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Real (Bright Album)
is the second studio album from Bright under the Rhythm Zone record label of the Avex Group, released on 24 February 2010. The album came in three versions: a CD+DVD version, a CD only version, and a CD only version with different cover art (only available to the Kinki region of Japan). With the first press of the CD+DVD and CD only versions came a poster. The album sold 4,437 copies in its first week, peaking at #38 on the Oricon charts. Football Hour is a Japanese comedy duo ( kombi) consisting of Terumoto Gotō (tsukkomi) and Nozomu Iwao (boke), both from Osaka. They are performers for the entertainment company Yoshimoto Kogyo. They graduated from the Yoshimoto NSC Osaka 14th generation cl ...'s Nozomu Iwao starred in the album's commercial advertisement. Track listing #Theme of Bright ～Real～ #I Like That #キライ…でも好き ～アイシテル～ # Shining Butterfly # Kotoba ni Dekinakute #Warm It Up (Interlude) #Dance With Us #I Know #Secret # Feelin' You #Prom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bright (Japanese Band)
Bright (stylized as BRIGHT) was a dance vocal band in Japan under major label Rhythm Zone. History The chorus group named was formed in 2001 with the members Nagi, Mi-Mi and Meg. These members of the group were childhood friends from elementary school. In 2003, they decided to expand the group into a 4-member group. Nanaka Kobayashi joined and the band changed its name to Bright. On April 25, 2007, the band debuted on Rhythm Republic, Avex Group's indies label. As their popularity grew, they were transferred to the major label Rhythm Zone. On January 16, 2008, the band released their first major label mini-album named '' Brightest Star''. The group worked with singer K for their first full-length album named '' Notes 4 You''. On April 17, 2013, it was announced on the group's blog that Bright would disband after their final ''One Man Live'' concert on May 12th. Members *Nagisa Shigemura (重村渚, born August 2, 1990 in Hyogo Prefecture) *Mizuki Inoue (井上みづき, bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J-pop
J-pop ( ja, ジェイポップ, ''jeipoppu''; often stylized as J-POP; an abbreviated form of "Japanese popular music"), natively also known simply as , is the name for a form of popular music that entered the musical mainstream of Japan in the 1990s. Modern J-pop has its roots in traditional music of Japan, and significantly in 1960s pop and rock music. J-pop replaced ''kayōkyoku'' ("Lyric Singing Music", a term for Japanese popular music from the 1920s to the 1980s) in the Japanese music scene. J-rock bands such as Happy End fused the Beatles and Beach Boys-style rock with Japanese music in the 1960s1970s. J-country had popularity during the international popularity of Westerns in the 1960s1970s as well, and it still has appeal due to the work of musicians like Charlie Nagatani and venues including Little Texas, Tokyo. J-rap became mainstream with producer Nujabes and his work on ''Samurai Champloo'', Japanese pop culture is often seen with anime in hip hop. Other trends ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhythm Zone
(RZN) is a record label in the Avex Group that releases urban contemporary Japanese music. History The label was founded in 1999 by Max Matsuura with a focus on urban music, signing M-Flo as its first artist, then followed by Exile. In 2000, Koda Kumi was signed by Rhythm Zone and debuted with the song "Take Back". Artists and sublabels Main : * 2NE1 (Avex/Rhythm Zone/YGEX) * Afra and the Incredible Beatbox Band * Aili * Aria * Asako Toki * Asia Engineer * Baby M * Boyz II Men (Japan only) * Bright * Caravan * The Chill * Deep (formerly Color) * Dorlis * Dream * DJ Emma * Exile ** Atsushi (Atsushi Sato) ** Nesmith (Ryuta Karim Nesmith) * FAKY * Fukumimi * Giant Swing * Happiness * Miyuki Hatakeyama * Yuko Ishida * Iconiq (Ito Ayumi) * J Soul Brothers * Jamosa * Jonte * Joey Boy * Ken the 390 * Kumi Koda * Seara Kojo * Lisa * M-Flo ** Ryu Yeong-gi (Verbal) ** Taku Takahashi * Mai * May J. * Micron' Stuff * Mini Box * mink * Miray * Shion Miyawaki * Nao * Ohashi Tri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Notes 4 You
''Notes 4 You'' is an album by vocal group Bright Bright may refer to: Common meanings *Bright, an adjective meaning giving off or reflecting illumination; see Brightness *Bright, an adjective meaning someone with intelligence People * Bright (surname) * Bright (given name) *Bright, the stage na .... The album contains all A-side single songs they released under the Rhythm Zone label so far. The DVD contains clips of their one-man Live show and a documentary of their Kyoto street live performances. The album was ranked at #47 and sold 2,805 copies in its first week. Track listing #Theme of Bright: Notes 4 You #Love & Joy #ソライロ #One Summer Time #So Long, Too Late #I’ll Be There #My Darling: I Love You feat. Scoobie Do #Interlude: Brighten Up #Watch Out #You Were Mine #恋をして #手紙 feat. K: Album ver. #Believe #Brightest Star: Unplugged (bonus track) DVD track listing #Sora Iro (ソライロ) (music video) #Tegami (手紙) feat. K: Album ver. (music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Harmony (Bright Album)
