Yukari Takasaki was one of seventeen members of Tokyo's Escalator Records' first bands, Snapshot. The duo (Takasaki and her current husband, Yugo Katayama) released several singles and EPs, but turned to solo and other collaborative work in the later mid-90s.
Solo debut
Yukari debuted with the cheekily titled Yukari's Perfect! in 1997 on Escalator Records. The record featured such guests as Hideki Kaji and the Genbeat. The poppy, whimsical record gained the attention of Shibuya-kei artists (Cornelius, Kahimi Karie, and other early Shibuya-kei artists) and Germany's Bungalow Records (the label which pressed a split single with Stereo Total later in 1997), even though Yukari was still a newcomer to the solo music scene. Yukari was asked to contribute to the 1998 Sushi 4004 compilation, a compilation which featured other Shibuya-kei artists of repute such as Kahimi Karie, Takako Minekawa, Fantastic Plastic Machine, and Yoshinori Sunahara. The compilation introduced listeners to the world of J pop, and the Shibuya-kei scene.
Middle period
Yukari's debut was followed shortly by a mini-album called Cook Some Dishes. The album is actually a mix of shortened versions of many of the artist's songs. In January 2000, Yukari released Cityrama, which again featured an appearance from Hideki Kaji, along with Mike Alway, Pop Tarts, and several others. Before releasing another full album, Yukari did another mini-album, Erik, named after cyclist Erik Zabel. It was said that Erik was a more mature record, one which featured an artist who had found her place. Reviewers also commented on the glossy, more focused production qualities. February 2003 marked the release of Yukari's third full-length album, Trefoils Hat. The album has been seen as Yukari's most accomplished work to date in that it is her most focused piece. Yukari's songwriterly, poppy side took precedence on this album, leaving some of the more dance-oriented disco tracks out. In 2004, maintaining her consistently cutesy appeal, Yukari informed the world she had changed her name to Yukari Rotten, and that punky electropop was now her sound. Not Dead, the name of the Yukari Rotten debut album, did have more punch and electroclash aesthetic about it than any of her previous works. It featured the single "C.L.I.J.S.T.E.R.S.", referencing Belgian footballer Leo Clijsters. Many of Yukari's songs are about sports heroes, notably Michael Owen and Paul Scholes. Another track "Going To Heaven To See The Househunters & Fat Truckers If It Rains", references "Going To Heaven To See If It Rains" by the Close Lobsters. In February 2005 (by this time, Yukari had gone back to being Fresh), the remix album Me was released. It featured songs from all of her albums, remixed by an international crowd of admired artists. August 2008 saw the surprise release of a mini-album Grrrl, Summer Cape Kid, etc. The unusual feature of this album is that each song was recorded in one shot, unedited. Yukari can be heard playing the drums, singing and whistling throughout. Just one month later, she followed this with two "greatest hits" albums. The first, "Flammable Tapes", contains 22 tracks previously released between 1997 and 2008. The companion album, "Instrumentally Flammable", consists of previously unreleased demos, rare edits, instrumentals and a cappella tracks.
Current situation
Yukari has kept busy over the years, recording with other artists (i.e. Fantastic Plastic Machine and Mansfield), DJing various parties, and hosting her own radio show, Radio Active Man.
