TK Arrest Aftermath… TK Family Shutout

On November 4th, Tetsuya Komuro, former producer of Namie Amuro, was arrested on suspicion of fraud by selling the copyright to songs he wrote, but did not own. Some of these songs included Amuro’s largest single success, “CAN YOU CELEBRATE?” which sold over 2 million copies and remains the largest selling single released by a solo female singer. Because of Komuro’s arrest two new releases by globe, his group with wife KEIKO and writing partner MARC, have been cancelled. Radio stations across Japan as well as USEN karaoke services have banned the airing of Komuro’s music and as of the November 5 it has been confirmed that this includes music that Komuro produced for other artist. For the time being, radio stations will stop playing music by Namie Amuro, Tomomi Kahala, TRF and all other Komuro associated artist.

Since Komuro’s arrest, several of those close to him have made statements. However, VISION FACTORY the management company of Namie Amuro and Alisa Mizuki, who at one time was also produced by TK, released a statement to the press that neither artist wish to comment regarding the arrest of their former producer.

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source: Sanspo