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Hitomi’s Dragonfly

March 16th, 2007 by Rinoa · 7 Comments · ★★★★☆

“Dragonfly” is Hitomi’s 24th single, which was released only a few days before the release of her 6th studio album. With a completely new image and genre, Hitomi experimented with the garage rock genre.

Ai Otsuka - CHU-LIP

March 16th, 2007 by Rinoa · 15 Comments · ★★★★½

“CHU-LIP” was Ai’s first single in 2007. With a midtempo tone and a creative style, Ai has managed to release another fantastic single.

Kaihoku

March 9th, 2007 by Rinoa · 4 Comments · ★★★½☆

Hitomi Shimatani’s second release was also her debut in the J-Pop music industry. With a new makeover and wardrobe Hitomi attempted to become a major pop artist.

real Emotion / 1000 no Kotoba

March 5th, 2007 by Rinoa · 16 Comments · ★★★½☆

Koda Kumi’s first success was the Final Fantasy X-2 single, “real Emotion / 1000 no Kotoba”, which was just the beginning of Koda’s rise to success.

mihimaru GT

February 23rd, 2007 by Rinoa · 9 Comments

mihimaru GT is a duo group which specialises in urban and pop genres, which they have conveniently combined in a genre which they christened J-Hip-Pop. In 2006, mihimaru GT have attracted the attention of the Japanese with their hit, “Kibun Joujou↑↑”.