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This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately especially if potentially libelous or harmful Find sources Yukari Fresh news newspapers books scholar JSTOR November 2009 Learn how and when to remove this template message Yukari Fresh real name Yukari Takasaki 高崎ゆかり Takasaki Yukari is a Shibuya kei artist 1 2 Yukari FreshOriginTokyo JapanGenresShibuya kei Pop J PopYears active1997 presentLabelsEscalator RecordsMembersYukari Fresh Yukari Takasaki ゆかり 高崎 WebsiteOfficial Escalator Records Website Contents 1 Beginnings 2 Solo debut 3 Middle period 4 Current situation 5 Discography 5 1 Singles 5 2 Albums 6 References 7 External linksBeginnings EditYukari Takasaki was one of seventeen members of Tokyo s Escalator Records first bands Snapshot The duo Takasaki and her current husband Yugo Katayama released several singles and EPs but turned to solo and other collaborative work in the later mid 90s Solo debut EditYukari debuted with the cheekily titled Yukari s Perfect in 1997 on Escalator Records The record featured such guests as Hideki Kaji and the Genbeat The poppy whimsical record gained the attention of Shibuya kei artists Cornelius Kahimi Karie and other early Shibuya kei artists and Germany s Bungalow Records the label which pressed a split single with Stereo Total later in 1997 even though Yukari was still a newcomer to the solo music scene Yukari was asked to contribute to the 1998 Sushi 4004 compilation a compilation which featured other Shibuya kei artists of repute such as Kahimi Karie Takako Minekawa Fantastic Plastic Machine and Yoshinori Sunahara The compilation introduced listeners to the world of J pop and the Shibuya kei scene Middle period EditYukari s debut was followed shortly by a mini album called Cook Some Dishes The album is actually a mix of shortened versions of many of the artist s songs In January 2000 Yukari released Cityrama which again featured an appearance from Hideki Kaji along with Mike Alway Pop Tarts and several others Before releasing another full album Yukari did another mini album Erik named after cyclist Erik Zabel It was said that Erik was a more mature record one which featured an artist who had found her place Reviewers also commented on the glossy more focused production qualities February 2003 marked the release of Yukari s third full length album Trefoils Hat The album has been seen as Yukari s most accomplished work to date in that it is her most focused piece Yukari s songwriterly poppy side took precedence on this album leaving some of the more dance oriented disco tracks out In 2004 maintaining her consistently cutesy appeal Yukari informed the world she had changed her name to Yukari Rotten and that punky electropop was now her sound Not Dead the name of the Yukari Rotten debut album did have more punch and electroclash aesthetic about it than any of her previous works It featured the single C L I J S T E R S referencing Belgian footballer Leo Clijsters Many of Yukari s songs are about sports heroes notably Michael Owen and Paul Scholes Another track Going To Heaven To See The Househunters amp Fat Truckers If It Rains references Going To Heaven To See If It Rains by the Close Lobsters In February 2005 by this time Yukari had gone back to being Fresh the remix album Me was released It featured songs from all of her albums remixed by an international crowd of admired artists August 2008 saw the surprise release of a mini album Grrrl Summer Cape Kid etc The unusual feature of this album is that each song was recorded in one shot unedited Yukari can be heard playing the drums singing and whistling throughout Just one month later she followed this with two greatest hits albums The first Flammable Tapes contains 22 tracks previously released between 1997 and 2008 The companion album Instrumentally Flammable consists of previously unreleased demos rare edits instrumentals and a cappella tracks Current situation EditYukari has kept busy over the years recording with other artists i e Fantastic Plastic Machine and Mansfield DJing various parties and hosting her own radio show Radio Active Man Discography EditSingles Edit 07 99 Lost amp Found 03 Horsey Marie Albums Edit 1997 10 00 Yukari s Perfect 1998 09 22 Cook Some Dishes 1999 02 00 New Year s Fresh 2000 01 28 Cityrama 2001 11 21 Erik 2003 02 01 Trefoils Hat 2004 05 19 Not Dead Yukari Rotten 2005 02 26 ME 2005 03 24 Twelve Plus Twelve 2008 08 27 Grrrl Summer Cape Kid etc 1 2008 10 08 Flammable Tapes 2008 10 08 Instrumentally FlammableReferences Edit a b Ian Martin Sep 5 2008 CD REVIEW Yukari Fresh grrrl summer cape kid etc Escalator Japan Times Retrieved 2010 09 01 Ian Martin Yukari Fresh Biography amp Awards Billboard Retrieved 2010 09 01 External links EditThe Official Escalator Records website Yukari s Radio Active Man radio show website 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