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DDD (Koda Kumi Song)
"D.D.D." is a song recorded by Japanese recording artist Kumi Koda, taken from her second greatest hits album, '' Best ~second session~'' (2005). It contains guest vocals from Japanese music duo Soulhead. It was written by Soulhead members and sisters Yoshika and Tsugumi, with production being done by Octopussy. The song is Kumi's first collaborative effort since her single " Hot Stuff" with Japanese rapper KM-MARKIT, which was released a month prior. As part of Kumi's ''12 Singles Collection'' releases, "D.D.D." premiered on December 21, 2005 as the third single from the album. The CD cover sleeve has Kumi wearing a black mini-dress and headdress. The cover sleeve is to represent the country United Kingdom, and its symbolism of Britannia. Musically, "D.D.D." is a dance song that borrows numerous musical elements such as R&B. The song borrows a 4-bar melody from the Missy Elliott and Rockwilder's remake of "Lady Marmalade." The song is sung in half Japanese and half English. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumi Koda
, 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rockwilder
Dana Stinson (born February 2, 1971), better known by his stage name Rockwilder, is an American hip hop record producer and rapper. A long term friend of Def Jam rapper Redman, Rockwilder got his start producing for East Coast hip hop artists in the mid-1990s. In 1999 Rockwilder produced Method Man & Redman's hit single " Da Rockwilder". He has produced at least one track on every Redman album since 1994's ''Dare Iz a Darkside''. Biography Rockwilder began his debut production on the 1994 Organized Konfusion album Stress: The Extinction Agenda & the Flatlinerz album "USA. He went on to craft records by other artists, including Jay-Z's "Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)" (1999), Busta Rhymes and Erykah Badu's "One" (1997), Xzibit's Front 2 Back (2000), and De La Soul's "I.C. Y'All" (2000). He also went on to work with Janet Jackson (several album tracks on '' All for You'') and Destiny's Child (the Rockwilder Remix of "Bootylicious" as well as "If" and "Free" from ''Destiny Fulfi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Regret (song)
"''No Regret''" is an R&B song by singer-songwriter Koda Kumi. The song debuted on the Oricon charts at No. 4, remaining on the charts for twelve weeks. The single made it the eighth release for her ''12 Singles Collection,'' and, unlike the majority of the singles, was not limited to 50,000 copies. This was one of three that were not limited, the other being the first single in the collection, ''you,'' and the final single, '' Someday/Boys♥Girls.'' Information ''No Regret'' is Japanese singer-songwriter Kumi Koda's eighth single in her ''12 Singles Collection'' and twenty-sixth overall. It managed to peak at No. 4 on the Oricon Singles Charts and remained on the charts for twelve weeks. Unlike most of the other singles in the collection, ''No Regret'' was not limited to 50,000 copies. This was only done with two other singles in the collection: ''you'' and '' Someday/Boys♥Girls.'' ''No Regret'' sold 72,081 copies within the first week and, as more recent figures show, it has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tatsuya Ishii
, also known as Tatuya Ishii (born September 22, 1959) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, artist, and industrial designer from Ibaraki Prefecture. Biography In 1985, he debuted as vocalist in the band . In 1992, their single won the Japanese record first prize. After Kome Kome Club's breakup in 1997, he began a solo career. His first solo single was released in 1997. To date, he has released 20 singles and 12 albums in his solo career. He has written and produced numerous songs for special events in Japan. In addition to his musical career, Ishii has executed a number of different projects, including acting as the spatial coordinator for HEP Five, coordination producer for the "Suzuka 8-Hour Endurance Races," the producer of "The Forest Fairy's Ball" for Expo 2005, and recently the producer of "GROUND ANGEL in Hiroshima," an event commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing. He has held private art exhibitions such as "Daydream Art Gallery" in 1997, and in 1999, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamen (song)
Kamen feat. Tatsuya Ishii (仮面 / ''Mask'') (stylized as ''KAMEN feat. 石井竜也'') is the tenth single of Koda Kumi's ''12 Single Collection'' and featured Kome Kome Club's frontman Tatsuya Ishii. Like many of the other singles released in the collection, ''KAMEN'' was also limited to 50,000 copies. The song debuted at No. 3 on Oricon and charted for six weeks. Information ''Kamen'' is Japanese singer-songwriter Koda Kumi's tenth single in her ''12 Singles Collection.'' It featured Tatsuya Ishii (also known as Tatuya Ishii) from the famed group Kome Kome Club, who had written the lyrics to the song alongside composer Kazuhito Kikuchi. At the time, Kazuhito Kikuichi had just separated from the rock duo Breath. As with most of the other singles in the collection, the single was limited to 50,000 copies. Each single in the ''12 Singles Collection'' had unique cover art based on certain cultures in various countries. The back cover of each single was a piece to a puzzle, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candy (Kumi Koda Song)
