http://odeo.com/channels/76479-Channel-Ai-Community-Blog Eyn no Your most informative JPop blog contributed by Channel-Ai members. Your most informative JPop blog contributed by Channel-Ai members. Channel-Ai community blog offers you our members' reviews and articles about a wide variety of new and old Japanese music artists. Podcast includes music samples and videos. en 40 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:17:51 -0700 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:17:51 -0700 Music http://odeo.com/episodes/22184052-Perfume-Complete-Best Perfume is a group made up of three girls: Nocchi (Oomoto Ayano), A-chan (Nishiwaki Ayaka), and Kashiyuka (Kashino Yuka). While most girl groups are formed by auditions or idol companies, Perfume is unique in that it was actually formed by the girls themselves in their hometown of Hiroshima when they were only twelve... Perfume is a group made up of three girls: Nocchi (Oomoto Ayano), A-chan (Nishiwaki Ayaka), and Kashiyuka (Kashino Yuka). While most girl groups are formed by auditions or idol companies, Perfume is unique in that it was actually formed by the girls themselves in their hometown of Hiroshima when they were only twelve... Perfume is a group made up of three girls: Nocchi (Oomoto Ayano), A-chan (Nishiwaki Ayaka), and Kashiyuka (Kashino Yuka). While most girl groups are formed by auditions or idol companies, Perfume is unique in that it was actually formed by the girls themselves in their hometown of Hiroshima when they were only twelve... tag:odeo.com,2008-03-17,22184052 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:17:51 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog Review, JPop http://odeo.com/episodes/22161287-alan%E2%80%99s-debut "Ashita e no Sanka" is alan's debut single... "Ashita e no Sanka" is alan's debut single... "Ashita e no Sanka" is alan's debut single... tag:odeo.com,2008-03-10,22161287 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:04:19 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog Review, JPop http://odeo.com/episodes/22161288-NEWS-touch In 2005, NEWS released their first studio album, "touch" containing their first four singles and several songs that they had used in concert performances. In 2005, NEWS released their first studio album, "touch" containing their first four singles and several songs that they had used in concert performances. In 2005, NEWS released their first studio album, "touch" containing their first four singles and several songs that they had used in concert performances. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-08,22161288 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 11:56:52 -0800 no Channel-Ai Community Blog Review, JPop http://odeo.com/episodes/22150483-GUILTY "GUILTY" is Ayumi Hamasaki's 9th studio album... "GUILTY" is Ayumi Hamasaki's 9th studio album... "GUILTY" is Ayumi Hamasaki's 9th studio album... tag:odeo.com,2008-02-27,22150483 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:53:36 -0800 no Channel-Ai Community Blog Review, Ayu, JPop http://odeo.com/episodes/22150485-Ai-Otsuka-LOVE-JAM Ai-chin's 2nd album, "LOVE JAM", was released on 2004.11.17, that is less than 8 months since the release of her debut album, "LOVE PUNCH". Despite the short time frame between these two albums, no quality of music was compromised, in fact "LOVE JAM" is arguably a tuned up version of "LOVE PUNCH", showing improvements in both the arrangement of music and the depth of her ballads. Ai-chin's 2nd album, "LOVE JAM", was released on 2004.11.17, that is less than 8 months since the release of her debut album, "LOVE PUNCH". Despite the short time frame between these two albums, no quality of music was compromised, in fact "LOVE JAM" is arguably a tuned up version of "LOVE PUNCH", showing improvements in both the arrangement of music and the depth of her ballads. Ai-chin's 2nd album, "LOVE JAM", was released on 2004.11.17, that is less than 8 months since the release of her debut album, "LOVE PUNCH". Despite the short time frame between these two albums, no quality of music was compromised, in fact "LOVE JAM" is arguably a tuned up version of "LOVE PUNCH", showing improvements in both the arrangement of music and the depth of her ballads. