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Best Fiction Tour 2008–2009
Namie Amuro Best Fiction Tour 2008–2009 was the tenth concert tour by Japanese recording artist Namie Amuro in support of her greatest hits album, ''Best Fiction'' (2008). The tour began on October 25, 2008 at Makuhari Messe Event Hall in Chiba, Japan and ended on July 12, 2009 at the Shanghai Grand Stage in Shanghai, China. The tour broke attendance records for Japanese solo female artists, playing to almost 500,000 fans across Japan, China and Taiwan. Itinerary The initial tour dates were announced on May 27, 2008 with 25 stops in 15 cities across Japan. An additional 15 dates and an additional city were added on August 18, 2008 before the start of the tour. On October 25, 2008, the tour began in Chiba, Japan at the Makuhari Messe Event Hall and continued through December 21, 2008 at Aoi-mori Arena in Aomori, Japan. Another round of 20 additional dates were added on December 29, 2008, bringing the total amount of dates in Japan to 60. The second leg of the tour began ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namie Amuro
Namie Amuro ( ; ja, 安室奈美恵, Amuro Namie, label=none; born September 20, 1977) is a Japanese former recording artist, producer, songwriter, dancer, model, actress and entrepreneur who was active between 1992 and 2018. A leading figure of the Japanese entertainment industry since the early 1990s, Amuro is known for breaking the youthful idol stereotype of J-Pop, changing the fashion trends and lifestyle of women in Japan, her experimentation across music styles, and for her visual imagery in music videos and live performances. Due to her career longevity, resilience, professionalism, efforts behind-the-scenes in the music industry, and her way of life, she is considered a pop culture icon in Japan and Asia. She has been referred to as "Diva of Heisei Era" and the " Queen of Japanese Pop", and has been recognized as having the influence and career impact domestically equivalent to artists such as Janet Jackson and Madonna in Western music and pop culture. Born in Naha, Oki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tetsuya Komuro
is a Japanese musician, songwriter and record producer. He is recognized as the most successful producer in Japanese music history and introduced contemporary electronic dance music to the Japanese mainstream. He was also a former owner of the disco Velfarre located in Roppongi, Tokyo. In the Oricon singles chart of April 1996, he monopolized all the top 5 positions as the songwriter and producer, a world record. In 1995, he monopolized all top 3 positions of the copyright distribution rankings for the JASRAC Award, a record in Japan's music history. At his peak as a record producer the artists he predominantly produced for came to be known as TK Family and at one time included Namie Amuro, hitomi, TRF, Tomomi Kahara and Ami Suzuki amongst others. As of 2008, records produced by him had sold more than 170 million copies, primarily in Japan. Total sales of the singles he has written exceed 42 million copies, making him the fourth best-selling lyricist in Japan. Life and career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Can't Sleep, Can't Eat, I'm Sick/Ningyo
"Can't Sleep, Can't Eat, I'm Sick / Ningyo" is a song by Japanese singer Namie Amuro from her eighth studio album '' Play'' (2007). It was released as a single on May 17, 2006, by Avex Trax, as the album's second single. Although she has had Japanese song titles prior to signing with Avex Trax, "Ningyo" or "人魚" which means mermaid, is her first with the label. "Can't Sleep, Can't Eat, I'm Sick" is featured on the album ''Play'', although the latter A-side, "Ningyo" or "人魚", was excluded. Background In 1994 Amuro appeared in the drama "Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo" which used the original "Ningyo" as its ending theme song. During the release of '' Queen of Hip-Pop'' (2005) to "White Light / Violet Sauce" (2005), Namie predominantly worked with producer/songwriter, Nao'ymt. This single reunites her with producers T.Kura and Michico who crafted many of her early R&B hits in 2003. "Can't Sleep, Can't Eat, I'm Sick," produced by the pair has been described as a funky summer dance t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Want Me, Want Me
"Want Me, Want Me" is Namie Amuro's 28th solo single under the Avex Trax label. It was released in two formats CD and CD&DVD on April 6, 2005. The CD format contained a B-side track and its instrumental while the CD&DVD format had no B-side but came with the music video. It was the last retailed single to precede her sixth studio album, ''Queen of Hip-Pop'' (2005). History Amuro was a guest at the 2005 Kobe Collection, an important fashion event, and the song was unveiled for the first time at the latter. In an interview for the May 2005 edition of Woofin' Magazine, the singer revealed that ''Want Me, Want Me'' was a song she had already planned for her next album, but she really liked it and therefore decided to release it as a single. Song information "Want Me, Want Me" is best described as a fusion of bhangra and reggaeton music. Its arrangement and composition is most similar to reggaeton music, but it utilizes a sitar sample. The single debuted at #2 and opened with her la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild/Dr
"Wild" is a song by Japanese recording artist Namie Amuro from her ninth studio album '' Past [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Say The Word (Namie Amuro Song)
