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Summer Madness (Lead Song)
''Summer Madness'' is the eleventh single by Japanese hip-hop group Lead, released on June 21, 2006, two weeks before their fourth studio album, '' 4.'' It failed to break the top ten on Oricon, but charted in the top twenty, taking the weekly ranking of #17, where it remained on the charts for five weeks. The single contained two b-sides, "Boku ga Tsuki ni Inoru Yoru" and "One", the latter of which became popular enough to be placed on their first compilation album '' Lead Tracks ~Listener's Choice~.'' Information ''Summer Madness'' is the eleventh domestic single released by Japanese hip-hop group Lead. The single peaked in the top twenty on the Oricon Singles Charts at #17 and remained on the charts for five consecutive weeks. The single was released as a standard CD and a CD+DVD combo, the latter of which was of limited release. The limited CD+DVD editions carried the corresponding music video for the title track, along with the making video. The single carried two coupli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lead (band)
Lead () is a Japanese hip-hop dance and vocal group, initially formed under the name Rhymix in Osaka, Japan in March 2002. They went through two name changes before debuting as "Lead" in May 2002 under the Pony Canyon sub-label Flight Master. The group consists of Shinya Taniuichi, Keita Furuya, Akira Kagimoto and, formerly, Hiroki Nakadoi. Upon debuting on July 31, 2002 with "Manatsu no Magic", the group experienced early success due to their dancing and vocal skills at a young age. The release of their second single " Show Me the Way" earned the group the Best Newcomer Award during the 44th Japan Record Awards. Their debut album '' Life On Da Beat'' took the No. 5 spot on the Oricon charts. In 2010, the group moved from Flight Master to the parent label of Pony Canyon with their single " Speed Star." Beginning with the single " Wanna Be With You" (2012), the group began a string of top-charting singles. The single peaked at No. 3 on Orion and their singles have continued to ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 promotion (marketing), promotional or musical artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a music marketing device intended to promote the sale of Music Recording, music recordings. Although the origins of music videos date back to musical short, musical short films that first appeared, they again came into prominence when Paramount Global's MTV based its format around the medium. These kinds of videos were described by various terms including "illustrated song", "filmed insert", "promotional (promo) film", "promotional clip", "promotional video", "song video", "song clip", "film clip" or simply "video". Music videos use a wide range of styles and contemporary video-making techniques, including animation, live action, live-action, documentary film, documentary, and non-narrative approaches such as Non-narrative film, abstract fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lead Vocalist
The lead vocalist in popular music is typically the member of a group or band whose voice is the most prominent melody in a performance where multiple voices may be heard. The lead singer sets their voice against the accompaniment parts of the ensemble as the dominant sound. In vocal group performances, notably in soul and gospel music, and early rock and roll, the lead singer takes the main vocal melody, with a chorus or harmony vocals provided by other band members as backing vocalists. Lead vocalists typically incorporate some movement or gestures into their performance, and some may participate in dance routines during the show, particularly in pop music. Some lead vocalists also play an instrument during the show, either in an accompaniment role (such as strumming a guitar part), or playing a lead instrument/instrumental solo role when they are not singing (as in the case of lead singer-guitar virtuoso Jimi Hendrix). The lead singer also typically guides the vocal ensem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greatest Hits Album
A greatest hits album or best-of album is a type of compilation album that collects popular and commercially successful songs by a particular artist or band. While greatest hits albums are typically supported by the artist, they can also be created by record companies without express approval from the original artist as a means to generate sales. They are typically regarded as a good starting point for new fans of an artist, but are sometimes criticized by longtime fans as not inclusive enough or necessary at all. It is also common for greatest hits albums to include new recordings, remixes or unreleased alternate takes of the hit songs, plus other new material as bonus tracks to increase appeal for longtime fans (who might otherwise already own the recordings included). At times, a greatest hits compilation marks the first album appearance of a successful single that was never attached to a previous studio album. History The first greatest hits album was Johnny Mathis's ''J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Showcase (album)
''The Showcase'' (stylized as ''THE SHOWCASE'') is the seventh studio album by the Japanese hip-hop group Lead. The album became their highest ranking album since their debut, peaking at #2 on the Oricon charts and remaining on the charts for five weeks. The album consisted of seven preluding singles, the first being ''Still'' in December 2012 and the last being '' Yakusoku,'' released three years later on November 25, 2015. The album was released in four different editions, each carrying different material. It came as a standard CD, a limited edition CD, a CD+DVD combination and a CD rendition that came with a booklet. To promote ''The Showcase,'' the group held both pre-release concerts and release concerts. The pre-release lives were held from April 24, 2016 to May 21, 2016, and the release lives were held between June 7, 2016 to July 10, 2016. It was their first album released as a trio, whereas lead vocalist, Hiroki Nakadoi, resigned from the group due to feelings of inadequ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Now Or Never (Lead Album)
''Now or Never'' (stylized as ''NOW OR NEVER'') is the sixth studio album by Japanese hip-hop group Lead. It was their first album to chart in the top ten on the Oricon charts since their debut album '' Life On Da Beat'' (2003) coming in at #6 and remaining on the charts for two weeks. The album was their first album in four years and contained four preluding singles: ''GiraGira Romantic, Speed Star★, Hurricane'' and '' Wanna Be With You.'' Both ''Hurricane'' and ''Wanna Be With You'' charted in the top ten, with ''Wanna Be With You'' charting at #3. It was their first album to be released in multiple editions: CD, CD+DVD and two 2CD editions with different content. ''Now or Never'' was their last album with lead vocalist Hiroki Nakadoi, whereas, after their following single ''Still,'' he left the group due to feelings of inadequacy. Information ''Now or Never'' is the sixth studio album, seventh overall, by Japanese hip-hop group Lead, released on July 18, 2012 under the Po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feel The Vibes
''Feel the Vibes'' (stylized as ''"Feel The Vibes"'') is the fifth studio album by Japanese hip hop group Lead, released on March 5, 2008. It became their lowest charting studio album, reaching No. 44 on the weekly Oricon charts and remaining on the charts for two weeks. It was their first album in nearly two years, their previous being '' 4,'' which was released in July 2006. The album was preceded by three singles: "Drive Alive" (March 14, 2007), "Umi" (July 18, 2007) and " Stand Up!" (February 6, 2008). While "Drive Alive" charted well at No. 14 on the Oricon Singles Chart, the other two singles failed to break the top twenty. Information ''Feel the Vibes'' is the fifth studio album by Japanese hip-hop dance group Lead. It was released two years after their previous studio album, '' 4'', and five months before their first compilation album '' Lead Tracks ~listener's choice~'', released in August the same year. The album became their lowest charting studio album, peaking at No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lead! Heat! Beat!
