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Naked (Soulhead Album)
''Naked'' is the third album by female duo Soulhead and was their last studio album with Sony Music Entertainment Japan, whereas they moved to Avex afterwards. Their final album under SMEJ was a compilation album, '' Best of Soulhead.'' The album reached #5 on the Oricon Weekly charts, but dropped to #19 for the monthly ranking. It was also their first album to be released in both CD and CD+DVD format. A limited edition " analog version" was released three weeks later on March 24, 2006. Track listing (Source) CD # "Birth" (intro) # " Fiesta" # "One more time" # " Sparkle☆Train" # "Breath" (Interlude) # "Yume no Uchi" (夢の中 / in the dream) # " meaning" # "One Love" (skit) # "Anata" # "Touch" (interlude) # " Soulhead is Back" # "Don't U Think?" # "Joyful" # " XXX feat. Koda Kumi" # "Whachagonado?" # " Got to leave" # "Pray" # "Nature" (interlude) # "Furusato" DVD # "Fiesta" (music video) # " Sparkle☆Train" (music video) # "Pray" (music video) # " XXX" feat. Koda Kumi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as Digital distribution#Music, digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual Phonograph record#78 rpm disc developments, 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 populari ... [...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] |
2006 Albums ...
The following is a list of albums, EPs, and mixtapes released in 2006. 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 2006 in music. First quarter January February March Second quarter April May June Third quarter July August September Fourth quarter October November December References {{DEFAULTSORT:2006 albums Albums 2006 File:2006 Events Collage V1.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2006 Winter Olympics open in Turin; Twitter is founded and launched by Jack Dorsey; The Nintendo Wii is released; Montenegro 2006 Montenegrin independence referendum, votes to declare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
12-inch Single
The twelve-inch single (often written as 12-inch or 12″) is a type of vinyl ( polyvinyl chloride or PVC) gramophone record that has wider groove spacing and shorter playing time with a 'single' or a few related sound tracks on each surface, compared to LPs (long play) which have several songs on each side. This allows for louder levels to be cut on the disc by the mastering engineer, which in turn gives a wider dynamic range, and thus better sound quality. This record type is commonly used in disco and dance music genres, where DJs use them to play in clubs. They are played at either or 45 . The conventional 7‐inch single usually holds three or four minutes of music at full volume. The 12‐inch LP sacrifices volume for extended playing time. Technical features Twelve-inch singles typically have much shorter playing time than full-length LPs, and thus require fewer grooves per inch. This extra space permits a broader dynamic range or louder recording level as the gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Best Of Soulhead
''Best of Soulhead'' is the first greatest hits album by Soulhead. It was their last album under the Sony Music Entertainment Japan sub-label onenation before moving to Avex. The album peaked at #5 on Oricon and remained on the charts for thirteen weeks. Information ''Best of Soulhead'' was released a year after their studio album, ''Naked (Soulhead album), Naked'', and was their last album under the SMEJ's sublabel onenation. The album was released in both CD and CD+DVD format, with the CD+DVD being of limited edition. It also received a special "Winter Sleeve" limited edition. The album contained previously unreleased music videos for ''Naked (Soulhead album), One more time, Oh My Sister (Remix)/I'm just going down, I'm just going down'' and ''Dear Friends (Soulhead song), Feel Like Jumping.'' Track listing Adapted from Amazon CD #"Step to the New World" #"Lover, Knight, Man" #"Lover, Knight, Man, Oh My Sister" #"Sora (Soulhead song), Sora" #"Get Up! (Soulhead EP), Get Up!" # ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compilation Album
A compilation album comprises Album#Tracks, tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several Performing arts#Performers, performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may be collected together as a greatest hits album or box set. If from several performers, there may be a theme, topic, time period, or genre which links the tracks, or they may have been intended for release as a single work—such as a tribute album. When the tracks are by the same recording artist, the album may be referred to as a retrospective album or an anthology. Content and scope Songs included on a compilation album may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may ... [...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] |
Studio Album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as Digital distribution#Music, digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual Phonograph record#78 rpm disc developments, 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 populari ... [...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] |
Sparkle Train
''Sparkle☆Train/Got To Leave'' (stylized as SPARKLE☆TRAIN/Got To Leave) is a single by female duo SOULHEAD from the album Naked. The main track, ''Sparkle☆Train,'' was an R&B/rap mix, while the b-side, ''Got To Leave,'' is smooth R&B. The single charted at #30 on Oricon Weekly, staying on the charts for eight weeks. The music video A music video is a video of variable duration, that integrates a music song or a music album with imagery that is produced for promotional or musical artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a music marketing device ... for the title track was later put on the CD+DVD version of their Naked album. Track listing CD #SPARKLE☆TRAIN #Got To Leave #SPARKLE☆TRAIN (Instrumental) #Got To Leave (Instrumental) References {{Soulhead singles 2005 singles 2005 songs Rhythm Zone singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soulhead
Soulhead (known as SOULHEAD in Japan) is a Japanese urban contemporary/ R&B duo consisting of sisters Yoshika Sawayama (よしか) and Tsugumi Sawayama (つぐみ). Both were born in Hokkaidō; Yoshika was born on July 20, 1978 and Tsugumi was born on January 25, 1981. Since their debut, they have worked with several well-known artists, including Sowelu, Koda Kumi, Crystal Kay and Ken Hirai. Biography Before they assumed the name Soulhead, Yoshika and Tsugumi were known as Batti Baas. Batti Baas released one vinyl single through Handcuts Records called ''Lovin' You'', which featured Aaron Blackmon. The song was a remake of the Minnie Riperton standard. In February 2002, they released a CD single through Tokuma Japan Communications called '' Inside Out.'' Shortly after the release of ''Inside Out,'' they were signed to Sony Music Associated Records and began working under the pseudonym Soulhead. The label sent them one year abroad to Australia and New Zealand to improve their pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fiesta (Soulhead Song)
"Fiesta" is a single by R&B female duo Soulhead from the album Naked. The title track is a dance track. The b-sides, ''meaning'' and ''Soulhead is Back'' (stylized as ''SOULHEAD is BACK''), are R&B inspired. The single charted at No. 35 on Oricon Weekly. Information ''Fiesta'' is a song about staying out all night to have fun and dance. ''meaning'' sings about how money isn't everything and that living life in the moment is what life is about. ''Soulhead is Back'' is the theme for the duo with most of the lyrics in English. Only the final rap verse is in Japanese. The music video A music video is a video of variable duration, that integrates a music song or a music album with imagery that is produced for promotional or musical artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a music marketing device ... for the title track was later put on the CD+DVD version of their Naked album. Track listing ;CD #Fiesta #meaning #Soulhead Is Back References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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