"Say the Word" is Namie Amuro's 19th solo single under the Avex Trax label. It is her first single after the termination of her working relationship with longtime producer, Tetsuya Komuro. Debuting in the top three after an all-time low chart debut by its predecessor, " Think of Me / No More Tears" (2001), "Say the word" was her last single to sell over 100,000 copies until her 26th single, " All for You" (2004). Release and promotion "Say the Word" was originally scheduled for release in July but was delayed a month for release on August 8. Early promotion for the single touted it as her first as a singer-songwriter. A vinyl single issued through Rhythm Republic was released in September. An exclusive remix of the title track, "Say the World (Clappy Mix)" was included on the a-side of the disc. 1,500 copies of it were released before it went out of print. During year-end promotions where artist typically perform their most popular songs of the year in Japan, Amuro premiered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funky Town (Namie Amuro Song)
"Funky Town" is Namie Amuro's 32nd solo single under the Avex Trax label. It was released in CD and CD&DVD formats on April 4, 2007, three months after the release of her previous single " Baby Don't Cry". "Funky Town" was ranked #44 on Recochoko's Download Chart and the video was ranked #4 on the PV Download Chart. Overview For the release of "Funky Town", Amuro returned to work with frequent married producers Michico and T. Kura. The song is described as being a dancey new number, produced by frequent collaborators T. Kura and Michico along with the L.L. Brothers. The b-side, entitled "Darling," is said to be an adult and stylish dance tune produced by Coldfeet. Also, uncommon for Amuro, first pressing editions of the "Funky Town" single came with a disco ball keychain - the CD&DVD version came with a gold disco ball keychain, and the CD only came with a silver disco ball keychain. Commercial endorsements "Funky Town" was used in a new commercial campaign for a redesig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wishing On The Same Star
"Wishing on the Same Star" is the second and final single by American singer-songwriter Keedy. Written by Diane Warren, the single was released in 1991 by Arista Records. It peaked at number 86 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100; a second push was made to American pop stations in 1992, but it failed to chart. The single was released in Japan as . Track listing Charts Girlfriend version Australian all-female pop group Girlfriend covered "Wishing on the Same Star" as their seventh single, released by BMG Australia in November 1993. It peaked at number 44 on the ARIA Charts. Track listing Charts Namie Amuro version Japanese singer-songwriter Namie Amuro covered "Wishing on the Same Star" as her 21st single, released by Avex Trax on September 11, 2002. It was used as the theme song of the 2002 film ''Inochi''. The song was meant to be her last before a hiatus that would have seen her transplanting herself from Tokyo to New York City for the purposes of artist development. As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Put 'Em Up
"Put 'Em Up" is Namie Amuro's 23rd solo single under the Avex Trax label. Produced by Dallas Austin, "Put 'Em Up" was meant for release in 2000 but was shelved until 2003. Commercially, the song was Amuro's lowest selling solo single until the release of Big Boys Cry/Beautiful in 2013, the second single including her sixth studio album ''Style'' (2003). Overview In early 2002, Amuro announced the release of her second greatest hits compilation, Love Enhanced Single Collection. It was to include a previously unreleased track, "Put 'Em Up," but upon release was left off the album. It was not the first time, however, that the song would be shelved. Penned by Dallas Austin, the song was first announced for release in 2000. It was also first recorded as a duet between her and Chilli of the R&B girl group, TLC. When it was first cancelled no explanation was given. The song was finally released on July 16, 2003. Amuro explained in an interview with ''Viewsic'' (now ''M-ON'') that she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shine More
"Shine More" (styled in lowercase letters) is Namie Amuro's 22nd solo single under the Avex Trax label. Track listing # "Shine More" (Paul Taylor, Scott Nickoley, Sandra Pires, H.U.B) – 3:40 # "Drive" (Cherokee, Brion James, Anthony Nance, Namie Amuro) – 4:24 # "Shine More (Instrumental)" (Paul Taylor, Scott Nickoley, Sandra Pires) – 3:40 # "Drive (Instrumental)" (Cherokee, Brion James, Anthony Nance) – 4:21 Digital download # "Shine More" (Paul Taylor, Scott Nickoley, Sandra Pires, H.U.B) – 3:40 # "Drive" (Cherokee, Brion James, Anthony Nance, Namie Amuro) – 4:24 Personnel *Namie Amuro – vocals, background vocals Production *Mixing – David Z. *Mixing assistant – Sang Park *Instrument programming – David L. Huff, Cobra Endo *Vocal direction – Mayumi Harada *Music video director – Ugichin *Choreographer – Warner TV performances *March 1, 2003 – PopJam *March 1, 2003 – CDTV *March 6, 2003 – AX Music Factory *March 7, 2003 – Music Stati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
60s 70s 80s
''60s 70s 80s'' is a triple A-side single, Namie Amuro's 33rd solo single under the Avex Trax label. It was released in CD and CD&DVD formats on March 12, 2008, 11 months since her previous single "Funky Town", and nearly nine months after her successful album ''Play''. This single continues her successful comeback, as it had her highest first week sales since 2000's " Never End" even at a time when CD single sales are dramatically decreasing. It became her first #1 since 1998's "I Have Never Seen", and her highest selling single since "Never End". Overview "60s 70s 80s" is the 33rd single and the first triple A-Side single released by Amuro Namie, and contains a total of three songs, "New Look", "Rock Steady", and "What a Feeling". Each of these three songs is used in a massive campaign ad for Vidal Sassoon's latest shampoo and conditioner products. In addition, each song represents a certain time period starting with the 1960s, then 1970's, and finally 1980's. The first song, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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