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GTS
「 Everlasting Love feat. mink 」 5:39
English, Dance, House, Pop
Rhythm Paradise [CDA] : AVCD-17909 : 2006.07.05
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GTS write music and remix rather than actually sing in their own songs. The trio is made up of Gee, DJ Turbo and Satoshi Hidaka. Many of their remixes of popular songs include "Groove That Soul" in the title. Artists that they have remixed for include BoA, Mariah Carey, DOUBLE, Folder 5, HAL, Ayumi Hamasaki, LISA, MAX, Shinhwa, and many others.
Korean born mink (Made In Korea) lends her English skills on a fast paced and upbeat GTS track. It's different from mink's usual stuff, but it might grow on you.
楊丞琳
「 理想情人 」 4:24
Li Xiang Qing Ren / Ideal Lover
Mandarin, Pop
Ai Mei [CDA] : 2004.09
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Yang Cheng Len was born in Taiwan, but also lived in Hong Kong for a while. At fifteen, she was in the group 4 In Love, where she gained her nickname "Rainie". 4 In Love disbanded in 2002, and Rainie went on to star in dramas. Her first solo album, Ai Mei, came out in 2004.
Requested by ![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) aoisakana. This is pretty nice mellow pop song with a bright chorus.
椎名林檎
「 真夜中は純潔 」 4:16
mayonaka wa junketsu / Midnight Is Pure
Japanese, Pop, Ska
mayonaka wa junketsu [CDS] : TOCT-22155 : 2001.03.28
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Shiina Ringo (Yumiko Shiina) is a popular artist who debuted in 1998 with the single koufukuron. She is known for her eccentric styles that make her music unique. Shiina is also easily recognized for her nasally voice. In 2004, Shiina joined her band Tokyo Jihen. Their debut single was Gunjou Biyori.
Requested by its_seiana. Shiina performs this upbeat and weird track with Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra. It's not your typical angsty Ringo, but it's kind of fun nonetheless. Just think of whacky spy music.
B'z
「 SAFETY LOVE 」 4:11
Japanese, Pop, Rock
Kimi no Naka de Odoritai [CDS] : R10A-114 : 1989.05.21
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B'z is a popular rock duo made up of Koshi Inaba and Takahiro (Tak) Matsumoto. They debuted in 1988 with the single Dakara Sono Te wo Hanashite. B'z has gathered numerous #1 hits over the years. Both Koshi and Takahiro have solo careers as well.
Catchy synthesized pop rock and Koshi's voice make "SAFETY LOVE" a fun treat. It's also on their second album.
松浦亜弥
「 遠距離の恋愛 」 3:46
enkyori no renai / Long Distance's Love
Japanese, Acoustic, Ballad, Pop
momoiro kataomoi [CDS] : EPCE-5141 : 2002.02.06
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Aya Matsuura, or better known as Ayaya to her fans, debuted in 2001 with the single Dokkidoki! LOVE Mail. She is a modern version of the popular idol singers from the '80s. Aya's style is very cute and sugary, but she is known to show a slightly more serious style, too. Much like other Hello! Project artists, Tsunku produces and writes the majority of her music.
This is a different side of Ayaya compared to the title track the single comes from. "enkyori no renai" is a pretty acoustic pop ballad.
제이
「 너의 향기 」 3:35
Nuh Ei Hyang Ki / The Very Scent of You
Korean, Pop
Blue [CDA] : SRCD-3518 : 1998.11
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J (Jung Jae Young) is Korean-American, and speaks English fluently. In 2000, she became popular in Korea with her second album I.N.L.O.V.E. The song "Uh Jeh Chuh Ruhm" (Just Like Yesterday) was a hit, and helped redefine Korea's R&B scene. After her fourth album, J took a break and returned to America. Finally, J returned with her fifth album in 2004.
Requested by nicccccc. Fans of Elva Hsiao's "Cappuccino" might be surprised to learn that her version is a cover of this J song. J's got the sultry voice, but Elva's version might be more familiar.
이정현
「 Time Machine 」 4:21
Korean, Dance, Pop, Trance
I ♡ Natural [CDA] : 2002.11
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Lee Jung Hyun made her music debut in 1999 with the hit song "Wah". She followed with five albums. In late 2004, she released a single in Japan. Her song "Heaven" is featured in the hit drama Beautiful Days. At sixteen-years old, Jung Hyun debuted in the movie Petal. In 2006, she co-starred in the Korean-Japanese drama Rondo.
This is one of those infectious and dramatic dance songs with a pretty arrangement that leaves me enamored. I appreciate Lee Jung Hyun trying to test her vocals towards the end, even if it is for a moment.
浜崎あゆみ
「 Endless sorrow "Original Mix" 」 5:29
Japanese, Ballad, Pop, Rock
Endless sorrow [CDS] : AVCD-30254 : 2001.05.16
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Ayumi Hamasaki is one of the reigning queens of Japanese pop music. She has more control over her own career than a lot of other singers in Japan. Including production, composition, and lyrics. Ayumi officially debuted with the single poker face in 1998, but she did have an indies single called NOTHING FROM NOTHING released in 1995.
Requested by littlewinter. This is one of my favorite Ayumi songs. It's a beautiful ballad with shades of piano and rock.
