Current mood:	satisfied
Current music:	sifow - love regrets

Koda Kumi, Ayumi H, ayaka, E Hinouchi, Hirai Ken, NaNa, misono, three NATION, SEAMO, Mika Naka, SNoW
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bleh, hope these updates won't continue to be like 3 weeks apart. .__. I think I'm biting off more than I can chew this semester >_< anyways, that's not the only other reason for the late update... being iPod-less for like 2 weeks hasn't been good. (when my 160gb gets in I'll be a happy camper~! ^_^) so yea, this week is a little different, only have a few select new releases (the ones that have been stuck in my head), a few random songs, and finally getting around to some of the months old requests. enjoy!

and please leave a comment if you download something!! otherwise, any song that has 20 more downloads than comments will be deleted!

this week's songs:
Koda Kumi - Ai no Uta
Ayumi Hamasaki - talkin' 2 myself
ayaka - Why
Emi Hinouchi - GOODIE MEMORIES
Hirai Ken - fake star
NaNa - Movin' on
three NATION - OLIVIA once again
SEAMO - Kokoro no Koe feat AZU
NANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA - Hitoiro
SNoW - night light


Koda Kumi - Ai no Uta 愛のうた
INFO: a solo Jpop/J-urban singer who originally tried out for Tsunku’s Morning Musume. after not making it she went solo and released her first single "Take Back" in 2000. however she didn't get very popular until she did a duet with BoA, a Kpop/Jpop singer, and sang the theme songs for Final Fantasy X-2. she also did a cover of the theme song for the movie Cutie Honey.
THOUGHTS: hmm...kinda bleh with the new release, but it has gotten stuck in my head a few times. the video and covers are pretty ^^
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Ayumi Hamasaki - talkin' 2 myself
INFO: one, if not the most, recognized name in the Jpop industry. one of the top selling artists in Japan, she started out doing some modeling at a young age and trying out acting before becoming bored with both. by chance she met with Avex's head who encouraged her to try singing and writing her own songs. she debuted in 1998 and since then her success has boomed. she does mostly pop music, but sometimes fuses that with rock or R&B.
THOUGHTS: oo yay, a dramatic pop song from her. XD its in the same vein as her previous songs, but a lot more enjoyable than the summer pop she always releases. haha.
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ayaka - Why
INFO: a young singer and song writer from Osaka with a strong voice. she first started out inspired by gospel music and performing live with friends during her freshman year in high school. wanting to continue with music, she attended a private music school. she made her major debut with the single "I believe" in early 2006.
THOUGHTS: so with her double A side single, this one takes the cake. its her strong point, a ballad, but a lot more memorable than her last one, "Jewelry day".
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Emi Hinouchi - GOODIE MEMORIES
INFO: a solo artist who was discovered by m-flo's TAKU and has been working with him for most of her music. she officially debuted in 2002 with the single "Magic/World". after her first album, "Dramatiques", was released in 2003, she has mostly been working with other artists. she lived in Taiwan for most of her childhood, so she knows both Chinese and Japanese.
THOUGHTS: yay a great single from her~ so glad she's coming back haha. the background is similar to the BONNIE PINK and m-flo collab, but holds its own to be a great pop track.
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Hirai Ken - fake star
INFO: a popular solo R&B singer, he's known for his falsetto voice. he's also known for not looking Japanese, even though he is. he started releasing music in 1995 with the single, "Precious Junk". in 2005 he released “UTABAKA”, a best album to celebrate his 10th anniversary in the music industry.
THOUGHTS: first off, whoa with the video O_o getting a little too close there hahaha. anyways, the song is a refreshing change for Ken. its not a ballad nor a crazy pop song but instead a slick jazz/R&B track.
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NaNa - Movin' on
INFO: a new face in the Jpop and J-urban industry. she has worked with other artists, namely ZEEBRA for an album version of the track "Slow Down" and the dance group EXILE. also an accomplished dancer and choreographer, she started a solo singing career in 2007 with the single, "Movin' on".
THOUGHTS: ooo solid, solid debut. ^_^ its some cute R&B/pop that gets stuck in your head a lot. at least it did for me XD recommended if you like melody. or Emi Hinouchi.
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three NATION - OLIVIA once again
INFO: a R&B trio with JUN as vocals, and two MCs: EIGO and ZANE. they formed together in 2000 in Yokohama after meeting each other through international school and studying abroad from the United States. they debuted in July 2003 and released their first album "3n" in 2004.
THOUGHTS: so...that Emi song this week with the baby voice made me remember this song XD one of 3N's strongest tracks, its a midtempo R&B song. now, if only they'd release something >_> I'm sick of waiting!
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SEAMO - Kokoro no Koe feat AZU 心の声
INFO: a J-urban artist whose real name is Takada Naoki. he has also collaborated with various other artists like Miliyah Kato, nobodyknows+, and BENNIE K. he released his first single in March 2005. he gained a lot of popularity with his 2006 single, "Mata Aimashou".
THOUGHTS: so, not such a big fan of SEAMO, but this song with AZU has to be my favorite track by him. everything from the beat to her vocals just fit so nicely ^^ oh, and the video has one of the best and most satisfying endings! XD this artist is the password this week.
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NANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA - Hitoiro　一色
requested; INFO: a popular singer in Japan as well as throughout Asia. she usually releases slower music like ballads and sometimes jazz. winner of Best New Artist in 2001, her first few singles sold hundreds of thousands, some selling out the first day. she sang a theme for the popular anime series Gundam Seed. she also acts in the new NANA productions, starring in the lead role.
THOUGHTS: now that I look back, never really liked her rock music. but hey, this track is more enjoyable than others.
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SNoW - night light
requested; INFO: SNoW grew up in United States and started writing and singing in her teens. traveling between Japan and the United States to work on her music, she released an indies single "Yes" in November 2004, which attracted some attention. now under Sony, she made her official debut in July 2005 with the single "Hanabi Made Ato Sukoshi". she also attends the University of Santa Monica in LA.
THOUGHTS: what to say? anything by SNoW is great if you like acoustics and strong compositions. this was off her "Sakasama no Chou" single.
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requested songs to be uploaded...someday:
(L'Arc~en~Ciel - Killing Me)
I think there were more in the comments...