Maiko Nakamura (中村 舞子, Nakamura Maiko, born June 15, 1991in Manila, Philippines) is a Japanese R&B singer. She debuted as a musician in 2008 with the song "Because...," a collaboration with LGYankees. Since then, she has collaborated on a number of singles with R&B musicians. In 2011, she broke into the top 10 on the RIAJ Digital Track Chart with her two collaborations with the group Cliff Edge: "The Answer" from her second album Answer, as well as "Endless Tears" from the group's greatest hits album Best of Love.
Biography
Nakamura's father is Japanese, while her mother is of Spanish and Filipino origin. She was surrounded by Western music when she grew up.
In October 2011, Nakamura switched labels from King Records to Pony Canyon's KnifeEdge, releasing her song "Never Let Me Go" as her first release.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album information | Chart position
| Total sales
|
|---|
| 2010 | Cure- Released: January 20, 2010
- Label: No Doubt Tracks (QWCH-10016)
- Formats: CD, digital download, rental CD
| 45 | 6,400 |
| 2011 | Answer- Debut major label album
- Released: January 12, 2011
- Label: King Records (KICS-91638)
- Formats: CD, digital download, rental CD
| 23 | 11,000 |
Extended plays
| Year | Album information |
|---|
| 2010 | Step By Step- iTunes exclusive EP
- Released: March 31, 2010
- Label: Damore MC Promotion Inc.
- Formats: Digital download
|
| 2011 | Moment- Wonder Goo exclusive release to celebrate her 20th birthday
- Released: June 15, 2011
- Label: B-Fairy Records (BRCA-00005)
- Formats: CD
|
Singles
Singles as lead artist
| Release | Title | Notes | Chart positions | Album |
|---|
Billboard Japan Hot 100
| RIAJ digital tracks
|
|---|
| 2010 | "First Desire" feat. Hiro from LGYankees, Yamazaru | Promotional single, music video filmed | 88 | 25 | Cure |
| "Waiting for Love" feat. Noa | Promotional single | — | 31 |
| 2011 | "Fragile (Anata ga Ita...)" (あなたがいた, "I Had You") | — | 29 | Answer |
| "The Answer" feat. Cliff Edge | Promotional single, music video filmed | 47 | 8 |
| "Let Go" | Promotional single, M-Flo cover | — | 6 | M-Flo Tribute: Stitch the Future and Past |
| "Never Let Me Go" | Debut digital single under Pony Canyon | — | 22 | - |
Singles as featured artist
| Release | Artist | Title | Notes | Chart position | Album |
|---|
Billboard Japan Hot 100
| RIAJ digital tracks
|
|---|
| 2008 | LGYankees feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Because..." | Charted in 2009, music video filmed | — | 83 | No Doubt!!!: No Limit |
| 2009 | Noa feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Tsuki no Hikari" (月のヒカリ, "Moon Light") | Promotional single | — | 13 | Lucy Love: Season II |
| LGYankees feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Love Sick" | — | 16 | Made in LGYankees |
| So-Ta feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Precious Days" | — | 13 | Why |
| 2010 | T CLIFF EDGE feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Aitakute, Sunao ni Narenakute" (会いたくて、素直になれなくて, "I Miss You, I've Gotta Be Honest") | — | 18 | Re:Birth |
| Zushi Sankyōdai with Maiko Nakamura | "Love for You..." | — | 44 | Z3 Drive Music |
| 2011 | CLIFF EDGE feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Endless Tears" | Promotional single, music video filmed | 26 | 2 | Best of Love |
| Firework DJs | "This Love" mix Maiko Nakamura | Digital single | — | 66 | - |
| KG | "Itsumo Soba de" (いつもそばで, "Always By My Side") duet with Maiko Nakamura | Promotional single | — | 13 | Still Goes On... |
| CLIFF EDGE feat. Maiko Nakamura | "The Distance" | Promotional single, music video filmed | 24 | 11 | Love Symphony |
Other appearances
| Release | Artist | Title | Album |
|---|
| 2009 | LGYankees feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Because..." (Live) | No Doubt!!!: No Limit Live 2008 (DVD) |
| Noa feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Tsuki no Hikari" (DJ No.2 (LGYankees) Remix) | Lucy Love Winter Season |
| 2010 | So-Ta feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Precious Days" (Live) | No Doubt Life!!: Live Tour 2009 (DVD) |
| Noa feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Tsuki no Hikari" (Live) |
| Maiko Nakamura feat. Hiro from LGYankees, Yamazaru | "First Desire" (Live) |
| LGYankees feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Because..." (Live) |
| "Because... (LG Mega Mix!!!!!)" | No Doubt Tracks |
