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[[File:kaya-tvt_3998.jpg|frame|This is one of his ''less''-flashy outfits.]]
 
[[Kaya]] is a [[Synth Pop]] [[Visual Kei]] singer known for his wide vocal range, flamboyant fashion style (usually involving [[Cross DresserCrossdresser|dresses and other feminine attire]]), and being one of the few openly gay men in the Japanese music industry.
 
He started off as the vocalist for a few small electro-VK bands before forming Schwarz Stein with musician Hora in 2001. The duo released several singles and an album before breaking up due to [[Creative Differences]] in 2004, leading Kaya to start off his solo career in 2006. He was first signed to Midi:Nette, [[Malice Mizer|Mana's]] record label, before moving to Next Media Communications, a major label--then going back to being an indie artist when that label went bankrupt in 2009.
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Kaya has performed around the world, touring Europe and South America with several concerts in the United States as well. He's collaborated with several other [[Visual Kei]] musicians (including half of the members of [[Versailles]]), and, in 2011, reunited with Hora for a one-time Schwarz Stein reunion concert.
 
Not to be confused with [[w:Kaya|any of the other creator4s, characters, or works called "Kaya"]].
'''Discography:'''
 
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* ''Glitter'' (2006, reissued in 2008 as ''Glitter (Best of Indies)'')
* ''Hyakki Yagyou'' (2007, EP)
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* ''Queen'' (2011)
 
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=== Tropes applying to Kaya and his music: ===
 
* [[Breakup Breakout]]: Both Kaya and Hora have had good careers after Schwarz Stein disbanded, but it's hard to contest that Kaya's become much more well-known.
* [[Camp Gay]]: You really can't get much more camp than Kaya.
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* [[Nice Shoes]]: Platform boots. Which he dances in.
* [[Obligatory Bondage Song]]: "Rose Jail".
* [[Of Corsets Sexy]]: Several of his outfits. One example: [http://cdn.7static.com/static/img/sleeveart/00/011/459/0001145978_500.jpg the cover]{{Dead link}} for the "Madame Rosa no Shoukan" single.
* [[Only One Name]]
* [[Performance Video]]: The video for "Awilda", which mostly consists of clips from one of his live performances.
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