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-25,22150485 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:56:28 -0800 no Channel-Ai Community Blog Review, ai, JPop http://odeo.com/episodes/22106952-Winter-Ballades-of-Nami-Tamaki An extensive review of Nami Tamaki's newest ballad single "Winter Ballades" consisting of in-depth overview and samples for further evaluation. Being Nami's 15th single, the new track "Promise" should be the best however does it accomplish? An extensive review of Nami Tamaki's newest ballad single "Winter Ballades" consisting of in-depth overview and samples for further evaluation. Being Nami's 15th single, the new track "Promise" should be the best however does it accomplish? An extensive review of Nami Tamaki's newest ballad single "Winter Ballades" consisting of in-depth overview and samples for further evaluation. Being Nami's 15th single, the new track "Promise" should be the best however does it accomplish? tag:odeo.com,2008-01-15,22106952 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:58:55 -0800 no Channel-Ai Community Blog Review, J-Pop, Nami http://odeo.com/episodes/22106953-Close-to-Fantasy JYONGRI is a singer of Korean Heritage who was born in Osaka. She went to international school and is fluent in English as well as Japanese, and incorporates English into her songs. She started writing her own lyrics and music from a young age... JYONGRI is a singer of Korean Heritage who was born in Osaka. She went to international school and is fluent in English as well as Japanese, and incorporates English into her songs. She started writing her own lyrics and music from a young age... JYONGRI is a singer of Korean Heritage who was born in Osaka. She went to international school and is fluent in English as well as Japanese, and incorporates English into her songs. She started writing her own lyrics and music from a young age... tag:odeo.com,2008-01-08,22106953 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:32:04 -0800 no Channel-Ai Community Blog J-Pop http://odeo.com/episodes/22106954-Together-When%E2%80%A6 "Together When..." is Ayumi Hamasaki's first digital single... "Together When..." is Ayumi Hamasaki's first digital single... "Together When..." is Ayumi Hamasaki's first digital single... tag:odeo.com,2007-12-13,22106954 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:27:32 -0800 no Channel-Ai Community Blog Review, J-Pop, Ayu http://odeo.com/episodes/22150488-Together-When%E2%80%A6 "Together When..." is Ayumi Hamasaki's first digital single... "Together When..." is Ayumi Hamasaki's first digital single... "Together When..." is Ayumi Hamasaki's first digital single... tag:odeo.com,2007-12-13,22150488 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:27:32 -0800 no Channel-Ai Community Blog Review, Ayu, JPop http://odeo.com/episodes/22106955-Base-Ball-Bear-C Base Ball Bear is a pop-rock band created by a group of high school students who originally created an OASIS cover band. Base Ball Bear is a pop-rock band created by a group of high school students who originally created an OASIS cover band. Base Ball Bear is a pop-rock band created by a group of high school students who originally created an OASIS cover band. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-24,22106955 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 02:45:18 -0800 no Channel-Ai Community Blog Review, J-Pop http://odeo.com/episodes/22106956-Anyband AnyBand is a promotional Korean group formed by cell phone giant Samsung's AnyCall.... AnyBand is a promotional Korean group formed by cell phone giant Samsung's AnyCall.... AnyBand is a promotional Korean group formed by cell phone giant Samsung's AnyCall.... tag:odeo.com,2007-11-08,22106956 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:51:56 -0800 no Channel-Ai Community Blog Review, BoA http://odeo.com/episodes/22106957-Shinku-Ai-no-Uta "Shinku/Ai no Uta" is Hitomi Shimatani's 26th single, with a tie-in with "Another Century's Episode 3: THE FINAL"... "Shinku/Ai no Uta" is Hitomi Shimatani's 26th single, with a tie-in with "Another Century's Episode 3: THE FINAL"... "Shinku/Ai no Uta" is Hitomi Shimatani's 26th single, with a tie-in with "Another Century's Episode 3: THE FINAL"... tag:odeo.com,2007-09-30,22106957 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 08:28:12 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog Review, J-Pop, Shimatani http://odeo.com/episodes/22106958-talkin%E2%80%99-2-myself "talkin' 2 myself" is Ayumi Hamasaki's 42nd single. Recorded in Los Angeles, this single moves from her pop roots to a powerful