john (ジョン) is a Japanese vocaloid producer and singer-songwriter. As a solo project, he performs under the name TOOBOE (トオボエ).

Career

From a young age, john was exposed to guitar and piano and began composing as a hobby using DTM.[2] Around 2018, he discovered artists such as balloon and NayutalieN, which sparked his interest in Vocaloid music.[3]

In April 2019, he uploaded his first Vocaloid song, Inferiority, to Niconico and YouTube, officially beginning his career as a Vocaloid producer.[2] Since then, he has created notable works such as Shunran, Itaino Itaino Tondeike, Jōzai, and Shinzō. Shunran has surpassed 45 million views on YouTube.[4]

In September 2020, john launched his solo project under the name "TOOBOE" and began producing both his own vocal works and songs for other artists while continuing his activities as a Vocaloid producer.[2]

In April 2022, he made his major debut under MASTERSIX FOUNDATION with his first single, Shinzō.[5]

Persona

The names "john" and "TOOBOE" are dog-related, as his musical theme revolves around "underdogs."[3] His primary sources of inspiration for lyrics include "anger" and "giving courage to others."[3] His influences include Hideo Okuda for lyricism and Shikao Suga for composition.[2] A notable characteristic of his Vocaloid tuning is the pronunciation of "ta" as "tsa, tsi, tsu, tse, tso." As a child, he aspired to become a manga artist.[3]

Discography

As john

Studio Albums

  • ANGRY DOG (August 24, 2019)
  • ROSE (December 22, 2019)
  • Miserable (August 21, 2020)
  • PINK MOON (June 16, 2023)

As TOOBOE

Studio Albums

  • Senshuraku (2021)
  • Stupid Dog (2024)

EPs

  • Jōzai (2022)

Singles

  • Akai Yoru (2020)
  • Doku (2020)
  • Yuuutsu (2021)
  • Kūfuku (2021, with Maeshima Soshi)
  • Mononoke / Shikai (2021)
  • Mahi (2021)
  • Hen (2021)
  • Alien / Blue Monday (2021)
  • Murasaki (2021)
  • Shinzō (2022)
  • Oxygen (2022)
  • Haiboku (2022)
  • Ivory (2022)
  • Jōzai (2022)
  • Chili Sauce (2022)
  • Oujougiwa no imi o shire (2023)
  • Roman (2023)
  • Appare Kanpai (2023)
  • Fish (2023)
  • Hakuai (2023)
  • Houkou (2024)
  • Hikari (2024)
  • Itaino itaino tondeike (2024)
  • Kire egoto (2024)
  • Collage (2024, with PUFFY)
  • Wonderful World (2024)

References

  1. ^ a b "About john/TOOBOE". YouTube.
  2. ^ a b c d Sugie, Yuka. "音楽クリエイター・johnのソロプロジェクトTOOBOE。聴く者を虜にしてしまう希有な存在のルーツやこだわりを紐解く". Fanplus Music (in Japanese). Retrieved 13 March 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ a b c d "yamaへの楽曲提供も話題　クリエイター john=TOOBOEに聞く、ソロプロジェクト始動の背景と創作活動の原点". RealSound (in Japanese). 31 October 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "春嵐 / 初音ミク". Youtube. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  5. ^ Manshima, Elio (1 May 2022). "john＝TOOBOEが今、メジャーデビューを選んだ理由　「心臓」で描いたテーマ、J-POPシーンでの活動も語る". Real Sound (in Japanese). Retrieved 13 March 2025.
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TOOBOE
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