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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 [[Crossdresser|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.
* ''Glitter'' (2006, reissued in 2008 as ''Glitter (Best of Indies)'')
* ''Hyakki Yagyou'' (2007, EP)
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* ''Queen'' (2011)
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* [[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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