KPP Best
''KPP Best'' is a compilation album by Japanese singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, officially released on May 25, 2016. The album was released to celebrate the fifth anniversary of her debut and coincided with the "Five Years Monster World Tour". A special edition version (limited to 55,555 copies) comes with a third disc of remixes by producer Yasutaka Nakata. A second limited edition (5,555 copies) was released on 1 October 2016, featuring a Hallowe'en-themed cover. Track listing Sales ''KPP Best'' was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan The is an industry trade group composed of Japanese corporations involved in the music industry. It was founded in 1942 as the Japan Phonogram Record Cultural Association, and adopted its current name in 1969. The RIAJ's activities include pr ... in November 2016. References {{Authority control 2016 albums Albums produced by Yasutaka Nakata Unborde albums Kyary Pamyu Pamyu albums ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Kiriko Takemura (Japanese: 竹村 桐子, born January 29, 1993), known professionally as Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (Hiragana: きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ), is a Japanese tarento, singer, and model. Her public image is associated with Japan's ''kawaii'' and '' decora'' culture, centered in the Harajuku neighborhood of Tokyo. Kyary's music is produced by musician Yasutaka Nakata of electronic music duo Capsule. Her 2011 single "PONPONPON" reached the top ten on Japan's Oricon music chart; the 2012 singles "Candy Candy" and "Fashion Monster" followed this success. Kyary has since released five full-length albums: ''Pamyu Pamyu Revolution'' (2012), ''Nanda Collection'' (2013), ''Pika Pika Fantajin'' (2014), '' Japamyu'' (2018), and '' Candy Racer'' (2021). Though most of her success as a recording artist has been in Asia, she has also gained popularity in Western countries due in part to Internet videos which have gone viral. Media outlets have referred to Kyary as a "Fashion Monster" ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kimi Ni 100 Percent
is a song by Japanese pop singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. Used as the fifteenth opening theme song for the anime Crayon Shin-chan, it was released as a double A-side single alongside " Furisodation" on January 30, 2013. This also appears on ''Nanda Collection'' Background and development In May 2012, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu released her debut studio album ''Pamyu Pamyu Revolution'', followed by the single "Fashion Monster" in October. Both releases were commercially successful, with the Recording Industry Association of Japan certifying ''Pamyu Pamyu Revolution'' gold and "Fashion Monster" platinum. On December 31, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu performed at the 63rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, her first appearance at the annual new year's music competition. Also in December, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's 100% KPP World Tour 2013 was announced, beginning in Belgium in February. The song was revealed on October 6, when Kyary Pamyu Pamyu announced the song's use in the anime during her performance at the TV Asahi Dr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Albums Produced By Yasutaka Nakata
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records collected in a bound book resembling a photograph album; this format evolved after 1948 into single vinyl LP record, long-playing (LP) records played at revolutions per minute, rpm. The album was the dominant form of recorded music expression and consumption from the mid-1960s to the early 21st century, a period known as the album era. Vinyl LPs are still issued, though album sales in the 21st-century have mostly focused on CD and MP3 formats. The 8-track tape was the first tape format widely used alongside vinyl from 1965 until being phased out by 1983 and was gradually supplanted by the cassette tape during the 1970s and early 1980s; the popularity of the cassette reached its peak during the late 1980s, sharply declined during the 1990 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2016 Albums
The following is a list of albums, EPs, and mixtapes released in 2016. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding reissues, remasters, and compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) notable, defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject. For additional information about bands formed, reformed, disbanded, or on hiatus, for deaths of musicians, and for links to musical awards, see 2016 in music. First quarter January February March Second quarter April May June Third quarter July August September Fourth quarter October November December References {{Albums by release date Albums An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records coll ... 2016 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Recording Industry Association Of Japan
The is an industry trade group composed of Japanese corporations involved in the music industry. It was founded in 1942 as the Japan Phonogram Record Cultural Association, and adopted its current name in 1969. The RIAJ's activities include promotion of music sales, enforcement of copyright law, and research related to the Japanese music industry. It publishes the annual ''RIAJ Year Book'', a statistical summary of each year's music sales, as well as distributing a variety of other data. Headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, the RIAJ has twenty member companies and a smaller number of associate and supporting members; some member companies are the Japanese branches of multinational corporations headquartered elsewhere. The association is responsible for certifying gold and platinum albums and singles in Japan. RIAJ Certification In 1989, the Recording Industry Association of Japan introduced the music recording certification systems. It is awarded based on shipment figures of com ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sai & Co
is the 12th single by Japanese model-singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, released on April 20, 2016. The single was released in both CD and digital editions, containing songs tied into several commercials. The title is a play on the word Saikou, meaning Greatest. "Sai & Co" is used for the Coca-Cola commercials in Japan while "Cosmetic Coaster" is used as a tie-in song for Universal Studios Japan's ''Kyary Pamyu Pamyu XR: The Ride''. Background, production and release Released to commemorate Kyary's 5th anniversary in the entertainment business, she announced 5 plans for her anniversary, which includes a collaboration with Universal Studios Japan for the attraction ''Kyary Pamyu Pamyu XR: The Ride''. The song Cosmetic Coaster was made as an official tie-in to the attraction as well as appearing in commercials. Later in a year, a new commercial for Coca-Cola was aired in Japan, featuring the new song "Sai & Co". It was later announced in April that the single featuring both songs is stated f ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mondai Girl
