The Dance for Philosophy
The Dance for Philosophy フィロソフィーのダンス | |
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| Genres | J-pop |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Sony Music Records |
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The Dance for Philosophy (Japanese: フィロソフィーのダンス) is a Japanese girl group. Abbreviated as Filonosu (Japanese: フィロのス), the girl group was formed in 2015.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]Formed in July 2015 after auditions and scouting, based on the concept of having idols sing lyrics with contemporary funk, R&B, and philosophical backgrounds. The group performed under the name "Funky But Chic".
During the time of the original four-member group, they called themselves the "Best Four" and released a song with the same name in the hopes of being the best four-member unit.
In 2022, the group held a "mid-career audition" for new members to join the group following the graduation of one of the original four members. Two new members were selected by the Best Four themselves, and the current five-member group was formed.
The group aims to transcend the framework of idols and become a group loved by all music fans.
The group's name is a tribute to Alejandro Jodorowsky's film "Dance of Reality" and The Shaggs' "Philosophy of the World".[4]
It is produced by Keitaro Kamo, who has produced Wolfles, Kishidan, Number Girl, Base Ball Bear, and others. Kamo also serves as manager, so called "management. After joining Sony Music Entertainment (SME), he signed a management contract with SME.[5][6]
In 2020, she made her major label debut with Sony Music Labels.[7]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]Indie
[edit]- FUNKY BUT CHIC (released November 23, 2016)
- THE FOUNDER (released November 22, 2017)
- Excelsior (エクセルシオール; released March 22, 2019)
Major
[edit]- Ai no Tetsugaku (愛の哲学; released April 27, 2022)
Remix Albums
[edit]- SAPIOSEXUAL (released March 06, 2020)
Extended Plays
[edit]- Red Carnival (released October 19, 2023)
- One Summer Dream (released September 20, 2023)
References
[edit]- ^ Inc, Natasha. "フィロソフィーのダンス、メジャーデビューシングルはヒャダイン作詞の"2020年イチ踊れる1曲"（コメントあり）". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-08-01.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ https://wpb.shueisha.co.jp/news/entertainment/2016/08/13
- ^ "フィロソフィーのダンス、2025年の10周年イヤーに向け新曲リリース＆自身最大規模の全国ツアー開催".
- ^ https://x.com/keitarokamo/status/798197863821938689.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "フィロソフィーのダンスが1stワンマンで提示した、「アイドル」というフォーマットの先". Real Sound｜リアルサウンド (in Japanese). 2016-11-28. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ http://www.ongakusyugi.net/interview/publicEntrySP.php?article_id=201611001452b24d4.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Inc, Natasha. "フィロソフィーのダンス、ソニーからメジャーデビュー（コメントあり）". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-08-01.
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