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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.
[[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.
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.
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.


'''Discography:'''
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* ''Glitter'' (2006, reissued in 2008 as ''Glitter (Best of Indies)'')
* ''Glitter'' (2006, reissued in 2008 as ''Glitter (Best of Indies)'')
* ''Hyakki Yagyou'' (2007, EP)
* ''Hyakki Yagyou'' (2007, EP)
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* ''Queen'' (2011)
* ''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.
* [[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.
* [[Camp Gay]]: You really can't get much more camp than Kaya.

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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 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, 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.

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.

Discography:
  • Glitter (2006, reissued in 2008 as Glitter (Best of Indies))
  • Hyakki Yagyou (2007, EP)
  • Kaya Meikyoku Series 1: Bonjour! Chanson (2009, EP)
  • Queen (2011)
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