daichi DAICHI Born December 4 1988 2008 2021 Discography EditMain article Da Pump discography Studio albums Edit 1998 Expression 1999 Higher and Higher 2000 Beat Ball 2002 The Next Exit 2004 Shippuu Ranbu Episode II 2005 Lequios 2022 Da Pop ColorsOther albums Edit 2001 Da Best of Da Pump 2001 Da Best Remix of Da Pump 2003 Da Best of Da Pump Japan Tour 2003 Reborn 2006 Da Best of Da Pump 2 4 Notable singles Edit 1997 Feelin Good It s Paradise 1999 We Can t Stop The Music 2000 If 2009 Summer Rider 2014 New Position 2018 U S A 2019 P A R T Y Universal Festival Solo projects EditIssa Edit Singles Edit Justif s 12 March 2003 Opening for the series Kamen Rider 555 Play This Satisfy 23 April 2003 Chosen Soldier 17 October 2007 Theme for Kamen Rider The Next Breathe 22 September 2010 ISSA SoulJa 4 chords 9 March 2011 ISSA SoulJa i hate u 12 October 2011 ISSA SoulJa Rola Over Quartzer 23 January 2019 Shuta Sueyoshi feat ISSA Kamen Rider Zi O Opening theme Dragon Screamer 18 November 2001 ISSA First Opening of Captain Tsubasa Road to 2002Albums Edit Extension 21 May 2003 ISM 29 February 2012 ISSA SoulJa with tracks featuring Rola Next Yui Minemura and Anna Fujita Collaborative releases Edit MAX Emotional History 14 March 2001 But My Love feat ISSA Album Christmas Harmony Vision Factory Presents 21 November 2007 Shiroi Yuki Ken Edit Collaborative releases Edit Hiro Naked and True 7 August 2002 Crazy feat Ken Viewtiful Joe Sotaro feat Ken 3 July 2003 Theme of Viewtiful Joe Viewtiful World ZZ ZZB 14 December 2005 Walk into the light feat Ken Tamaki Nami Don t Stay 23 April 2008 Gokigendaze Nothing but Something feat Ken m c A T Bomb a Head 21 November 1993 Theme of Tenjho TengeReferences Edit DA PUMPからSHINOBUこと宮良忍が脱退を発表 Archived from the original on 2009 05 29 Retrieved 2009 05 25 a b DA PUMP からのお知らせ 新生 ＤＡ ＰＵＭＰ ９人編成で新たなスタート DA PUMP DAICHIに関するお知らせ Retrieved 2021 04 01 Wikimedia Commons has media related to Da Pump External links EditDA PUMP Facebook Da Pump official site Archived 2007 06 16 at the Wayback Machine Orion Da Pump personal site Da Pump blog Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Da Pump amp oldid 1109560040, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
