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Affection (Koda Kumi Album)
''Affection'' is the debut studio album by Japanese pop and R&B singer Koda Kumi. It was released on March 27, 2002. It has been her only album to not chart in the Top 10, debuting at No. 12 on Oricon and staying on the charts for six weeks, making it her lowest-charting studio album. During its run, it had only sold 91,360 copies. The limited editions of the album contained remixes for "Take Back" and "Trust Your Love", which had previously been released on her North American release of the singles. This album carries her most famous ballad, "walk," which, starting from her first tour, '' Secret ~First Class Limited Live~'' (2005), she has performed at every concert. It also contained her first collaboration attempt, "Till Morning Comes," which featured Japanese rapper VERBAL, who is part of the hip-hop duo m-flo. Information ''Affection'' is singer-songwriter Kumi Koda's debut studio album. It charted at No. 12 on the Oricon weekly charts, but was her lowest selling album w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koda Kumi
, known professionally as , is a Japanese singer from Kyoto, known for her urban and R&B songs. After debuting with the single "Take Back" in December 2000, Koda gained fame in March 2003 when the songs from her seventh single, "Real Emotion/1000 no Kotoba", were used as themes for the video game ''Final Fantasy X-2''. Her popularity grew with the release of her fourth studio album ''Secret'' (2005), her sixteenth single "Butterfly" (2005), and her first greatest hits album '' Best: First Things'' (2005), reaching the number-three, number-two, and number-one spots respectively. Though her early releases presented a conservative, quiet image, she has become a fashion leader among young women, setting trends such as the ero-kakkoii style. In 2006 and 2007, Oricon named Koda as the top selling artist of the year. Life and career Early life Koda was born into a family of musicians. Her grandfather was a Shakuhachi master and her mother was a Koto teacher; she is the older s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tundra
In physical geography, tundra () is a type of biome where tree growth is hindered by frigid temperatures and short growing seasons. The term ''tundra'' comes through Russian (') from the Kildin Sámi word (') meaning "uplands", "treeless mountain tract". There are three regions and associated types of tundra: Arctic tundra, alpine tundra, and Antarctic tundra. Tundra vegetation is composed of dwarf shrubs, sedges, grasses, mosses, and lichens. Scattered trees grow in some tundra regions. The ecotone (or ecological boundary region) between the tundra and the forest is known as the tree line or timberline. The tundra soil is rich in nitrogen and phosphorus. The soil also contains large amounts of biomass and decomposed biomass that has been stored as methane and carbon dioxide in the permafrost, making the tundra soil a carbon sink. As global warming heats the ecosystem and causes soil thawing, the permafrost carbon cycle accelerates and releases much of these soil-contained g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obi (publishing)
An is a strip of paper looped around a book or other product. This extends the term ''obi'' used for Japanese clothing; it is written with the same ''kanji''. It is also referred to as a , or more narrowly as . Obi strips are most commonly found on products in Asian countries, specifically Japan. For books Many books in Japan are supplied with an ''obi'', which is normally added outside any dust jacket. However, a book in a slipcase may have an ''obi'' around the slipcase. In English, the term ''belly-band'' is sometimes used instead. In French, the term ''bandeau'' is more frequently used. Other applications The terms ''obi'' and ''tasuki'' are also used for a strip that is looped over one side (usually on the left) or folded over the top of LP albums released in Japan, and folded over the left side of music CDs, video games, LaserDiscs, or DVD The DVD (common abbreviation for Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile Disc) is a digital optical disc data storage format. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nightclub
A nightclub (music club, discothèque, disco club, or simply club) is an entertainment venue during nighttime comprising a dance floor, lightshow, and a stage for live music or a disc jockey (DJ) who plays recorded music. Nightclubs generally restrict access to people in terms of age, attire, personal belongings, and inappropriate behaviors. Nightclubs typically have dress codes to prohibit people wearing informal, indecent, offensive, or gang-related attire from entering. Unlike other entertainment venues, nightclubs are more likely to use bouncers to screen prospective patrons for entry. The busiest nights for a nightclub are Friday and Saturday nights. Most nightclubs cater to a particular music genre or sound for branding effects. Some nightclubs may offer food and beverages (including alcoholic beverages). History Early history In the United States, New York increasingly became the national capital for tourism and entertainment. Grand hotels were built for upsca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suki De, Suki De, Suki De
Suki may refer to: People * Suki (Low Sook Yee) (born 1989), Malaysian singer, winner of the reality TV series ''One in a Million'' * Suki Brownsdon (born 1965), British swimmer * Suki Chan (born 1977), Hong Kong artist * Suki Chui (born 1984), Hong Kong actress and Miss Hong Kong participant * Suki Goodwin, actress who appeared in ''Hell Night'' * , actress, married to actor Jonathan Scarfe * Suki Kim (born 1970), Korean American writer, author of ''The Interpreter'' * Suki Kwan, Hong Kong actress who appeared in '' Drunken Master II'' and other films * Suki Lahav (born 1951), Israeli violinist, vocalist, actress, lyricist, screenwriter, and novelist * Suki Manabe (born 1931), Japanese meteorologist and climatologist * Suki Potier (1946–1981), English model * Suki Sommer (Susan T. Sommer) (1935–2008), American music librarian, teacher, editor, and music critic * Suki Schorer (born 1939), American ballet dancer, ballet mistress, teacher, and writer * Suki Sivam, Tamil sch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duet
