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In 2008, Kiyoshi released his first song commercially before being signed to a record label, with the song "Send" featured on the film "Cyborg She"'s soundtrack. He debuted officially in 2009 under EMI Music Japan with the song "Morning Sun," which was used in a commercial campaign for cellphone provider AU. Kiyoshi released his debut album "Philosophy" later in the month. The album was awarded a runner up award in the 2010 second CD Shop Awards.