This article is translated from an interview done with BoA by Excite.
Translation by sljinu
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J-pop queen Ayumi Hamasaki steps into a new era of marketing, offering a limited USB mass storage version of her new album NEXT LEVEL. Hamasaki has always been up to date, setting the latest trends and offering cutting edge releases so it is no surprise she has decided to take this bold step.
CD sales are in a steep decline, so steep that the rising digital sales are not enough to make up for the loss. Many Japanese artists have suffered a decline in overall sales, Hamasaki included. NEXT LEVEL’s USB’s mix of physical presence and digital versatility however, may be a turning point into the market. Could you imagine, having a specially designed flash drive for each album you own?
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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.
This article is translated from an interview done with Otsuka Ai by Excite.
Translation by sljinu
Aira Mitsuki promo photo for COPY
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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.