A duet is a musical composition for two performers in which the performers have equal importance to the piece, often a composition involving two singers or two pianists. It differs from a harmony, as the performers take turns performing a solo section rather than performing simultaneously. A piece performed by two pianists performing together on the same piano is a "piano duet" or " piano four hands". A piece for two pianists performing together on separate pianos is a " piano duo". The term ''duet'' is also used as a verb for the act of performing a musical duet, or colloquially as a noun to refer to the performers of a duet. A musical ensemble with more than two solo instruments or voices is called trio, quartet, quintet, sextet, septet, octet, etc. History When Mozart was young, he and his sister Marianne played a duet of his composition at a London concert in 1765. The four-hand, described as a duet, was in many of his compositions which included five sonatas; a set o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Meaning Of Peace
"The Meaning of Peace" (stylized as ''the meaning of peace'') is a single by Japanese R&B singer-songwriter Koda Kumi and South Korean pop singer-songwriter BoA. The single debuted on Oricon and No. 12 and remained on the charts for twelve weeks. Information ''the meaning of peace'' is a collaborative effort between Japanese artist Kumi Koda and Korean artist BoA. The single peaked at No. 12 on the Oricon charts and charted for twelve weeks. The single was done for the Song Nation project, which was created to help raise funds for the September 11 attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001, and to honor the victims. All earnings from the singles and the corresponding album, '' Various Artists Featuring song+nation,'' were donated to the September 11 Relief Fund. Other artists under the Avex label also collaborated for the project, with all songs produced by Tetsuya Komuro. Those included were: #''a song is born'' by Ayumi Hamasaki and Keiko #''Lovin' It'' by VERBAL ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rapper
Rapping (also rhyming, spitting, emceeing or MCing) is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular". It is performed or chanted, usually over a backing beat or musical accompaniment. The components of rap include "content" (what is being said), "flow" (rhythm, rhyme), and "delivery" ( cadence, tone). Rap differs from spoken-word poetry in that it is usually performed off-time to musical accompaniment. Rap is a primary ingredient of hip hop music commonly associated with that genre; however, the origins of rap predate hip-hop culture by many years. Precursors to modern rap include the West African griot tradition, Cockney rhyming slang, certain vocal styles of blues, jazz, 1960s African-American poetry and ''Sprechgesang''. The use of rap in popular music originated in the Bronx, New York City in the 1970s, alongside the hip hop genre and cultural movement. Rapping developed from the role of master of ceremonies (MC) a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
7 Spirits
''7 Spirits'' is the first DVD released by artist Koda Kumi and was released the same day as her second studio album '' Grow into One''. The DVD contains the music videos that correspond to her singles from albums ''affection'' and ''Grow into One''. Along with the videos, content also includes off-shots and bonus images. The DVD has sold more than 35,439 copies since its release in March 2003. Information ''7 Spirits'' is the first DVD released by Japanese singer-songwriter Koda Kumi. The DVD was released alongside her second studio album, ''grow into one,'' and contained all of the music videos released between her debut single '' Take Back'' and '' real Emotion.'' The DVD charted low on Oricon, coming in at No. 28. Despite the low ranking, it remained on the charts for forty-five weeks. As of 2009, the DVD has sold more than 35,439 copies. ''7 Spirits,'' along with the music videos, contained the behind-the-scenes making videos for all of the videos, along with bonus promo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So Into You (Kumi Koda Song)
"So into You" (stylized as ''So into You'') is the fourth solo single by Japanese singer Koda Kumi. It ranked No. 50 on the Oricon charts and only remained on the charts for two weeks. Information "So Into You" is singer-songwriter Kumi Koda's fourth single and was of a limited release. It charted low on the Oricon Weekly charts, only coming it at No. 50 and staying on the charts for two weeks. The song was used as the themes to ''Rank Kingdom'' (ランク王国 / RANKU Oukoku) and ''Tokyo Club Gang.'' The single's b-sides were remixes of two previous songs: ''Take Back'' and ''Color of Soul.'' ''So into Yous corresponding music video was released on her DVD ''7 Spirits.'' The video carried an overall Japan theme, with a meaning of enjoying the time you spend with someone until you begin to fall in love. Similar to her previous single, ''Color Of Soul'', ''So into You'' was not released in the United States, whereas the artist chose to focus only on the music market in Japan. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A-side
The A-side and B-side are the two sides of phonograph records and cassettes; these terms have often been printed on the labels of two-sided music recordings. The A-side usually features a recording that its artist, producer, or record company intends to be the initial focus of promotional efforts and radio airplay and hopefully become a hit record. The B-side (or "flip-side") is a secondary recording that typically receives less attention, although some B-sides have been as successful as, or more so than, their A-sides. Use of this language has largely declined in the 21st century as the music industry has transitioned away from analog recordings towards digital formats without physical sides, such as CDs, downloads and streaming. Nevertheless, some artists and labels continue to employ the terms ''A-side'' and ''B-side'' metaphorically to describe the type of content a particular release features, with ''B-side'' sometimes representing a "bonus" track or other material. The t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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