[IDOL Feature] lyrical school

Wazzup everyone? Today, I'm starting something new. Its called IDOL Feature! I am an idol fan and why not share my love? Basically these posts are about idols, usually the ones I follow. Also, hopefully after introducing these idol groups, you might find them interesting and in turn support them. So without further adieu, our first group for IDOL Feature: lyrical school!

As you may know, Japan has loads of diverse idol groups each with its different themes. This time its a fusion of hip hop and idoru music. Yeap, a hiphop idol group! It may sound strange but this formula kinda worked for lyrical school. Not only that, they have actual big name hiphop music producers i.e. "tofubeats" (the one responsible for Hitomi Arai's Come On Honey) producing their music. This group started out as tengal6 and are part of the T-Palette Records label. T-Palette in turn is a japanese record label which a specializes in idols and its a subsidiary of Japan's Tower Records division. During their run as tengal6, the group was quite well received and they undergo a name change to the current "lyrical school". They underwent some member changes as well. Original members Mariko and Erika graduated, new members Minan and Hina were added.

They were one of the performers during last year's Tokyo Idol Festival. I remembered taking a break near the Festival Stage area when they appeared. It was my first encounter with them and was truly impressed. Their delivery was good and the fans were particularly interesting. Heck, there was a big sized dude who actually surfed in crowd. Whoa! Even at the goods area, which they made an appearance, its a was a large turnout of fans. They were have quite a fan following. It rubbed onto me ever since and I put them as one of my favourite acts.

A lyrical school performance

Members Profile:

Mei (My Favourite!)

Mei is kitty's favourite member. She is represented by the colour red. One of the shortest member in the group. Dont let her height fool you! Her performances is always bursting with energy.

Ayaka

Ayaka is regarded the cute member (and leader) of the group. She usually sports twintails in lives and concerts. She is represented by the colour blue.

Yumi

Yumi is one of the first generation members. Regard as the senior of the group. She is represented by the colour black.

Ami

Ami is also another first gen member. She is represented by the colour Orange.

Hina

One of the youngest member of the group. She is also one of the latest addition and replacing ex-member Mariko. Its due to her inclusion that the group shifted their base of operations in Fukushima to Tokyo. Also, she appeared in gravure for a recent contest.

Hina in gravure

Minan

Another one of the newer members, she joined after ex-member Erika graduated. She is represented by the colour purple.



Previously lyrical school has its own shop too! Its called the "Lyrical School Official Store". It held limited collaboration items with a Shibuya OIOI store as evident from this link: http://lyricalschool.com/?p=2772

lyrical school are not the only hiphop idol group around. Theres Rhymeberry and their current lineup actually has quite a chaotic makeover. Regardless these groups have quite a following and perhaps the nature of its theme resonates well to both idol and casual fans.

From an interesting theme to crowd surfing to official shop, why not give hiphop idol music a try? ^_^