is the tenth physical single by Japanese singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, released on March 18, 2015. Released in both CD and digital editions, the single contains the A-side song "Mondai Girl" along with three B-side tracks. The single's title is a pun, coming from the phrase "mondai ga aru", literally "there is a problem". "Mondai Girl" is used as the theme song for the Fuji Television drama series ''A Restaurant With Many Problems''. The other tracks, "My Room" and "KISEKAE" are used in the CHINTAI room rental service and the New Nintendo 3DS commercials respectively. Background, Production & Release This is Kyary's first release in nine months following her June 2014 release " Kira Kira Killer". In the meantime, Kyary went on two arena tours and released her 3rd studio album ''Pika Pika Fantajin''. During one of her arena tours entitled "Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Colorful Panic Toy Box" She revealed at the last stop of the arena tour that she had been experiencing the darker side of fame say ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Crazy Party Night (Pumpkin No Gyakushū)
is the 11th single by Japanese model-singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, released on September 2, 2015. Releasing in both CD and digital editions, it is the first single recorded in 2015 as well as her second single release after Mondai Girl and contains songs tied into several commercials. "Crazy Party Night (Pumpkin no Gyakushū)" is the trademark song used for Kyary's live nationwide tour, Crazy Party Night Tour. In 2017, she embarked a world tour titled "The Spooky Obakeyashiki: Pumpkins Strike Back". It is possible that the Crazy Party Night Tour acted as a precursor for the latter. Background, production and release "Crazy Party Night (Pumpkin no Gyakushū)" is Kyary's second release in 2015 following her previous single " Mondai Girl". With the song being Halloween themed, composer Yasutaka Nakata stated the song was inspired by Kyary's love for fashion and dressing up and the title being a reference to the Japanese club culture of the '90s. Kyary's new tour reimagines a crazy nig ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Invader Invader
is the sixth physical single by Japanese singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. It was released on May 15, 2013, in both regular and limited editions. The song "Invader Invader" is used for the G.u. clothing retailer commercials in Japan while the second track, "Point of View", was used for Fuji TV's 2013 afternoon news program "Ageru TV". Background and composition "Invader Invader" was first announced on March 31, 2013, as Kyary's 6th physical single. The song is a 1980s-tinged electropop chiptune track written specifically for the commercial by Yasutaka Nakata. The artwork in the single is themed with "otherworldly creatures", with costumes designed by :ja:飯嶋久美子, Kumiko Iijima. The limited edition jacket cover features a proud Kyary showing off the "fairy Kyary" on her index finger, while the regular edition jacket cover shows strange creatures with watermelon-patterned hair. The dancing in the music video and the four note 'da da da da' are reminiscent of Japanese video game Spac ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kira Kira Killer
is the first limited run single by Japanese singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. It was released on June 11, 2014. The song (along with "Ninja Re Bang Bang" and "Koi Koi Koi") was featured in the 2016 American animated film ''Sing'' during which five red panda girls perform the song as an audition. Release details The physical CD single will be a limited edition run of only 7,777 copies, which will come with a number of special goods (a glittery sticker featuring the cover artwork, signed mini-poster, and vinyl bag containing the single), as well as a code for entry into a raffle (for residents of Japan only) with the chance to win one of a number of additional special goods,http://ro69.jp/news/detail/101641 including: * a sparkly ‘Kirakira’ hair tie (777 people only) * a ‘pierced by an arrow’ T-shirt that matches the PV for Kirakira Killer (777 people only) * a mask to match Kyary's in the PV for Kirakira Killer (777 people only) * one of Kyary's personal things (1 person only ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mottai Night Land
is the seventh physical single by J-pop artist Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, released on November 6, 2013, in both regular and limited editions. The song is used for the Japanese Cellphone company au's "Smart Value" commercials, in which she is featured as a guest star. The B-Side "Sungoi Aura" is used for Sunstar's "Ora 2" Toothpaste commercials. The single's title is a mixture of the Japanese word ''mottainai'', usually meaning wasteful but precious here, and the phrase Night Land. The music video was released on 23 October 2013. Development The song was first used on the latest au commercial aired in October, featuring Kyary dancing with the Mottainai Ghosts. Composer and Producer Yasutaka Nakata of Capsule stated that the song is made for the commercial itself, on which the song is full of dreams and wishes. Both covers for the single will reflect the name and theme on which it is based. The regular edition will be themed with "Wasteful Fantasy", depicting Kyary transforming into an an ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ninja Re Bang Bang
is the fifth single by Japanese singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. It was released on March 20, 2013. The song is used as the theme song for the au "Full Control Tokyo" event commercials. The single was certified platinum by the RIAJ for PC downloads in April 2013. The song peaked at number one on Japan Hot 100, and became her first number one there. On April 19, 2014, limited editions of a 7' LP were released with A side: Ninja Re Bang Bang-extended mix-, exclusive for DJs. Track listing Music video Most references are taken from Natari.jp, which also shows pictures of the filming. The music video was shot at the end of February in a studio in the Kanagawa prefecture. The filming was done completely in greenscreen, with 3D rendered computer graphics later added. Although the filming was mostly virtual, filming involved physical effects, such a trampoline for jumping scenes, a giant fan to simulate wind. In the music video, Kyary alternates between two characters, a ninja and a p ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |