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Meisa Kuroki’s “SHOCK -Unmei-” PV
I can’t help but compare every singer who comes out of Okinawa to Namie Amuro (who set the bar for female and male artists IMHO) and Meisa comes the closest in style and sound. The only question for me now is whether Meisa can pull it off live or not.
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Meisa Kuroki “SHOCK” Desktop
Of the actresses from Okinawa, Manami Higa is my favorite, well current fave, and coming at a close second is Meisa Kuroki. Nago-born Meisa is currently juggling two careers—actress and singer—and doing quite well I might add. Her current drama, “Ninkyo Helper,” in which she plays a yakuza subordinate boss is airing on Fuji TV.…
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Model Lena Fujii dating DA PUMP’s ISSA – Tokyograph
Fashion model Lena Fujii (24) has confirmed rumors of her dating DA PUMP member ISSA (30). Last week’s issue of Josei Seven had published photos of the two sharing a kiss together late at night. On Wednesday, Fujii held a press conference presenting a red wedding dress that she produced. Reporters at the event took…
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Minami Kizuki’s 3rd single set for 7/22 release
Amami Oshima singer Minami Kizuki’s 3rd single release has been set for a July 22, 2009, release. Titled “Shiroi Tsuki,” the single will have a total of three tracks — all originals with no instrumental (karaoke) tracks. Minami, who debuted this year with the single “Aitsumugi,” follows a tradition of shimauta-trained female singers from Amami…
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Namie’s “NEW LOOK” is the VMAJ 2009’s Best Female Video
Namie Amuro’s PV (promotion video) for her single “NEW LOOK” took the Best Female Video at this year’s MTV VMAJ (Video Music Awards Japan). In addition to the top female video award, her PV for the single “Sexy Girl” won the Best R&B Video award. Congrats to Namie! (Via Tokyograph.)
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BENI to release a new single on June 10
Following the release of her April single, “Kiss Kiss Kiss,” BENI has her second single for 2009 set for a June 10 release. The single, titled “Koi Kogarete,” will be coupled with tracks related to the opening of the first FOREVER 21 clothing store in Harajuku. Official Website BENI’s YouTube Channel (Via bounce.com.)
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MAX to release new single on July 22
MAX, reunited with the return of MINA in October of last year, will be releasing a new single called “Rough Cut Diamond” on July 22nd. The single, the group’s 30th, will be their first in three years and will have a tie-up with the TV Tokyo drama “Kariyushi Sensei Chibaru! (かりゆし先生 ちばる!).” The afternoon drama…
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Desktop: Stereopony’s “I do it”
In commemorating the release of their third single, Stereopony has released a desktop featuring the cover art. It’s only available on the site for a limited time so grab it now while you can. (Via 壁紙fan!)
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Yui Aragaki’s new single to be released on May 27, 2009
Yui Aragaki’s (Gakky) second single release for 2009 has been announced for a May 27 release. The single, her 4th overall, is titled “Utsushi E” is composed by Kenji Kubo of the rock band Merengue and will be used as the insert song for the NTV drama “Aishiteru~Kaiyou~.” The single will have a total of…
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Aya Ueto returns to music with “Reborn” theme – Tokyograph
Tokyograph: Actress Aya Ueto is set to release her first single in two years. The song, titled ‘Smile for…,’ is originally part of a concept album for the Smile Project 2009, a music collection intended to bring smiles to faces across Japan. However, it has also been selected as the new ending theme for the…
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