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Jin Akanishi Shares Meaning behind ‘Japonicana’ Title, Working with Keanu, and the Road Life with the Examiner

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In a new interview with the Examiner, Japan’s Jin Akanishi discusses all things Japonicana, including the origin behind his US album title, tour experiences, along with future career goals both within and outside the world of music. Unfortunately, the Q&A sessions is a little bit like pulling teeth, with much of Akanishi’s answers remaining vague and askew – although I can’t really blame the guy considering his thoughts have to go through some translation before they are output in English. Lord knows I’m not bi-lingual, so props to the guy for that. Read the article over at the Examiner.

Jin Akanishi Releases Debut US Album – ‘Japonicana’

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Here it is, folks. After hearing about it for months, Japanese Pop star Jin Akanishi has released his debut album in the Western market, Japonicana. This is the album that launched two singles thus far, “Test Drive” featuring Jason Derulo, and “Sun Burns Down“. You get 7 more tracks to round out the final list at 9 songs, including a song featuring Prophet and production by the Stereotypes. It’s available via digital download, but also in physical form at retailers like Best Buy.

Purchase: iTunes, Amazon

Jin Akanishi Releases 2nd US Single – “Sun Burns Down”

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You were told it was coming, you were given a preview, and now you can own the single for yourself. Jin Akanishi‘s 2nd US single, Sun Burns Down is now available from digital distributors and serves as another precursor to his upcoming March album, JAPONICANA. The follow up song to his debut, “Test Drive“, is a catchy dance number from the former J-Pop group member (KAT-TUN).

Stream: Spotify

Purchase: Amazon, iTunes

[update] And here’s the official music video!

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As a bonus, check out the BTS footage for the music video, after the break.

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Jin Akanishi Leaks “Sun Burns Down” via Youtube

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Have you been anxious to hear Jin Akanishi‘s latest single, “Sun Burns Down”, and have trouble waiting for it’s official release on the 24th? Well you’re in luck because you can hear it in full right now via the Youtube leak that was posted up. The Dance/Pop tune is a comfortable fit for the artists, and hopefully he and his team channels the energy of the single into a dope MV as well. You will find this track along with his prior single, “Test Drive“, on his upcoming March album, JAPONICANA.

Jin Akanishi to Release Debut US Album, JAPONICANA, and Go on Tour in March

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Things are building up so that March will be a big month for Japanese Pop import, Jin Akanishi. The artist who already has one single under his belt here in the domestic market and another on the way in just a few days, has announced a full-length debut set for March 6th via iTunes. In promotion of the album, he’ll set off on a mini-tour – hitting LA, Vancouver, Honolulu, NY, and San Francisco. Tickets for the tour go on sale January 21st at 7AM PST. So if you’re a Akanishi fan, hope you don’t mind the early start on Saturday.

For more details, check out the full press release after the break.

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Jin Akanishi to Release “Sun Burns Down” on January 24th

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Following the fair success of his first English single, “Test Drive” featuring Jason Derulo, Jin Akanishi is aiming to make a return with his follow up record “Sun Burns Down”. This time around, Akanishi has enlisted the help of famed producers, the Stereotypes, who have produced for the likes of FM, Dev, and others. Look for the single to drop on the usual digital retailers on the morning of January 24th, with a music video to follow later that day.

Jin Akanishi Releases Debut US Single – “Test Drive” Featuring Jason Derulo

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A couple weeks back when we reported that Japan’s Jin Akanishi, formerly of KAT-TUN, was going to release a single in the states, it quickly became one of our most popular posts of all time. Well the day has come and the song has officially dropped in the form of a single album with four different mixes, all featuring hit R&B artist Jason Derulo. The high energy single is available via the standard digital distributors, but stay tuned because he’s supposed to release a music video later – we’ll be sure to post that up once it’s available too.

Purchase: Amazon, iTunes

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And now here’s the MV! Enjoy.

 

Japan’s Jin Akanishi to Debut in the US with ‘The Takeover’ & Single w/ Jason Derulo

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If you follow J-Pop, you may be familiar with an artist by the name of Jin Akanishi, formerly of the popular group KAT-TUN. Well, he’s been successful after branching out on his own and it looks like he has set his eyes on the US market with the release of an album and single. The former is called The Takeover (ambitious ain’t it?) and the latter is called “Test Drive” and will feature hit R&B artist Jason Derulo. Does Akanishi have what it takes to break into the western industry? We don’t know but we’re excited to find out!