Jun Shibata Explained

Jun Shibata
Background:solo_singer
Alias:Shibajun
Birth Date:19 November 1976
Birth Place:Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Instrument:Vocals, piano
Genre:J-pop
Occupation:Singer, songwriter
Years Active:1998–present
Label:Dreamusic Incorporated (2001–2005)
Victor Entertainment (2006 -)

, nicknamed "Shibajun", is a Japanese pop female singer-songwriter.[1] She was born in Setagaya, Tokyo. In 2016, she was diagnosed with partial hearing loss.[2]

Musical characteristics

Many of her songs are of slow and medium tempo and/or ballads expressive of fragility. Occasionally her soft vocals are accompanied by herself on the piano.

In the early stages of her singing career, she was known to have travelled extensively nationwide to perform live at local record stores in front of small crowds.

She has provided lyrics to the well-known Japanese singing-duo Chemistry for their song "Tsukiyo".

Discography

Numbers in bold represent peak Oricon Weekly Ranking position.

Singles

Studio albums

Compilations

DVDs

Digital releases

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 柴田淳「私は幸せ」インタビュー. japanese. Natalie. September 19, 2017. August 22, 2018.
  2. News: 柴田淳、右耳の異常を告白 急性低音障害型感音難聴の診断に「心も体も悲鳴」. japanese. Oricon News. February 4, 2016. August 22, 2018.
  3. News: 柴田淳、『科捜研の女』主題歌も収録のアルバム。タイトルは『バビルサの牙』. japanese. BARKS. November 6, 2014. August 22, 2018.
  4. Web site: 柴田淳 自分と幸せを探して 2年8カ月ぶりにオリジナルアルバム. japanese. Mainichi Shimbun. February 8, 2018. August 22, 2018.