"Step to the New World" (stylized as ''STEP TO THE NEW WORLD'') is female duo

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's first single and third single in total (having released two singles under the name ''Batti Baas'': ''

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'' and '' Inside Out''). It was used to advertise Triumph's ''Tenshi no Bra'' (天使のブラ / Angel Bra).

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label.

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had signed the sisters in early 2002, then sent them to

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and

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to study and become proficient in English. ''Step to the New World'' was later featured on their album ''

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,'' while a remix of the song was put on their single '' Sora.'' The CD single contained the title track and one

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: '"Too Late" (stylized as "TOO LATE"). The single was also released on

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, with an

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version to both the a-side and b-side.

Track listing

CD

(Source) #"Step to the New World" #"Too Late" #"Step to the New World" (instrumental) #"Too Late" (instrumental)

12" vinyl

Side A #"Step to the New World" #"Step to the New World" (instrumental) #"Step to the New World" (a cappella) Side B #"Too Late" #"Too Late" (instrumental) #"Too Late" (a cappella)

References

{{Soulhead singles 2002 singles 2002 songs Sony Music Entertainment Japan singles