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Hinouchi Emi – ME…

by sljinu on February 2, 2009 · 5 comments ·

Hinouchi Emi promoting ME...

Artist: Hinouchi Emi
Product code: KICS-1414
Release date: 2008.12.03
Highest Ranking: #64
Label: Venus-B
Limited Edition: CD+DVD, Alternate Cover

Aside from hardcore M-Flo fans, few people probably would have heard of R&B sensation, Emi Hinouchi. Having been acknowledged by working with several highly notable acts such as M-Flo, The Teriyaki Boyz and Epik High, Emi has proven time and time again her outstanding attributes to Asian music fans around the globe. However, despite this exposure poor sales continue to plague her career with her solo works failing to make a considerable mark on the Oricon charts.

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Otsuka Ai Excite Interview – LOVE LETTER

by sljinu on January 10, 2009 · 7 comments ·

This article is translated from an interview done with Otsuka Ai by Excite.
Translation by sljinu

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Aira Mitsuki – COPY

by oroitsme on October 10, 2008 · 1 comment ·

Aira Mitsuki promo photo for COPY

Artist: Aira Mitsuki
Product Code: VUCD-60001/60002
Release Date: 2008.09.03
Highest Ranking: #48
Label: D-Topia Entertainment
Limited Edition: Low price, different packaging, different tracks

Aira Mitsuki was discovered when she became the winner of the 2007 MEGA TRANCE Singer auditions out of more than 6000 applicants. She is being produced by Oonishi Terukado, who has worked with such artists like 80PAN (Harenchi Punch) and Aiuchi Rina. He had at one point expressed that he would like to turn Aira into the next big technopop icon in the wake of Nakata Yasutaka’s popular work with Perfume.

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NEWS – pacific

by oroitsme on August 13, 2008 · 4 comments ·

NEWS in 2007.11.12 issue of Oricon Style

Artist: NEWS
Product code: JECN-0149/0150
Release date: 2007.11.07
Highest Ranking: #1
Label: Johnny’s Entertainment
Limited Edition: 2 extra tracks, photo booklet

After two members were put onto suspension for underage drinking, NEWS were taken out from public view despite their upcoming single “SAYAENDOU/Hadashi no Cinderella Boy” and, after the release of the single with almost no promotion, went on hiatus in spring of 2006. During this time, the remaining six members continued on with other musical and acting projects. They rejoined on New Years Eve 2007 as a six member group, at which time the ban of NEWS images and promotion were lifted.

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