''Lead! Heat! Beat!'' (stylized as ''LEAD! HEAT! BEAT!'') is the third studio album by Japanese hip-hop group Lead. The album ranked No. 15 on Oricon and remained on the charts for four weeks. The album was released on August 10, 2005, nearly a year since their previous album, '' Brand New Era,'' and held three preceding singles: '' Tenohira wo Taiyou ni/Delighted, Atarashii Kisetsu e'' and '' Baby Running Wild.'' Information ''Lead! Heat! Beat!'' is the third studio album by four member Japanese hip-hop dance group Lead. The album took the No. 15 spot on the weekly Oricon Albums Charts and remained on the charts for four consecutive weeks. It was released a year after their previous album, '' Brand New Era,'' which had been released at the end of August 2004. Prior to its release, the album garnered three singles: the double a-side '' Tenohira wo Taiyou ni/Delighted,'' the spring ballad '' Atarashii Kisetsu e'' and the summer pop song '' Baby Running Wild.'' As with their prev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babymetal
(stylized in all caps) is a Japanese kawaii metal band consisting of Suzuka Nakamoto as "Su-metal" and Moa Kikuchi as "Moametal". The band is produced by Kobametal from the Amuse talent agency. Their vocals are backed by heavy metal instrumentation, performed by a group of session musicians known as the "Kami Band" at performances. The band was formed in 2010, with the original lineup of Su-metal (vocal and dance), Moametal (scream and dance), and Yui Mizuno as "Yuimetal" (scream and dance), with the concept of creating a fusion of the heavy metal and Japanese idol genres. Originally a sub-unit of the Japanese idol group Sakura Gakuin, Babymetal became an independent act in 2013, following Nakamoto's departure from Sakura Gakuin. Babymetal released their eponymous debut album in February 2014. Their second album ''Metal Resistance'' was released worldwide in April 2016. Babymetal has also embarked on several tours, with a majority of their tour dates taking place outside o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kawaii Metal
Kawaii metal (also known as idol metal, cute metal, J-pop metal or kawaiicore) is a musical genre that blends elements of heavy metal and J-pop that was pioneered in Japan in the early 2010s. The genre combines both Eastern and Western influences that appeal to both cultures. A typical kawaii metal composition combines the instrumentation found in various types of heavy metal music with J-pop melodies and a Japanese idol aesthetic. Kawaii metal's lyrical topics often contain kawaii (cute, lovable, kidlike) themes, making them much less hostile than those of other heavy metal genres. The Japanese girl group Babymetal is often credited with the creation and success of kawaii metal. In addition to Babymetal, kawaii metal acts such as Ladybaby have garnered media attention, as well as minor commercial attention, for performing songs of this genre. History and characteristics Japanese heavy metal idol group Babymetal are considered the inventors of the kawaii metal genre. The con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SMAP
SMAP was a Japanese boy band, composed of Masahiro Nakai, Takuya Kimura, Goro Inagaki, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and Shingo Katori. The group was created in 1988 by music producer Johnny Kitagawa, founder of Johnny & Associates, originally as a six-piece with Katsuyuki Mori, until his departure from the band in 1996. The name stands for "Sports Music Assemble People". After making their debut in 1991, the group took the Japanese entertainment industry by storm, becoming one of the most successful boy bands in Asia. The group is often referred to as a "national treasure" and a "fortune and property of the country" in Japan. SMAP was regarded as an iconic group in Japan, after achieving an unprecedented level of success in numerous genres in the entertainment industry, including music, television, film, radio, and theater, as a group and individually. SMAP was credited for changing the Japanese entertainment and music industry, in terms of prolonging longevity of boy bands and broadening ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boy Band
A boy band is loosely defined as a vocal group consisting of young male singers, usually in their teenage years or in their twenties at the time of formation. Generally, boy bands perform Love song, love songs marketed towards girls and young women. Many boy bands dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. List of South Korean idol groups, South Korean boy bands usually also have designated rappers. Some such bands are formed on their own, often evolving out of church choral or gospel music groups. In contrast, others are created by talent managers or record producers who hold auditions. Being vocal groups, most boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on-stage. They are similar in concept to their counterparts known as girl groups. The popularity of boy bands has peaked three times: first in the 1960s to 70s (e.g., with the Jackson 5 and the Osmonds); the second time it peaked during the late 1980s, the 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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