Luz (singer, born 1993)
Japanese singer
Kōji Tatewaki (Japanese: 帯刀光司; July 23, 1993 – August 19, 2025), also known professionally as Luz, was a Japanese singer. He released five original albums and two singles, and he was leader of the unit Royal Scandal and organizer for the XYZ Tour.
Early life
Luz was born in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, on July 23, 1993. He was born to a Japanese father and a mother who is of American, German, and Filipino descent—his grandmother was Filipino and his grandfather was American and German. He was part of a light music club in high school, choosing to be a vocalist instead of a guitarist because the club lacked vocalists.
Career
He made his music debut in 2010 by publishing videos on Nico Nico Douga, and rose in popularity through live events. His stage name "Luz" came from a suggestion from a livestream chat after he suggested one with 光, a kanji within his real name.
His first album, tWoluz, was released in 2014. In 2015, he released two versions of Labyrinth; the "White" edition charted at #3 on the Oricon Albums Chart. He made his first tour, Genesis, in 2016.
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