Last month, tofubeats collaborated with legendary producer Tetsuya Komuro on the song “Throw Your Laptop On The Fire”, off of tofubeats’ album “POSITIVE.” Tetsuya has now enlisted tofubeats to form a new unit with him, along with TRUSTRICK’s Sayaka Kanda. This new united is named “TK feat. TK.” The name comes from the initials of the 3 members (the long form would be “Tetsuya Komuro feat. tofubeats Kanda”).
The result of this collaboration is the song “#RUN.” It serves as the theme song for Umabi, a site devoted to horse racing. The “TK” in the unit’s name can also be extended to the Japanese name of Tokyo Racecourse, Tokyo Keibajo. Tetsuya was in charge of the lyrics and composition for “#RUN”, while tofubeats arranged the song. Sayaka did the vocals. With this song, TK feat. TK hopes to capture the excitement of a horse race.
The music video for “#RUN” was recently released. In the video, clips of Tetsuya and tofubeats performing the song dressed in suits are mixed with clips of various people and animals running. The duo turn into animated characters later in the video. Check it out after the jump, along with a special interview!
globe is currently celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut. As part of this celebration, several acts will come together to pay tribute to the group on a new cover album. Out December 16, “#globe20th -SPECIAL COVER BEST-” will feature several acts covering globe’s songs. The album will come in 2 editions: a 2CD edition which will feature the covers along with the original songs, and a CD only edition that will have just the covers.
The first set of acts paying tribute to globe have been announced. They are Kaela Kimura, GReeeeN, Koda Kumi, Miu Sakamoto, Da-iCE, Chotokkyu, TRF, AAA, and hitomi. A second set of acts will be announced in November, as will the songs these acts will be covering.
Tetsuya Komuro decided to use a picture of globe’s vocalist KEIKO, who is also his wife, as the cover for “#globe20th -SPECIAL COVER BEST-.” The picture was taken in 1997 and it currently hangs in the couple’s home. Check it out after the jump!
This week’s guests were EXILE SHOKICHI, SPYAIR, and Scenarioart.
EXILE SHOKICHI – IGNITION
SPYAIR – I’m A Believer
Scenarioart – Nana Hitsuji
From October 23 – 25, this year’s edition of Skate America took place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This was the first event in the International Skating Union’s 2015 – 2016 Grand Prix Series. While Japanese skaters did not top the podium, they did finish second and third, in the men’s and women’s competitions, respectively.
Shoma Uno, in his debut season at the senior level, took second place behind American Max Aaron, with a total score of 257.43 to the American’s 258.95. Shoma’s short program received a score of 80.78, putting him in fourth place. He fell on his quad toe. Shoma’s free skate was the highest scored of the night with 176.65 points. “I think I performed well but I wanted to finish first,” he said. “I have yet to perfect both the short and free programs and will have to try even harder than this in France (at next month’s Trophee Eric Bompard).”
Satoko Miyahara finished Skate America in third place with a total score of 188.07. Russia’s Evgenia Medvedeva finished in first with 206.01, while Gracie Gold of the United States took second place with 202.80. Satoko’s short program and free skate were both the third best of the competition. Her short program received a score of 65.12, while her free skate received a score of 122.95. Satoko under-rotated a triple flip in the short program and fell on a triple lutz in the free program. “I skated with more composure than I did in the short program,” she said. “I am not satisfied with my performance but I am happy that I was able to make the podium.”
After Ayumi Hamasaki uploaded a picture that led to divorce rumors on the 22, fans of the singer noticed that all of her Tweets have been deleted.
One short Tweet left by her staff informs, “This account is being managed by Ayumi Hamasaki’s staff and is making a fresh start as a source for the lastest information. Please support us from now on, too ^^. Ayu herself may also tweet once in a while…♪”
On November 4, YUKI will release her new single, “tonight.” It will serve as the theme song for the movie “Grasshopper”, starring Toma Ikuta, Tadanobu Asano, and Ryosuke Yamada. YUKI recently released the music video for “tonight.” In the one-take, black and white clip, it’s just YUKI and a microphone. She performs the song with conviction and power. Check it out after the jump!
Host Nishiuchi Mariya performed on this week’s show. Kis-My-Ft2 was the talk guest. There were talk segments with Shokotan Daisuki Sacchan (Shoko Nakagawa and Sachiko Kobayashi) and CROSS GENE.
Nishiuchi Mariya – Save me
This week’s guests were C-ute, Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, Mimori Suzuko, Good Morning America, chay, Funky Kato, SPYAIR, Jess Glynne
C-ute – Arashi wo Okosunda Exciting Fight!
Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku – Super Hero
Mimori Suzuko – Light for Knight
Good Morning America – Tomo yo
chay – Suki de Suki de Suki Sugite
Funky Kato – MUSIC MAGIC
SPYAIR – I’m A Believer
Jess Glynne – Hold My Hand