''Candy'' is the seventh single of the ''12 Singles Collection'' by Japanese artist Kumi Koda. The single featured rapper Mr. Blistah from Clench & Blistah, and became her second to feature an artist – her first being "D.D.D.," which featured Soulhead. As with the majority of the singles in the collection, the single was limited to 50,000 copies. The single peaked at No. 3 on the Oricon charts and charted for seven weeks. Information ''Candy'' is singer-songwriter Kumi Koda's seventh single released in her ''12 Singles Collection'' and twenty-fifth overall single. The single became her second in the series to feature an artist – her first being "D.D.D.," which featured sister-duo Soulhead – and featured rapper Mr. Blistah from the rap duo Clench & Blistah (known as CLENCH&BLISTAH in Japan). Kumi had worked with both rappers in 2003 for her song "Teaser," which was the first track on her second studio album ''Grow into One.'' The single ranked in the top five on the charts, ... [...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] |
Avex
is a Japanese entertainment conglomerate led by founder Max Matsuura and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1988, the company manages J-pop talents like Ayumi Hamasaki and internet sensation PikoTaro. It has also shifted into other business domains like anime, video games and live music events, partnering with Ultra Music Festival and hosting the annual A-nation. The company is a member of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) ''keiretsu''. Name Avex is an acronym of the English words Audio Visual Expert. Since its foundation, its corporate name was Avex D.D., Incorporated, and ten years later it was changed to Avex, Incorporated. The current name, Avex Group Holdings, Incorporated, was adopted in 2004 as part of reconstruction process after Tom Yoda's resignation. Avex Group Holdings, Incorporated was used for the main subsidiaries, while the old name (Avex, Incorporated) was for entertainment components of the Group. In 2005, Avex, Incorporated became Avex Enter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pray/XXX
''Pray/XXX'' is the thirteenth single by the female duo Soulhead from their third studio album ''Naked''. The main track, "Pray," was an R&B mix, while "XXX" was an upbeat pop/ hip-hop mix featuring artist Koda Kumi. The single charted at No. 22 on Oricon Weekly. Koda Kumi had her own version of the song "XXX" called "D.D.D." on her '' Best ~second session~'' album. Her version had Soulhead as the featured artist and was also produced by Octopussy. Background information ''Pray/XXX'' is the thirteenth single by Japanese R&B duo Soulhead. The single was their fourth and final single before the release of their third studio album ''Naked.'' It charted at No. 22 on the Oricon Singles Charts, becoming their highest charting single. The single was a double a-side, with both "Pray" and "XXX" containing music videos. "Pray" was written by the members and sisters of Soulhead, Yoshika and Tsugumi, with production being done by Octopussy. The song contained many R&B elements, mixing in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japonesque
''Japonisme'' is a French term that refers to the popularity and influence of Japanese art and design among a number of Western European artists in the nineteenth century following the forced reopening of foreign trade with Japan in 1858. Japonisme was first described by French art critic and collector Philippe Burty in 1872. While the effects of the trend were likely most pronounced in the visual arts, they extended to architecture, landscaping and gardening, and clothing. Even the performing arts were affected; Gilbert & Sullivan's ''The Mikado'' is perhaps the best example. From the 1860s, ''ukiyo-e,'' Japanese woodblock prints, became a source of inspiration for many Western artists. These prints were created for the commercial market in Japan. Although a percentage of prints were brought to the West through Dutch trade merchants, it was not until the 1860s that ukiyo-e prints gained popularity in Europe. Western artists were intrigued by the original use of color and comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koda Kumi Live Tour 2006–2007 Second Session
''Koda Kumi Live Tour 2006–2007 ~Second Session~'' (stylized as ''Live Tour 2006–2007 ~SECOND SESSION~'') is the third concert tour DVD by Japanese singer-songwriter Koda Kumi. It became her third concert DVD to chart at No. 1 on Oricon. Information ''Live Tour 2006–2007 ~Second Session~'' is Japanese R&B-turned-pop artist Kumi Koda's third concert DVD. Much like her first two tour DVDs, ''Live Tour 2006–2007 ~Second Session'' charted at No. 1 on the Oricon Live DVD charts and remained on the charts for forty-seven weeks. For the tour, Kumi visited thirty-six cities and performed at forty-six venues. First press editions included a special slipcase, a ''Cherry Girl'' performance performed at Rhythm Nation 2006, and an annual passport. Bonus features on the second DVD included the music video for '' Love goes like...,'' which was one of two new songs released on the tour's corresponding album, '' Best ~second session~,'' and the performance for ''Everybody,'' which Kumi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
