Crystal Kay
Crystal Kay Williams (born 26 February 1986 in Yokohama, Japan) is a Japanese-born singer, songwriter, actress and radio host. She is also known as "Kuri" by her fans. She is well known for her songs "Koi ni Ochitara" and "Boyfriend -part II-". As of April 2021, she has released thirteen albums.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Crystal Kay Williams |
| Born | 26 February 1986
(aged 40) Yokohama, Japan |
| Genres | R&B, Japanese Pop |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1999-present |
| Labels | Sony Music Entertainment Japan |
| Website | Official Website |
Born and raised in Yokohama to an African-American father and a Japanese mother of Korean descent,[1] Crystal Kay speaks English and Japanese fluently and records music in both languages.[2] In 2003 she released an English compilation album called Natural: World Premiere Album. She started singing on television commercials when she was four years old. When she was twelve she was signed to Epic Records. Kay's first album C.L.L Crystal Lover Light was released on March 23, 2000 when Kay was fourteen.
Albums
- 2000: C.L.L Crystal Lover Light
- 2001: 637 -Always and Forever-
- 2002: Almost Seventeen
- 2003: 4 Real
- 2005: Crystal Style
- 2006: Call me Miss...
- 2007: All Yours
- 2008: Color Change!
- 2010: Spin the Music
- 2012: Vivid
- 2015: Shine
- 2018: For You
- 2021: I Sing
References
- ↑ Poole, Robert Michael. Crystal Kay is having a ball. The Japan Times (2009-10-16). Retrieved 2025-11-08.
- ↑ Genius Japan – [INTERVIEW Harmony in Diversity: Crystal Kay’s 25-Year Journey, Musical Legacy, and Trailblazing Impact on Japan’s Entertainment Scene]. Genius. Retrieved 2025-11-08.