George Nozuka
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![]() George Nozuka's 2006 Album "Believe"
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Birth name | George koichi Nozuka | |
Born | April 28, 1986 | |
Origin | Canada | |
Genre(s) | Pop | |
Occupation(s) | Singer | |
Years active | 2006–present | |
Label(s) | HC Entertainment Group, Fontana North | |
Website | GeorgeExclusive.com |
George Nozuka (b. April 28, 1986 [1]) is a Canadian R&B/Pop singer of Japanese and Caucasian descent.[2] In the week of October 27, his debut single, "Talk to Me" peaked at #1 on the MuchMusic Music Video countdown.
George sings, plays keyboards, guitar and harmonica, and co-wrote all of the songs on his album.[3] The 20-year-old spent 12 months recording it in Toronto, Los Angeles and Sweden with a number of producers, including Perry Alexander, Roy "Royalty" Hamilton and Anthony M.
Nozuka is a nephew of actor Kevin Bacon by marriage.[4] His younger brother Justin is also an R&B singer, and his brother Philip, an actor, has appeared on Degrassi: The Next Generation.
George attended St. Andrew's College until 2002, moving to Etobicoke School of the Arts for musical theatre. He graduated in 2005.
George has claimed that he wants to marry one Megan Katsumi from Toronto. She is also half Japanese, half Caucasian. Due to this, they are a perfect match.
[edit] Singles
Song | Album | Year |
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Talk to Me | Believe | 2006 |
Lie to Me | Believe | 2006-2007 |
I Wanna Love You | Believe | 2007 |
[edit] External Links
[edit] References
- ^ One80, George: Smooth & Soulful
- ^ Ricepaper, George Nozuka interview
- ^ ChartAttack, George Is Ready To Believe In Backstreet Power
- ^ Edmonton Sun, Famous uncle, Backstreet mentor inspire popster George