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Saifam Speed – April/May 2013
Artist: Various Artists

Whoa, Saifam have been oddly prolific over the last two months, with a whopping 7 Speed tracks produced in April and May. Still no rhyme or reason to their song selection, however, with the latest batch ranging from “Heat Is On” (previously covered by CJ Crew) to “Children” by Robert Miles.

SPE215 – [4:11] Hall of Fame / Speedmaster
SPE216 – [4:49] Heat Is On (The Factory Speedo mix) / Speedogang
SPE217 – [3:45] Your Mama Don’t Dance (Speedo version) / Speedogang
SPE218 – [4:06] Mama Do the Hump (The Factory Speedo mix) / Speedmaster
SPE219 – [5:22] Battle Scars (Speedo remix) / Speedmaster
SPE220 – [4:01] One Way or Another / Speedmaster
SPE221 – [3:56] Madness (Factory Team Speed remix) / Speedmaster

Kaji ga 100-bai Hakadoru High Tension Song Best (Top 20 Cheer Up Songs (House Keeping Edition))
Release Date: 5/29/13
Price: 1905 yen

This was originally intended as a digital release only, but good sales apparently convinced EMI/Universal to release a physical version. The CD contains 20 tracks instead of the digital EP’s 16, and also swaps out some of the EMI tracks for more Universal songs. The lack of Smile.dk and Me & My on the CD version is a bit troubling, and could signal that EMI Japan no longer have the rights to their back catalogues.

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Enka Speed
Release Date: 5/29/13
Price: 1905 yen

The album is out, and samples are now up on CDJapan. I’m starting to think that no one at Akiba Koubou knows what “Speed” means. As with the disappointingly slow Utattemita Speed albums, Enka Speed never reaches the highs of a traditional Dancemania Speed album, appearing to peak at only 160 BPM. They would’ve been better off calling this Utattemita Enka instead of linking it to the Dancemania Speed series. -_-

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Summer Rising – Mini Album Funkot Panas
Release Date: 6/5/13
Price: 800 yen

Yet another Funkot album from EMI. This one is a physical release exclusive to HMV/Lawson.

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Summer Rising EP
Release Date: 5/6/13
Price: 800 yen

Wow, EMI are really pushing this Funkot thing hard, with another digital Funkot EP released this May, following January’s Funkot Anthem EP. Both releases tie into the upcoming CD, Hyper Funkot.

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Toho Eurobeat presents The Revival Mix
Release Date: 5/26/13
Price: 1500 yen

Doujin release featuring eurobeat covers of popular touhou songs. This is the first TEB release of 2013, and is basically a remix best album. There are a few new songs, but most of the album is composed of remixes of older songs with new vocals as well. You can visit the official website for a crossfade demo and more info.

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Bring It Ooon! -King of Brand New Mega Hits- mixed by DJ Junk
Release Date: 5/15/13
Price: 1886 yen

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Disco Gino (Single)
Artist: Disco Gino
Release Date: 5/22/13
Price: $2

The long-lost first single from Disco Gino. A Disko Warp remix was featured on Speedisko Vol. 6, and his second single saw a full release, but up until now J-Mi & Midi-D’s original mix had never seen the light of day. Part of Disko Warp’s special “Generation Rebirth,” a series of new releases to celebrate 9 years of Disko Warp.

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Geki Atsu! Pachi Best
Release Date: 1/25/12
Price: 2000 yen

I mentioned this release early last year, but apparently its release was extremely limited, mostly at pachinko halls. I only recently finally confirmed the track list. It’s a best-of compilation featuring the best tracks from the Geki Atsu! J-Euro series. Definitely a rare item to look out for if you’re a collector of AKBK releases.

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Kiss U-Kiss Me (Single)
Artist: Initial P feat. Laura Chick
Release Date: 5/13/13
Price: $2

The latest track from Initial P. Only the original mix is available right now, but expect a remix collection soon. Part of Disko Warp’s special “Generation Rebirth,” a series of new releases to celebrate 9 years of Disko Warp.

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J-Pop charge ~Summer Hits~
Release Date: 7/10/13
Price: 1714 yen

A new series from Akiba Koubou featuring J-Pop summer hits. Err… didn’t they already release this as Natsu Euro? Featured vocalists include Shihori, Usa, Maki, Kohama, and Mi->Na.

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Hardcore (Is My Life) (Ryan Kore Remix) (Single)
Artist: J-Mi & Midi-D feat. Hanna Stockzell
Release Date: 5/13/13
Price: $2

A special Ryan Kore remix of the new track, released under Disko Warp. Part of Disko Warp’s special “Generation Rebirth,” a series of new releases to celebrate 9 years of Disko Warp.

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Best Hits 54 Megamix mixed by DJ Fumi*Yeah! & DJ Yu-ki
Release Date: 4/24/13
Price: 1905 yen

Two-disc set featuring 54 popular songs mixed by DJ Fumi*Yeah! and DJ Yu-ki, featuring Fatman Scoop. Tracks are licensed from Aqua Project and Power Music. Unfortunately, it’s exclusive to Tsutaya Records.

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Hardcore (Is My Life) (Single)
Artist: J-Mi & Midi-D feat. Hanna Stockzell
Release Date: 5/13/13
Price: $9.50

The latest single from the Canadian duo and ex-Smile.dk member was finally released recently. Unfortunately, it’s exclusive to Trackitdown, which only has 2 rather pricey options: $3.17 per track for 320kbps MP3, or $3.58 per track for WAV.

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Best Hits 53 Megamix mixed by DJ Fumi*Yeah! & DJ Yu-ki
Release Date: 12/5/12
Price: 1905 yen

Two-disc set featuring 53 popular songs mixed by DJ Fumi*Yeah! and DJ Yu-ki, featuring Fatman Scoop. Tracks are licensed from Aqua Project and Power Music. Unfortunately, it’s exclusive to Tsutaya Records.

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