AKB48
「 Dear my teacher 」 4:24
Japanese, Pop
Sakura no hanabira tachi [CDS] : AKB-101 : 2006.02.01
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AKB48 is short for Akihabara48. The name implies that there are 48 members, but there are currently only 36 girls. They're divided into two teams: the A team has 20 girls and the K team has 16 girls. AKB48 is on an independent label and is produced by Yasushi Akimoto. They debuted in February 2006 with the single Sakura no hanabira tachi, and followed with Skirt, Hirari in June that year. The A team members are Natsumi Hirajima, Michiru Hoshino, Tomomi Itano, Nozomi Kawasaki, Haruna Kojima, Hitomi Komatani, Atsuko Maeda, Kayano Masuyama, Minami Minegishi, Rina Nakanishi, Risa Narita, Tomomi Ohe, Ayumi Orii, Mai Oshima, Yukari Sato, Mariko Shinoda, Minami Takahashi, Hana Tojima, Kazumi Urano and Shiho Watanabe. The K team members are Sayaka Akimoto, Kaoru Hayano, Yu Imai, Tomomi Kasai, Kana Kobayashi, Yuka Masuda, Natsumi Matsubara, Sae Miyazawa, Kayo Noro, Megumi Ohori, Manami Oku, Erena Ono, Yuko Oshima, Natsuki Sato, Ayana Takada and Ayaka Umeda.
Requested by thamy. At first listen, the B-side to AKB48's debut caught my attention first. Although the A-side isn't bad. "Dear my teacher" is midtempo disco pop. AKB48's singing skills are rather dull, but that's to be expected from a group this big.
Do As Infinity
「 sense of life 」 4:14
Japanese, Acoustic, Pop, Rock
TRUE SONG [CDA] : AVCD-17205 : 2002.12.26
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Dai Nagano had been working on other artists' music, but he wanted to start a group of his own. With vocalist Tomiko Van (Ban) and guitarist Ryo Owatari, his group was complete. They became Do As Infinity, and debuted in 1999 with the single Tangerine Dream. Their style was pop alternative for the mainstream. In 2001, Dai removed himself from the spotlight, and no longer appeared with the group in videos, pictures or live performances. However, he was still part of the trio as composer and producer. Finally in 2005, Do As Infinity announced that they were disbanding and Tomiko was going solo.
The melody here is simply nice and Tomiko's voice flourishes.
m-flo
「 So You Say 」 5:11
Japanese, Acoustic, Pop, Soul
Hands [CDS] : RZCD-45009 : 2000.02.16
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VERBAL (Korean) and TAKU graduated from St. Mary's International School in Japan. Afterwards, they went to America as exchange students. Upon their return, they decided to form a group of their own. VERBAL had known LISA (Columbian-Japanese) since junior high, so he asked her to audition. Finally, m-flo was born. Their official debut single was the tripod e.p. in 1999. Instantly, Japan became intrigued by these bilingual artists who blended rapping and R&B with unique beats. TAKU acted as the composer while VERBAL rapped and LISA did vocals. Finally, LISA left m-flo in 2002 to focus on her solo career. Presently, m-flo is recruiting guest vocalists for their future releases. So far, the rotating vocalists have included Crystal Kay, melody., Ryohei Yamamoto, DOUBLE, Emi Hinouchi, BoA, AI, Dragon Ash, Wheesung, Sowelu, Rie fu and more.
"So You Say" is not the hyper electronic R&B you'd expect from original m-flo. It's actually only LISA on this track; no VERBAL rap. Anyway, it's worth a listen if you want some background music.
[iksi:d]
「 Again 」 5:11
English, Acoustic, Ballad
Recovery and Reload [CDA] : SRCL-5435 : 2002.10.19
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[iksi:d] is a duo made up of Kyo Kodama (vocals) and Ryo Kimura (producer, music). They debuted with the single She's Down in 1999, and seems to have disbanded in 2002 after their first album. Their songs "Jounetsu" and "HEY YOU !!~Ushinatte wa naranaimono~" were featured in the anime Tokyo Underground.
Some more [iksi:d] was requested by kimoi, nicccccc and gemtiger. Kyo attempts to sing in English on this acoustic song.
伊沢麻未
「 Orange sunshine 」 3:59
Japanese, Dance, Pop
Orange sunshine [CDS] : SECL-419 : 2006.06.21
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Asami Izawa debuted with an indies single, Power of Ring, in 2004. She signed with Sony, and released a mini-album, AIA, in 2005. Her first single, Fly Away, was released that same year.
I uploaded this because I thought it might interest those who like CLAZZIQUAI. They produced this. "Orange sunshine" is a bit like their music, but not really since it lacks that experimental acid pop sound. It's an upbeat summer tune and Asami's voice is nice.
DOUBLE
「 MY SISTA (featuring DJ Tonk from NAKED ARTZ) 」 5:29
Japanese, R&B
BED [CDS] : FLCF-3730 : 1998.10.21
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DOUBLE was originally a duo of made up of sisters Takako and Sachiko. Their older sister influenced the two with R&B albums she had brought back from America. However, Sachiko suddenly passed away in the summer of 1999. After grieving, Takako finally returned as a solo artist, but she kept the name of DOUBLE to remember Sachiko. The sisters taught themselves English, and write their own music. Takako released her first solo single, handle, in 2000. She's released five (including the English version of double) solo albums since then.
Classic DOUBLE is always great for a soothing slow jam.
Landon Pigg
「 Can't Let Go 」 3:52
English, Acoustic, Pop, Soft Rock
LP [CDA] : 2006.07.25
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Landon Pigg, born in 1983 in Nashville, moved to Chicago at a young age. Back in Nashville, his father encouraged him to study music. His first album, LP, came out in the summer of 2006. His better known songs include "Can't Let Go" and "Sailed On". He also has an EP available online.
I stumbled upon Pigg while browsing iTunes. His semi-rich voice is similar to other young male singers (less raspy than Teddy Geiger, though) and "Can't Let Go" has poetic lyrics. |
