BREATHE

BREATHE promothing THE BREATHE (2021)

**BREATHE** is a Japanese pop-R&B duo. They were first managed by LDH JAPAN and signed to the record label rhythm zone. The duo was formed by producer Matsuo Kiyoshi and disbanded in April 2016.

On March 2021, the members announced the comeback of the duo but outside of LDH.

## Members

* Miyata Satoshi
* Tada Kazuya

## History

### Pre-debut

Matsuo Kiyoshi, the producer behind the songs of vocal duo CHEMISTRY, was a judge at the *VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 2 ~Yume o Motta Wakamono-tachi e~* in 2010. There, he was so impressed by the two finalists Miyata Satoshi and Tada Kazuya that he decided to work with them. Matsuo named the duo BREATHE with the intention for them "to keep singing just like they are breathing".

### 2011

After a period of busking, BREATHE debuted on December 21 with with the double A-side single "Aikagi / White Lies". "Aikagi" was composed by Daisuke Kawaguchi, while "White Lies'" was composed by Kiyoshi Matsuo; both songs had lyrics written by Matsuo. The single reached the #23 spot on the Oricon charts and managed to stay in the top 30 for 6 weeks.

### 2012-2016

After their debut, the duo took part in the *VBA LIVE TOUR VOCAL BATTLE STAGE*, where they toured with other VBA2 finalists. In 2012, they also started hosting their own radio show titled *BREATHE PLEASE*. Later on they released a cover album titled *Lovers' Voices* on March 13, 2013, and it featured well known Japanese love songs interpreted in a new way. To promote this album, BREATHE embarked on their first solo tour *BREATHE LIVE HOUSE TOUR 2013 "Lovers' Voices"*.

The duo resumed releasing physical singles in 2013 and 2014 with "Tomorrows" being their highest charting single to this day (#12 on the Oricon charts). Although they hadn't released an original studio album yet, they went on three more solo tours: *BREATHE LIVE TOUR 2014 ~Reason for breathing~*, *BREATHE LIVE 2015 Kokoro Iki* and *BREATHE OFFICIAL FAN CLUB LIVE TOUR 2015 "LOVE"*. They also took part in the *VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION Presents “VOCAL BATTLE STAGE 2014”*.

On April 29, 2016, BREATHE announced the end of their activities and the duo disbanded. Miyata would continue to work as a singer and Tada retired from the music industry.

### 2021

On March 13, the duo announced that they would be restarting activities following the 10th anniversary of the duo. Although, they would not be managed by LDH and working freelance.

On December 22, the duo released their first studio album *THE BREATHE*, which also celebrate the duo's 10th anniversary since debut. Matsuo Kiyoshi, the duo's creator, participated of the album as a supervisor. For the release, the duo would be also doing a crowdfunding project. For the supporters, the album would come with benefits depending of the donation, and would be delivered before the album's general release on December 22.

## Discography

* Albums
* Singles

Studio Album
1. [2021.12.22] THE BREATHE

Cover Albums
1. [2013.03.13] Lovers' Voices

Singles
1. [2011.12.21] Aikagi / White Lies
2. [2013.06.12] So High
3. [2013.11.13] Queen B / It's OK!! ~Kimi ga Iru Kara~ / Twinkle
4. [2014.05.14] Tomorrows
5. [2014.07.30] Share Happiness

Digital Singles
1. [2013.10.02] It's OK!! ~Kimi ga Iru Kara~
2. [2013.10.02] Queen B

Other Singles
1. [2014.10.01] Reason For Breathing (Venue Limited Single)

## Concerts/Tours

### Tours

1. [2013.05.24-2013.11.28] BREATHE LIVE HOUSE TOUR 2013 "Lovers' Voices"
2. [2014.10.10-2014.11.16] BREATHE LIVE TOUR 2014 ~Reason for breathing~
3. [2015.11.07-2016.01.10] BREATHE OFFICIAL FAN CLUB LIVE TOUR 2015 "LOVE"
4. [2021.07.22-2021.08.07] BREATHE LIVE 2021 ~Saikai~

### Concerts

1. [2015.02.01] BREATHE LIVE 2015 Kokoro Iki
2. [2015.07.20] "Kokoro Iki" Gentei LIVE 2015 "Natsu Matsuri ~ALL REQUEST SPECIAL~"

### Concerts Featured In

* [2012.02.29-2012.03.07] VBA LIVE TOUR 2012 VOCAL BATTLE STAGE
* [2014.04.24-25] VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION Presents "VOCAL BATTLE STAGE 2014"

## Works

### Music

Radio
* [2012-2016] BREATHE PLEASE

Music Video Appearances
* [2012] EXILE - "Bloom"

### TV

TV Shows
* Shuukan EXILE (2010-2015, TBS)
* FUTURE TRACKS→R（2011, TV Asahi)
* BREAK OUT (2012-2015, TV Asahi)
* EXILE soul (2012, MBS / TBS)
* Connect GO! GO! (2012-2013, J: COM)

## Trivia

* The main concept of the group's name is that “singing means breathing”, meaning that music is as important as breathing in order to live and their purpose is to establish this connection with their fans, making them always need the group's music in order to continue being alive.
* The group's fan club is named *Kokoro Iki*.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 LDHボーカルユニット・BREATHE、活動終了を発表 多田和也は引退
2. ↑ BREATHEより大切なお知らせ
3. ↑ Matsuo Kiyoshi's Twitter post
4. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CMzHCqkHwMr/
5. ↑ 【BREATHE】「1st ALBUM 」リリースプロジェクト！！