Ken Hirai started his music career n 1995, but it was only until he released singles like "Love Love Love" & "why" when he got noticed by the jpop media. His ability to write songs like "Gaining through Losing", "Kiss of Life", " Love or Lust" and "Ring" makes him undoubtedly one of the most talented song writer in Japan music industry. His unique vocals and his own rnb style captured alot of hearts in the Japanese music scene, as well as the Asia music fans.