Phekoo Explained
| Phekoo |
| Birth Name: | Sean Phekoo |
| Birth Date: | 1981 2, mf=yes |
| Birth Place: | Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Years Active: | 2012–present |
| Module: | | Embed: | yes | | Instrument: | Drums, keyboard |
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Sean Phekoo (born February 13, 1981), known by his stage name/surname Phekoo (pronounced Fāy-Ko͞o, stylized as PHEKOO) is an American composer, musician and record producer. In 2013 Phekoo became the first foreigner ever to win the Japan Record Award Grand Prize (JRA) for "Song of the Year".[1] [2] Phekoo is a member of the band Red Diamond Dogs (RDD).[3] [4]
Career
Phekoo is the composer for the multi-platinum single "Exile Pride" by male vocal-dance group Exile.
The official music video for Exile Pride won Video of the Year at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards Japan.[5]
Phekoo composed the song Angel Heart, from album Love Ballade, by male vocalist Exile Atsushi. On December 3, 2012 Love Ballade debuted at #1 on the Oricon charts.[6] Angel Heart was the "theme song" for the Japanese Red Cross Society's "Cross Now!" campaign in 2014 and 2015.[7] [8] [9]
Phekoo is a member of Japan-based pop band Red Diamond Dogs (RDD), featuring singer-songerwriter Exile Atsushi. In 2016, RDD made their debut on the "Exile Atsushi It's Showtime!!" Japan tour, performing 11 shows.[10]
Discography
Compositions
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Awards/Certifications |
|---|
|
| 1 (2x) | 1,012,407 | Japan Record Award[11] |
| Angel Heart | - Artsist: Exile Atsushi
- Album: Love Ballade
- Release date: 2014-12-03
| 1 | 100,000+ | RIAJ Gold[12]
| |
Singles
| Title | Artist | Release Date |
|---|
| Future Break Out | Red Diamond Dogs | July 6, 2016 |
| First Liners[13] | Red Diamond Dogs | July 6, 2016 |
| Stand By Me | Red Diamond Dogs | February 15, 2017 |
| Red Soul Blue Dragon | Red Diamond Dogs | July 11, 2018 |
| Memory Rain | Red Diamond Dogs | July 11, 2018 |
| Good Vibes[14] | Red Diamond Dogs | September 4, 2019 | |
Notes and References
- News: PHEKOO – No other foreigner has earned as much respect from Japanese musicians and industry alike!. manager-amp. May 11, 2015. avex music publishing inc.. 2017-04-05. en.
- News: Int'l Power Players: AVEX. Billboard. 2017-04-05. en.
- News: EXILE ATSUSHI's new project "RED DIAMOND DOGS" starts!! + Release of the Double A-side single. June 5, 2016. European EXILE TRIBE. 2017-04-05. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20170207020034/http://www.europeanexiletribe.com/en/archives/9501. February 7, 2017. dead.
- News: EXILE ATSUSHI announces his new project, "Red Diamond Dogs" + double A-side single "Beautiful Gorgeous Love/First Liners"! – Music. OneHallyu. 2017-04-05. en.
- News: Winners MTV VMAJ 2014. MTV Japan. 2017-04-05. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20151113035336/http://www.mtvjapan.com/vmaj2014/jp/winners/. November 13, 2015. dead.
- News: Kanjani8 and EXILE ATSUSHI top the weekly Oricon charts! 12/01-12/07. December 10, 2014. ARAMA! JAPAN. 2017-04-06. en-US.
- Web site: EXILE Official Website. EXILE Official Website. ja. 2017-04-05.
- Web site: EXILE Official Website. EXILE Official Website. ja. 2017-04-05.
- News: [CM] EXILE ATSUSHI's "Angel Heart" – Japanese Red Cross Society]. May 6, 2015. European EXILE TRIBE. 2017-04-05. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20170407233717/http://www.europeanexiletribe.com/en/archives/4267. April 7, 2017. dead.
- News: EXILE ATSUSHI Forms New Band RED DIAMOND DOGS. May 31, 2016. ARAMA! JAPAN. 2017-04-05. en-US.
- Web site: 活動〜日本レコード大賞〜【公益社団法人 日本作曲家協会】. JACOMPA. ja-JP. 2017-04-05.
- Web site: 一般社団法人 日本レコード協会. www.riaj.or.jp. 2017-04-05.
- News: Exile Atsushi's RED DIAMOND DOGS release PV for their debut song "First Liners"! JAPAKO Music. June 28, 2016. JAPAKO Music. 2017-04-05. en-GB. https://web.archive.org/web/20170206212603/http://japakomusic.com/exile-atsushis-red-diamond-dogs-release-pv-debut-song-first-liners/. February 6, 2017. dead.
- Web site: 9/4(水)Release RED DIAMOND DOGS NEWシングル「GOOD VIBES」. EXILE mobile. ja. 2019-09-20.
