Michinaka / Kamae Koiuta

[Machine Translation] Masakuni Sumoto, who has long sung about his hometown of Oita Prefecture, presents Halfway There" his first song themed around life itself. A singer who continues on his path even after turning 80. Masakuni Sumoto s signature style shines through! Halfway There" is an anthem of encouragement for those who, while reflecting on their life s journey, continue to look ahead and move forward. While gazing at the ruts" etched into the path he has walked so far, the song delivers a positive message: Life is still only halfway through" there is no final destination in life, and challenges and growth continue. The B-side, Kamae Love Song," is a track he released in 2018. It remains a firm favorite among his fans. <Profile> He made his major-label debut in June 2003 with the single Ore no Umi da yo" on King Records. He is currently performing energetically at various enka events and guest appearances, primarily in Osaka and Oita Prefectures. In 2024, he released Kamae Minato-machi," his first single in six years. Singing passionately about the scenery of his hometown, Kamae in Oita Prefecture, set to a lively rhythm, the song is highly acclaimed as the definitive version of nostalgic enka," showcasing Masakuni Sumoto s true essence. Discography: Ore no Umi da yo" (2003: Debut single.) Kamae Love Song / Kamae Ondo" (2018) Kamae Port Town / My Sea" (New Vocal Recording) (2024)

これまで故郷大分県を歌ってきた洲本昌邦が、初の人生をテーマにした「道半ば」傘寿を超えて歩み続ける歌手道。洲本昌邦節が冴えわたります!「道半ば」は、人生の歩みを振り返りながらも、なお前を向いて進み続ける人々への応援歌です。これまで歩んできた道に刻まれた「轍(わだち)」を見つめつつ、「まだまだ人生 道半ば」、人生に終着点はなく、挑戦も成長も続いていくという前向きなメッセージを届けます。カップリングの「蒲江恋唄」は自身が2018年リリースした楽曲。ファンの間でも根強い人気がある1曲。<プロフィール>2003年6月、キングレコードよりシングル『俺の海だよ』でメジャーデビュー。大阪府や大分県を中心に、各地の歌謡イベントやゲストステージで精力的に活動中。2024年には6年ぶりとなるシングル『蒲江港町』をリリース。生まれ故郷である大分県蒲江(かまえ)の情景を軽快なリズムに乗せて熱唱し、洲本昌邦の真骨頂である「望郷演歌の決定版」として高く評価されている。ディスコグラフィー『俺の海だよ』(2003年:デビュー曲。)『蒲江恋唄/蒲江音頭』(2018年)『蒲江港町/俺の海だよ(ヴォーカル新録)』(2024年)