Kingo Hamada

Kingo Hamada
濱田 金吾
Born (1953-01-17) January 17, 1953
Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Genres
Occupations
  • Vocalist
  • composer
InstrumentsBass guitar, guitar, keyboards
Years active1974–present
Labels
Websitekingohamada.com

Kingo Hamada (濱田 金吾, Hamada Kingo) (born January 17, 1953) is a Japanese singer-songwriter.

Life and career

Hamada was a member of the folk group Craft before pursuing a solo career.[2]

At one point, when Shōgo Hamada, who was not related to Kingo, was becoming popular, the latter's agency and record label gave him the tagline "When you think of Hamada, you think of Kingo" (ハマダといえば、キンゴで〜す, Hamada to ieba, Kingo de〜su).[3]

Impact

In 2017, "Crystal Dolphin" by Engelwood sampled "Machi no Dorufin" from Hamada's 1982 midnight cruisin' album. "Crystal Dolphin" later became a popular Internet meme. The original song, Machi No Dorufin, gained widespread prominence as a result of Engelwood's sample.[4]

Discography

Singles

Title B-Side Details
MAY SICK "SUNRISE-SUNSET"
  • Released: January 21, 1980
  • Label: Air Records
  • Format: EP
HOTEL SURF-RIDER "LONELY WIND"
  • Released: June 21, 1981
  • Label: Air Records
  • Format: EP
Portrait Woman "Ondine"
  • Released: February 2, 1981
  • Label: Air Records
  • Format: LP
N.Y.CITY MARATHON "SENTIMENTAL MOMENT"
  • Released: November 5, 1981
  • Label: Air Records
  • Format: EP
GATSBY WOMAN "SO, I LOVE YOU"
  • Released: August 10, 1983
  • Label: Alfa Moon
  • Format: EP
Kokoro no mama ni Once Again "Cool Heart"
  • Released: August 22, 1985
  • Label: Toshiba EMI/Eastworld
  • Formats: EP

Studio albums

Title Details
Manhattan in the Rain
  • Released: January 21, 1980
  • Label: Air Records
  • Format: LP
Gentle Travelin'
  • Released: February 21, 1981
  • Label: Air Records
  • Format: LP
Feel the Night
  • Released: November 5, 1981
  • Label: Air Records
  • Format: LP
midnight cruisin'
  • Released: October 21, 1982
  • Label: Alfa Moon
  • Format: LP
Mugshot
  • Released: August 24, 1983
  • Label: Alfa Moon
  • Format: LP
Heart Cocktail
  • LP Released: March 1, 1985
  • CD Released: March 21, 1985
  • Label: Toshiba EMI/Eastworld
  • Formats: LP, CD
Fall in Love
  • LP Released: October 19, 1985
  • CD Released: December 21, 1985
  • Label: Toshiba EMI/Eastworld
  • Formats: LP, CD

Compilation albums

Title Details
From NY to LA
  • Released: March 5, 1986
  • Label: Air Records
  • Format: LP
Best Collection ~Moon Years~
  • Released: February 27, 2002
  • Label: East West Japan
  • Format: CD
Kingo Hamada Golden☆Best
  • Released: July 26, 2006
  • Label: BMG Japan
  • Format: CD

References

  1. ^ Princen, Gill (October 29, 2024). "The Ultimate Guide to Japanese City Pop". Yokogao Magazine. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "濱田金吾、初のレーベル3社にまたがるベストアルバムをリリース" [Kingo Hamada to release his first compilation album spanning three labels]. Barks (in Japanese). Japan Music Network. October 17, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
  3. ^ "濱田金吾さんが語る「ハマダといえば、キンゴで～す」の真相 ｜あの人は今こうしている". 日刊ゲンダイDIGITAL. April 13, 2015. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
  4. ^ Groves, Stuart (April 21, 2021). "Crystal Dolphin – The making of an Internet Sensation". Motionographer. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
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