In Harmony is the third album by the Japanese J-pop band Bright, released on 20 October 2010. The album was released in two versions: a CD+DVD and a CD only version. The song ''"Flower"'' was the theme song for the BeeTV program ''"キス× Kiss×キス"'' (KisuxKissxKisu; KissxKissXKiss), and ''"Shining Star"'' soundtracked a TV commercial for Shidax () is a company providing food services and operating the largest karaoke shop chain in Japan. Its more than 300 karaoke shops across Japan, which operate under the name ''SHIDAX Please!'' is typical of the many big karaoke establishments and .... The DVD contains music videos and live versions of several songs on the album. Track listing ;Disc 1 (CD) #Xiao Yin #あの日の雨 #Flower #Baby Sweet #Shining Star #Kirai demo Suki: Aishiteru (キライ…でも好き 〜アイシテル〜) #Brightest Star: A Cappella Version #I’ll Be There: Symphony Orchestra Session #Curtain Call: I'll Be There ;Disc 2 (DVD) #Flower Musi ... [...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] |
Record Label
A record label, or record company, is a brand or trademark of music recordings and music videos, or the company that owns it. Sometimes, a record label is also a publishing company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing, promotion, and enforcement of copyright for sound recordings and music videos, while also conducting talent scouting and development of new artists, and maintaining contracts with recording artists and their managers. The term "record label", derives from the circular label in the center of a vinyl record which prominently displays the manufacturer's name, along with other information. Within the mainstream music industry, recording artists have traditionally been reliant upon record labels to broaden their consumer base, market their albums, and promote their singles on streaming services, radio, and television. Record labels also provide publicists, who assist performers in gaining positi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avex Group
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 Ente ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Football Hour
is a Japanese comedy duo ( kombi) consisting of Terumoto Gotō (tsukkomi) and Nozomu Iwao (boke), both from Osaka. They are performers for the entertainment company Yoshimoto Kogyo. They graduated from the Yoshimoto NSC Osaka 14th generation class. The unit's material is created by both Goto and Iwao. Members * Born June 18, 1974 in Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka. Plays the ''tsukkomi''. His style of ''tsukkomi'' is well known for his use of metaphors and analogies. * Born December 19, 1975 in Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka. Plays the '' boke''. In Yoshimoto Kogyo's annual "Ugliest Yoshimoto Kogyo Entertainer" awards, he won first place three years in a row (2002-2004) and has since been ineligible for voting. Iwao himself does not consider himself to be unattractive but rather fashionable and trendy. Life and career Both Gotō and Iwao were in prior units before the formation of Football Hour. Gotō was in the comedy duo ''Gotō-Tenma'' (Later renamed to ''Electronic Gram'') from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kotoba Ni Dekinakute/Shining Butterfly
"Kotoba ni Dekinakute/Shining Butterfly" is the fourth single by the vocal group Bright. The bridge of "Shining Butterfly" drew comparisons to Janet Jackson's "Feedback," using a similar melody. This single includes a cover of "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman", originally performed by Aretha Franklin Aretha Louise Franklin ( ; March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Referred to as the " Queen of Soul", she has twice been placed ninth in ''Rolling Stone''s "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". With .... Track listing CD track list # Kotoba ni Dekinakute (言葉にできなくて; Can't Put into Words) # Shining Butterfly # (You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman # 言葉にできなくて(instrumental） # Shining Butterfly(instrumental） # (You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman(instrumental） DVD track list # 言葉にできなくて (music video) # Shining Butterfly (music video) # Theme of Bright: Notes 4 You／Love ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feelin' You (Bright Song)
"Feelin' You" is the fifth single by dance vocal band Bright, released under Rhythm Zone. The title track "Feelin' You" is a summer pop song. The song "Still..." is written by Megumi making it the first song written by a member of the group. "Dream Girls" is a cover of the well-known theme song for the musical and movie Dreamgirls ''Dreamgirls'' is a Broadway musical, with music by Henry Krieger and lyrics and book by Tom Eyen. Based on the show business aspirations and successes of R&B acts such as The Supremes, The Shirelles, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, and others,Gro .... Track listing Charts References {{authority control 2009 singles Bright (Japanese band) songs 2009 songs Rhythm Zone singles Song articles with missing songwriters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan and Western music. It started as, which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc. was originally set up as a subsidiary of Original Confidence and took over the latter's Oricon record charts in April 2002. The charts are compiled from data drawn from some 39,700 retail outlets (as of April 2011) and provide sales rankings of music CDs, DVDs, electronic games, and other entertainment products based on weekly tabulations. Results are announced every Tuesday and published in ''Oricon Style'' by subsidiary Oricon Entertainment Inc. The group also lists panel survey-based popularity ratings for television commercials on its official website. Oricon started publishing Combined Chart, which includes CD sales, digital sales, and streaming together, on December 19, 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
