Akiko Kobayashi
- January 9, 2024
- Singer-songwriter
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Akiko Kobayashi |
| Occupation | Singer-Songwriter |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 5, 1958(1958-11-05) |
| Age | 66 |
| Birthplace | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Akiko Kobayashi Biography
| Name | Akiko Kobayashi |
| Birthday | Nov 5 |
| Birth Year | 1958 |
| Place Of Birth | Tokyo |
| Birth Country | Japan |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Akiko Kobayashi is one of the most popular and richest Singer- Songwriter who was born on November 5, 1958 in Tokyo, Japan. Akiko Kobayashi (小林明子 , Kobayashi Akiko, born November 5, 1958) , also known by her alias Holi, is a Japanese singer, songwriter, composer and arranger.
Kobayashi collaborated with Brian Eno and U2 on their 1995 project, the Passengers. Her smash hit debut song, “Koi ni Ochite -Fall in love-” (恋におちて -Fall in love- ) from 1985s popular show “Kinyōbi no Tsumatachi e” made her famous in Japan.
Akiko Kobayashi Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Singer-Songwriter |
| House | Living in own house. |
Akiko Kobayashi is one of the richest Singer-Songwriter from Japan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Akiko Kobayashi 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She was born in Tokyo and first began singing at age 15 and writing, later, songs for other artists that became big hits at home and abroad making her famous. She received a degree in Philosophy from the prestigious Gakushuin University in Tokyo. Her first proper job in the music industry was as a secretary at a music publishing company, which she got through a professor from university. She debuted as a writer in 1984, writing the song “Moon Eyes” for folk duo Bread & Butter. Then, in 1985, she released her debut single “Koi ni Ochite -Fall in love-” (恋におちて -Fall in love- ) . The song became an instant hit, and earned Kobayashi a nomination for best newcomer at the 27th Japan Record Awards. Staff that worked on the recording began to compare Kobayashi’s voice to that of Karen Carpenter, lead singer of The Carpenters, and suggested she approach Richard Carpenter. After hearing her demo tape, and enjoying the melody and vocals, Richard announced that her album “City of Angels” would be released in 1988.
In 1991, Kobayashi relocated to the United Kingdom and released an album under the name “holi”. Soon after, she released a cover album of The Carpenters’ songs. In 2001, she married a British accountant.
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Facts & Trivia
Andrew Ranked on the list of most popular Singer-Songwriter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Japan. Akiko Kobayashi celebrates birthday on November 5 of every year.