Discover noa (乃紫)
noa (乃紫) and her journey to stardom has only just begun. The Japanese female singer and songwriter’s smash hit, “Any angles,” went viral on TikTok — despite launching her music career only a few years ago.
This article answers commonly asked questions about the Japanese female singer-songwriter noa.
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Who is noa?
noa (乃紫) is a Japanese female singer-songwriter who rose to fame on the social media platform, TikTok. As a self-produced artist, she manages every aspect of the production process, from songwriting and composition to arrangement and vocals. She is also deeply involved in the music video production and artwork for her songs.
As she creates music in the TikTok and streaming era, she aims to craft songs that instantly captivate listeners, providing a “love at first sight” effect.
When did noa start making music?
noa began making music as a college student in 2022. During her university summer vacation, she learned that an acquaintance was using digital music software Logic as a hobby, and decided to try it out herself. This sparked her passion for music composition, eventually leading to her sharing her music online.
In an interview, she shared, “Since I already enjoyed writing and editing videos, I thought why not try sharing short content on social media.” In June of that year, she started sharing her music on social media, with a primary focus on TikTok.
What was noa’s debut song?
noa made her digital debut in December of 2022 with the song, “HAIHAI” (杯杯).
Initially, a portion of the song was shared as a demo on TikTok in November, which accumulated over 800,000 views within a month. The digital single was then officially released the following month.
Check out the music video above, as she eats food at a Chinese restaurant.
How did noa become popular?
noa rose to prominence through her song, “Any angles”(全方向美少女). Released on January 4, 2024, the track quickly gained popularity on social media, trending on various TikTok, Spotify, and Apple Music charts.
Its popularity has grown internationally, with many of today’s top K-pop idols (including members from TWICE, aespa, and Itzy) sharing TikToks featuring the song. This inspired her release of the Korean version of the song in February 2024.
Check out her performance of the song below, on the popular YouTube channel, THE FIRST TAKE.
When did noa learn the guitar?
noa started playing when was a high school student. In an interview, she mentions stumbled upon her mother’s acoustic guitar in the storage shed at home. She began playing it out of curiosity. At the time, she shared that the thought of performing in front of anyone had never crossed her mind.
What artists have inspired singer-songwriter noa?
Growing up, noa has shared that she was and continues to be a huge fan of Sheena Ringo, and her band, Tokyo Incidents (東京事変). She is also a big fan of the Japanese rock band, RADWIMPS.
“I felt like I witnessed a new artistic identity for the generation to come.”
noa
Additionally, Vaundy and Wurts were the artists who inspired her to pursue music more seriously. Observing their work, she noticed how their creativity extended beyond just music production, encompassing video production and artwork as well. Reflecting on this, noa elaborates, “I felt like I witnessed a new artistic identity for the generation to come.”
Where can I follow noa?
Keep an eye on the breakout Japanese singer noa (and her bright future ahead!)
Artist page
https://www.tunecore.co.jp/artists/no–a
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