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Best Hits 52 Megamix mixed by DJ Fumi*Yeah! & DJ Yu-ki
Release Date: 8/22/12
Price: 1905 yen
Two-disc set featuring 52 popular songs mixed by DJ Fumi*Yeah! and DJ Yu-ki, featuring Fatman Scoop. Tracks are licensed from Aqua Project, Dynamix and Power Music. Unfortunately, it’s exclusive to Tsutaya Records.
Best Party -Ultra Megamix- mixed by DJ Fumi*Yeah!
Release Date: 8/7/12
Price: 1900 yen
Yet another house compilation mixed by DJ Fumi*Yeah! Unlike the Best Hits 5X series, this release isn’t limited to Tsutaya Records. 50 songs on just one disc should make for an interesting megamix…
Bring It Ooon! -King of Summer Party Anthems- mixed by DJ Swing
Release Date: 8/15/12
Price: 1886 yen
Sequel to Bring It Ooon!, which was mixed by DJ Swing and released by Manhattan Records. All of the tracks are licensed from Power Music.
The Best Hot Shots!! -2012 1st Half Hits-
Release Date: 7/25/12
Price: 1500 yen
A new Tsutaya-exclusive compilation produced by Manhattan Records. All of the tracks are licensed from Power Music.
Dress-Up R&B House EP selected by DJ Hiroki
Release Date: 8/22/12
Price: 1886 yen
Digital EP featuring the new DJ Hiroki songs from Dress-Up R&B House.
Dress-Up R&B House mixed by DJ Hiroki
Release Date: 8/22/12
Price: 1886 yen
New R&B/House compilation, mixed by DJ Hiroki. Notable for new DJ Hiroki covers of “Call Me Maybe” and “What Makes You Beautiful.” You can listen to samples at Manhattan Records.
J-Pop Cover Mix better better
Release Date: 8/1/12
Price: 1143 yen
J-Pop cover compilation featuring J-Pop classics with dance beats made for driving. Samples are available at CDJapan, and they actually sound surprisingly good. I can’t find too much info on who produced the CD, but 1143 is a great price.
At Last (Single)
Artist: Dina Rao
Release Date: 6/5/12
Price: $4.95
A cover of the classic Etta James song featuring the deep, jazzy vocals of Dina Rao and a variety of catch dance remixes. My favorite is actually the piano-based acoustic mix, as it best shows off Miss Rao’s fantastic voice. You can buy the single from Amazon MP3 or iTunes. More options, including a physical copy, can be found on Dina Rao’s official website.
Light My Gasoline EP
Artist: Initial P
Release Date: 8/9/12
Price: $7.92
Brand new EP from Initial P featuring 3 original songs plus remixes for a total of 8 tracks. Guest vocalists include Laura Chick, J-Mi, and Vandalet. Also includes remixes by Francisco Gaitan and Doughboy.
The lead track is a fun eurobeat-ish song with some chiptune influences. I was hoping the lyrics would avoid the word “fire” and poke fun at the genre’s tendency of overusing the word, but I guess it’s not a eurobeat song unless every other word is rhymed with “fire”. The second track is a more traditional hardcore remix. Meanwhile, Argentinian producer, Francisco Gaitan, provides a Hyper Techno remix and Doughboy offers up another fast-paced hardcore remix.
If all that wasn’t enough, there’s also a brand new hardcore track, “Me or Susan?” sung by J-Mi of J-Mi & Midi-D. The EP is rounded out by eurobeat and hyper techno remixes of “Crazy for Your Fire,” which is sung by Vandalet (who previously collaborated on “Erotic Chemistry” and “Diablo Girl”. The Hyper Techno version in particular is highly recommended. Pete has really gotten the sound down in recent years.
The EP is now up for sale on iTunes or Amazon MP3 for $7.92. Visit the official Disko Warp Facebook or Twitter for details on how to get a free download of the radio edit, available until Friday, August 17.
Delicious R&B mixed by DJ Juicy
Release Date: 8/15/12
Price: 1905 yen
Another House compilation from FARM Records, this time mixed by DJ Juicy. Mostly repeats, but there are a few new tracks by Minimum Cox, Threemason and I.T.T. One of the “new” tracks is a Minimum Cox remix of Saifam’s cover of “Edge of Glory.” Minimum Cox had previously mixed the Power Music version as well, so I’m not sure if it’s a new arrangement or if he just changed the vocals. Sadly, nothing new from Daiki × ZK. 🙁
Hoshi no Shoujo to Gensou Gakudo
Artist: cosMo @ Bousou P
Release Date: 8/15/12
Price: 1905 yen
New album from the famed Vocaloid producer, cosMo @ Bousou P. Bonus features include a cell phone strap (1 of 7 designs), mouse pad (1 of 7 designs), clear file, and B2 poster. There are also retailer-exclusive presents available, including a PV DVD from Tora no Ana. Visit the official website for samples and more info.
Exit Tunes presents Kamikyoku o Utatte Mita 6
Release Date: 7/14/12 ? 8/15/12
Price: 1905 yen
Sixth release in the Utatte Mita series. They used to have 2 releases a year, but it looks like this will be the only release in the series this year. Interesting that they changed the logo, too.
Bonus items include a cell phone strap (1 of 4 designs), clear file, and a poster. Animate will offer a postcard set, while Tora no Ana will give away a bromide with purchase of the CD.
Exit Tunes presents Supernova 8
Release Date: 9/19/12
Price: 1905 yen
Eighth release in the Supernova series, featuring new productions by Vocaloid producers. Announced producers include Pinocchio P, Nem, 164, and Deadball P. Announced bonus items include a strap, clear file, and poster.
Beach Mix
Artist: Koda Kumi
Release Date: 8/8/12
Price: 2371 yen (CD+DVD Edition) or 1905 yen (CD Only Edition)
4 Skips? Floorbreaker?! Overhead Champion?!? Could it be the return of J-Trance? Sadly, no. Koda Kumi’s latest remix album may have familiar J-Trance names, but the remixes are decidedly not trance. Instead, most of the remixes are house/electro or geared toward a beach crowd. Not necessarily bad, but a wasted opportunity to bring J-Trance back to the forefront. Visit the official website for samples and more info.
You can also buy the album on iTunes JP for 2400 yen. That’s right, you’d be paying more for the digital version than you would for the CD. Stay classy, Avex. Although, to be fair, my understanding is that all iTunes releases are now DRM-free, 256Kbps AAC files.
DanceMaster | 
08 24th, 2012| 
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