On December 1, MISIA will release her new album, “HELLO LOVE.” This album comes almost exactly three years after her last one, “Life is going on and on.”
“HELLO LOVE” will come in a 2CD limited edition and a CD only regular edition. The second CD that comes with the limited edition will contain remixes.
One of the new songs on MISIA’s upcoming album is “Higher Love”, a collaboration with Fujii Kaze. He composed the song, and participated in its recording, where he was in charge of the organ, piano, and chorus. This is the first time that Kaze has provided music for another artist. “Higher Love” was arranged by trumpeter Kuroda Taku, and features the Harlem Gospel Choir on the chorus.
The collaboration between MISIA and Kaze came about after he attended her 2019 concert in New York. MISIA couldn’t wait to work with him. When thinking of his collaboration with MISIA, “gospel” was the keyword that came to Kaze’s mind.
“Higher Love” was released digitally today. Check out the music video for it below!
Today, Naniwa Danshi debuted with their single “Ubu LOVE”, selling 502,742 copies in the first day. They also opened their own Instagram account, which can be found here!
Naniwa Danshi also released two special videos on their YouTube channel in celebration of their debut. Check them out below!
This week’s episode was a two hour special. This week’s guests were Hinatazaka46, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, AKB48, ITZY, Kanjani8, Naniwa Danshi, CHEMISTRY, mabanua, ELAIZA, HIROBA, Ito Sairi, and Shimizu Missha.
Hinatazaka46 – Tteka
TOMORROW X TOGETHER – 0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You) feat. Ikuta Rira [Japanese Ver.]
AKB48 – Nemohamo Rumor
ITZY – WANNABE -Japanese ver.-
Kanjani8 – Inazuma Blues
Naniwa Danshi – Ubu LOVE
CHEMISTRY – PIECES OF A DREAM feat. mabanua
AKB48 – Nemohamo Rumor
ELAIZA – Close to you
HIROBA with Ito Sairi – Hikaru no Hara
Shimizu Miisha – Automatic (Utada Hikaru cover)
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On November 6, Ayumi Hamasaki was hospitalized for anaphylactic shock. This caused her to cancel the November 7 date of her “ayumi hamasaki ASIA TOUR 2021-2022 A ~23rd Monster~” tour in Nagoya.
She was given clearance to return to Tokyo, where she underwent a full medical examination. After this examination, it was determined that she is able to resume actitivies.
On November 4, Ayu broke her ankle. She will soon undergo surgery to repair it, due to a strong desire for an early recovery so she can resume her activities fully. The goal is for her to be able to perform at Tokyo’s Yoyogi National Gymnasium on December 30 and 31.
Ayu posted a video on Instagram of her performing in a wheelchair on the night of her medical emergency, commenting that she will definitely be back in time for her year end concerts. Check out the video below!
Earlier today, “Best Hits Kayousai 2021” aired. The show featured performances by Naniwa Danshi, NiziU, BE:FIRST, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, JO1, Da-iCE, and more. Check it out below!
On November 24, NiziU will release their debut album, “U.” According to group member MAKO, the album serves as a thank you to everyone who supports NiziU.
“U” will include NiziU’s previously released songs “Make you happy”, “Step and a step”, “Take a picture”, “Poppin’ Shakin'”, “I AM”, and “Super Summer.”
The album will come in three editions: CD+DVD limited edition A, 2CD limited edition B, and CD only regular edition. The DVD that comes with limited edition A will include music videos and behind the scenes footage. The second CD that comes with limited edition B will include songs from their pre-debut digital mini album “Make you happy”, as well as remakes of some of their singles in English and Korean.
Ahead of the release of “U”, NiziU has released the music video for “Chopstick”, one of the album’s new songs. Check it out below!
On November 11, 2010, Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS debuted with the single “Best Friend’s Girl.” In celebration of their 10th anniversary, the group will release new joint best and studio albums, “BEST BROTHERS / THIS IS JSB” on their debut day.
The best album, “BEST BROTHERS”, is composed of two CDs, with songs selected via fan vote. The studio album, “THIS IS JSB”, is composed of a CD of songs created this year and last.
“BEST BROTHERS / THIS IS JSB” will come in three versions: 3CD+5DVD, 3CD+5Blu-ray, and 3CD. The video discs that come with this release include 15 music videos from earlier in Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS’ career, 70 live videos, and six music videos to go along with their new studio album.
Sandaime J SOUL BROTHER have released a music video for one of their new songs, “Honey.” The song was written by Ryuji Imaichi, and has the message of women staying true to who they are, due to the fact that they are unique. Check it out below, along with more information on their new albums!
