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Anison “Kamikyoku” Love Boys Mix!
Release Date: 4/24/13
Price: 1700 yen
A new release in Akiba Koubou’s Anison “Kamikyoku” series. Surprisingly, it features quite a few new songs. About 50% of it is new material, while the other 50% includes repeats like “Zankoku.” I’m most excited for “Ready Steady Go” and “Fly Me to the Moon.” Unfortunately, it’s exclusive to Tsutaya for the time being, though it will see a wide release eventually.
R&B House Drivin’
Release Date: 4/17/13
Price: 1200 yen
Another digital house compilation from FARM Records. Interestingly, it features the extended versions of a number of songs for the first time, whereas previous compilations only included radio edits. Available on iTunes Japan.
Funkot Anthem EP
Release Date: 1/7/13
Price: 1886 yen
An EP featuring full versions of songs from EMI’s upcoming Hyper Funkot compilation. Available on iTunes Japan.
Psychedelic Lover -NPD Style- mixed by DJ Kato vs. DJ Yagi
Release Date: 4/17/13
Price: 1200 yen
New digital only Psychedelic Lover compilation, available on iTunes Japan. This one’s a non-stop mix that features new songs as well as repeats.
Hyper Funkot ~ Chousoku Dance Trax (Hyper Funkot – Hi Speed Dance Trax)
Release Date: 6/19/13
Price: 1886 yen
EMI’s first Funkot (Indonesian house/happy hardcore) album will features tracks from prominent Funkot artists, including DJ Jet Baron, shisotex, and KazuyaP.
Vocarock collection Utatte Mita
Release Date: 4/20/13
Price: 1905 yen
Fifth release in the Vocarock series, this time with male utaite providing the vocals. Visit the official website for more info.
Enka Speed
Release Date: 5/29/13
Price: 1905 yen
Update (4/24/13): It’s official! Enka Speed is being listed as a “Dancemania presents” release, meaning that it will be the first Dancemania Speed release since 2007’s Happy Speed, and the first to be released under EMI Records Japan/Universal. To celebrate this momentous occasion, I’ll be running a contest, with prizes ranging from Disko Warp downloads to iTunes/Amazon/JunoDownload/KingBeat credits. I’m still deciding on details, but keep an eye out in the near future for more information, or feel free to comment one what kind of prizes you’d like to see.
Still no details on who will be producing the album, though it’s confirmed that there are 20 tracks scheduled.
Say No! (Single)
Artist: Jouhou Shoribu (Rumi Okubo, Minami Tsuda, Risa Taneda)
Release Date: 4/17/13
Price: 1238 yen (CD+DVD Edition) or 952 yen (CD Only Edition)
Single for the OP theme of the anime, “Yuyushiki.” The opening theme is produced by the Vocaloid producer, Fuwari P, and the single will be released by the Exit Tunes label in both a CD only edition as well as a CD+DVD version. The DVD will contain videos for the opening theme and other songs from the single. Quite a few bonus tracks are included, the most notable ones for me being DJ Uto and Ryu* remixes. You can visit the official website for more info.
EDM ~Electronic Dance Madness~ 4
Release Date: 6/5/13
Price: 2190 yen
Early list is out, and EMI have already defaulted to repeat mode. “Titanium” is a straight up repeat, even though it’s Che’Nelle on vocals instead of Sia. “Don’t You Worry Child” and “Save the World” also make return appearances, albeit in remixed form. Coldplay’s “Paradise” also shows up again with a different remix. Of course, the list is still early, so hopefully the final list ditches the repeats.
Interesting that Coldplay and Kylie are still present despite the sale of Parlophone to Warner Music. Either the sale just hasn’t been finalized, or it doesn’t affect licensing deals in Japan. And with the exception of Rihanna (ugh), so far there isn’t much in the way of Universal.
Minna Shiawase ni Na~re!
Artist: Utata P
Release Date: 4/17/13
Price: 1905 yen
First major solo album from Vocaloid producer, Utata P. Will also feature vocals by two of the latest vocaloids, Yuzuki Yukari and Mayu. Bonus items include a mouse pad (1 of 5 designs), charm (1 of 3 designs), B2 size poster, and clear file. There are also retailer-exclusive bonuses available, ranging from remix CDs to PV DVDs to t-shirts. Visit the official website for samples and more info.
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
The track list has been revealed for this upcoming “House Keeping” compilation, and it looks like EMI are making good use of the Universal catalogue. The original digital release was all EMI tracks, but the physical version is half EMI, half Universal.
Boku wa Hatsune Miku to Kiss o Shita
Artist: Mikito P
Release Date: 4/3/13 ? 4/17/13
Price: 1905 yen
First major solo album from Vocaloid producer, Mikito P. Bonus items include a cell phone strap, clear file, and poster. Retailer-exclusive presents include secreted DVDs, can badges, calendars, and…ramen?! Visit the official website for samples and more info.
Give It Up 2013 (Single)
Artist: Captain Jack
Release Date: 4/22/13
Captain Jack is back with another update of a classic CJ song, this time with lots of new remixes of “Give It Up.” Remixers include Ace da Brain, Marc Reason, Black$$star, Damon Paul, and many others. Captain Jack also has yet another new female vocalist, Michelle Stanley, who replaces Laura Martin after 3 years. The official Captain Jack website also has a new design, though there’s not much there yet.
Available on Amazon.
Exit Tunes presents Freebum -Freedom ni Utatte Mita-
Artist: ?? (Underbar)
Release Date: 5/15/13
Price: 1905 yen
Second album from utaite, ?? (Underbar). First-press bonus features include a cell phone strap and mouse pad.
Kaji ga 100-bai Hakadoru High Tension Song Best
Release Date: 5/29/13
Price: 1905 yen
When Universal took over EMI I thought it would be the death knell for EMI compilations, but somehow they’re releasing them more than ever. The digital version of this CD was released back in December. I have no idea why they waited 6 months to release the physical CD, though I’m assuming the CD version will have more than the 16 tracks that the digital version had.
DanceMaster | 
04 22nd, 2013| 
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