Is Aya's solo career ending?

[claymore]

Seeing the continuous promotion of gam with singles, concerts, and a album, makes me think that aya's solo career is being put aside or is near it's end. Aya has been involved with nun, def diva, and gam which promotes her as a singer in a group instead of a solo singer. Upfront has not released a studio album that was not a cover or best of album since 2003. I am happy that she is appearing on and hosting shows, and has had lots of concerts.

But that should not stop them from producing a "new" album and more solo singles. Upfront has stopped making alo hello releases for her. And is releasing less aya photobooks while producing tons of them for other hp members. Photobooks bring in lots of money and bring attention to artists in hp. But she has had less of those releases recently then other solo singers like maki and nacchi and mm members.

[RionZ]

Oh well, she has been active in groups like you said, she does plenty of CMs, does plenty of talk-shows...all is still well, imo.

She's already had two Alo-Hello's...and is still doing GAM.  Perhaps after the GAM album she'll have a solo release.  I heard she's doing a drama so maybe we'll have a single for that

But seriously, no new single in a year is bad lol

[ASSEMblerEX]

Doubtful, she's still a strong brand.

[RionZ]

Doubtful, she's still a strong brand.

lol straight to the point and probably answered the question better than me :evil:

[LovelyMermaid]

Just because she's active in GAM right now, I don't think it means her solo career will end o.o I can see her releasing something solo later in the year, probably.

[anythursday]

Yeah - Tsunku won't say no to the money-making Aya. She is considered the most successful H!P solo artist no (though I guess this is debatable with her recent dip in sales with Naked Songs)?

Interestingly enough, I read something today that states that Aya's popularity is way over her time now. I don't know. I think she appeals to a certain crowd. The slightly more music/skills oriented crowd and plus she is as cute as a button.

[LovelyMermaid]

^ Naked songs was released then forgotten about by all of H!P, like, it was released, then boom, no promotion. Im sure they still see the profit in Ayaya ~:heart:

[Dj-B13]

I also too highly doubt that but anything could happen and you never know when.

But as said, Tsunku would'nt want to lose her, started off Solo and has been strong ever since and is featured in everything ranging from:

Ads
Commercials
Billboards
Tv Shows
Movies

so much. GO GO GO AYAYA :ONcool1: :ONwriggly:

[anythursday]

^ Naked songs was released then forgotten about by all of H!P, like, it was released, then boom, no promotion. Im sure they still see the profit in Ayaya ~:heart:

oh yeah - when i meant debatable - i meant between aya and goto - with SBT, goto came up on the charts again - aya dipped on the other hand. either way, both are awesome H!P soloists.

Tsunku is just riding the GAM wave.

[edhead999]

Aya is just too talented for Tsunku to end her solo career.

Aside from the Naked Album (which I thought was really good), she's the most successful solo artist in H!P IMO... er that's already been said. Yeah >.>

Anyway, I don't think GAM means the end of Aya's solo career. I don't know if it's just me, but her songs and her style has that thing, that unique thing that differs her from the other H!P artists.

[RionZ]

I'd say GAM is over after the tour and album...so don't count GAM as Ayaya's permanent thing.

[Tanier]

I highly doubt it. this gives Aya a chance to revive her solo career by singing old solo songs.. and Miki the same.. even if they aren't on the setlist. its likely that they will both do atleast one or to solo songs in my opinion.

[claymore]

I know that UFA won't let her go because she brings attention and money. Being in movies, hosting tv shows , and promoting products has nothing to do with her being a solo singer. It has to do with her being marketable. I think that as time goes by aya is seen as a tv host and cm talent and not a solo singer. And not putting out solo work does not help. I guess if I pay attention to sales her being solo is not important. Because groups that she is in sell more then she does recently. Aya said that tsunku is no longer her producer so that helps explain the lack of solo releases and low sales. Because hp fans love tsunku releases and dislike non tsunku releases.

[anythursday]

H!P fans hate non-tsunku produced albums? seriously? i wouldn't ever have imagined that.... it's just a different style... in my opinion, aya's stuff would reach a wider crowd...

[Tanier]

H!P fans hate non-tsunku produced albums? seriously? i wouldn't ever have imagined that.... it's just a different style... in my opinion, aya's stuff would reach a wider crowd...

The average h!p fan isn't as smart as you, and doesnt really think like that  anythursday unfortunately.

[RionZ]

I highly doubt it. this gives Aya a chance to revive her solo career by singing old solo songs.. and Miki the same.. even if they aren't on the setlist. its likely that they will both do atleast one or to solo songs in my opinion.

lol, belongs in the concert thread? or album thread? either way i agree with that

[BigDnm01]

I don't think her solo career ending.  She just focusing on GAM rite now so that they can establish themselves as a permanent unit and not just a temporary one.  Maybe after the album and probably one more GAM single, she'll start doing her solo work again while Miki busy with her duties as leader of MoMusu.  

What exactly is this about Tsunku not producing Aya no more? i never heard of this.  why is that? when did they say this? could i get some info on this?

[claymore]

Gam helps miki more then it does aya. In the same way that def diva, and nun did more to help the other members in those groups. Aya is the only solo hp member that I like and seeing her in group after group bothers me. Because I think her talent is restricted in a group. She will probably be put into another group so ufa can get more people to kouhaku.

[hibachifinal]

well, a bit sidetracked, but... i think, Aya is enjoying working as a part of GAM.

in that sense..., let her be..?

[black velvet]

I agree that she provides a sufficient amount of income, but after seeing the sales provided by Naked Songs . . . Of course, it was a fantastic album, but many fans constantly complain that they don't like Aya's mature style. For some reason, they can't face the fact that Aya isn't into bubblegum pop anymore, and she's not going to jump into R & B like Goto or go heavy on guitar riffs. Personally, I think this is a style that suits her. Why push her into something she doesn't like doing? And, obviously, she's very happy to be working with her friend (agreeing with roninbuddha here), so I don't think she's getting ripped off in this deal.

Tsunku concentration on GAM is probably because it's what fans wanted, and they're both very popular. We all assumed that it would stay a solid unit if their sales were decent, and they've proved to be that way so far. While it's nice to have both of them together, I see how everyone is a bit upset that Aya is lacking solo music, yet Miki is still releasing with MM. I'm also sad, because I want some more Aya solo music, but I am content that she is at least releasing music in some form or fashion, even if it is within a unit. Perhaps after this whole GAM thing, she'll release a new single. *positive thinking*