This definitely isn’t the first time JPOP singer Utada Hikaru has released an American album, but it strives to be her most relevant English release yet. As an Asian artist signed to a major label (Island Def Jam) she definitely has an uphill battle in winning over a western audience, despite her mega-star status back in Japan. Almost every asian-american I […]
Read More Critic’s Corner: Utada – This is the OneUtada Hikaru announced that she has been included on a summer dance music compilation album entitled ‘Just Dance‘ by Island Def Jam Music Group in collaboration with Ultra Records. The remix to her single ‘Come Back to Me’ will be featured along the likes of songs by Mariah Carey, Ne-yo, and Rihanna. Full tracklist after the break:
Read More Utada featured in ‘Just Dance’ compilation albumExcuse the crappy screenshot but,I was thumbing through this week’s Best Buy ad and lo and behold I found Utada’s ‘This is the One’ album for sale for 7.99 @ Best Buy. I dont think any US pop release by an asian artist has made it to a best buy print ad, has it? Either way, […]
Read More Utada Hikaru’s album available at Best Buy retail storesJust a quick reminder… Utada Hikaru’s ‘This is the One’ drops tomorrow. Dumbfoundead’s ‘Fun With Dumb’ drops Friday! I’ll see what I can do about reviews, but I’m quickly falling behind on them =P.
Read More Album Release Reminder: Utada & DumbfoundeadI’m a little late on this but Utada Hikaru & Myspace have teamed up to host an ongoing karoake competition through May 11th. Check out the details courtesy of Ningin: Myspace Karaoke page fans can submit recordings of themselves singing the album’s lead single “Come Back To Me” until May 11, 2009, when Utada will […]
Read More Utada Hikaru Myspace Karoake CompetitionNot bad, not bad at all. I really hope this song does well, it’s catchy. I’m just not feeling that line about photoshop HAHA! What do you guys think?
Read More Utada Hikaru’s Video Premiere for Come Back to MeNingin has been provided a short video update by Utada’s record label, Island Def Jam. Since I can’t embed their video here, make sure you head on over to their site and check it out! Hopefully her buzz will continue to grow as her March 24th US album release approaches. Also, I hope the […]
Read More Utada Hikaru video update courtesy of NinginWith Utada Hikaru‘s new US album release quickly approaching, Ningin was able to sit down with her and chat about everything from her nickname (Hikki) to why she would rather not work with big name producers at the moment. This time the reason why I decided to work with Stargate and Tricky was because I […]
Read More Utada Hikaru interviewed by NinginUtada Hikaru (whom I’ve been a fan of since First Love) is scheduled to drop a new single on February 10th and a new album on March 24th. The single is called “Come Back to Me”. I think Utada is very talented but hope this release will be better than the underwhelming “Easy Breezy” from […]
Read More Utada Hikaru to attempt comeback in US
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