rock direction.... "talkin' 2 myself" is Ayumi Hamasaki's 42nd single. Recorded in Los Angeles, this single moves from her pop roots to a powerful rock direction.... "talkin' 2 myself" is Ayumi Hamasaki's 42nd single. Recorded in Los Angeles, this single moves from her pop roots to a powerful rock direction.... tag:odeo.com,2007-09-23,22106958 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:31:14 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog Review, J-Pop, Ayu http://odeo.com/episodes/22150495-talkin%E2%80%99-2-myself "talkin' 2 myself" is Ayumi Hamasaki's 42nd single. Recorded in Los Angeles, this single moves from her pop roots to a powerful rock direction.... "talkin' 2 myself" is Ayumi Hamasaki's 42nd single. Recorded in Los Angeles, this single moves from her pop roots to a powerful rock direction.... "talkin' 2 myself" is Ayumi Hamasaki's 42nd single. Recorded in Los Angeles, this single moves from her pop roots to a powerful rock direction.... tag:odeo.com,2007-09-23,22150495 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:31:14 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog Review, Ayu, JPop http://odeo.com/episodes/22106959-glitter-fated "glitter/fated" is the new single for summer of 2007, by the J-Pop Queen, Ayumi Hamasaki... "glitter/fated" is the new single for summer of 2007, by the J-Pop Queen, Ayumi Hamasaki... "glitter/fated" is the new single for summer of 2007, by the J-Pop Queen, Ayumi Hamasaki... tag:odeo.com,2007-07-26,22106959 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:59:57 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog Review, J-Pop, Ayu http://odeo.com/episodes/22106960-mink-e-motion mink is someone who rather requires a bit of an explanation. Her name is short for "made in Korea," and she debuted in Japan by sending in her demos to avex Japan, because that was the industry she wanted to work in. Since then she has consistently worked her way up, released several singles, and two albums. She has a third album due out, so here I'll provide a brief review of her second album to introduce her before the album is out. mink is someone who rather requires a bit of an explanation. Her name is short for "made in Korea," and she debuted in Japan by sending in her demos to avex Japan, because that was the industry she wanted to work in. Since then she has consistently worked her way up, released several singles, and two albums. She has a third album due out, so here I'll provide a brief review of her second album to introduce her before the album is out. mink is someone who rather requires a bit of an explanation. Her name is short for "made in Korea," and she debuted in Japan by sending in her demos to avex Japan, because that was the industry she wanted to work in. Since then she has consistently worked her way up, released several singles, and two albums. She has a third album due out, so here I'll provide a brief review of her second album to introduce her before the album is out. tag:odeo.com,2007-07-20,22106960 Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:05:08 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog Review, J-Pop http://odeo.com/episodes/22106961-Tegomass-Miso-Soup Johnny's Entertainment had always had many of its popular singles written by Swedish songwriters. After Seishun Amigo by Shuji to Akira became a major success in Japan and also a minor hit in Sweden, the company decided to promote itself more overseas. Tegomass was formed to promote Johnny's Entertainment internationally. In November of 2006, they held a press conference for both reporters and fans, and released a single, Miso Soup, written by Swedish songwriters and sung completely in English. The single debuted at a surprisingly high #12 on the Swedish charts and enjoyed a bit of overseas publicity. Johnny's Entertainment had always had many of its popular singles written by Swedish songwriters. After Seishun Amigo by Shuji to Akira became a major success in Japan and also a minor hit in Sweden, the company decided to promote itself more overseas. Tegomass was formed to promote Johnny's Entertainment internationally. In November of 2006, they held a press conference for both reporters and fans, and released a single, Miso Soup, written by Swedish songwriters and sung completely in English. The single debuted at a surprisingly high #12 on the Swedish charts and enjoyed a bit of overseas publicity. Johnny's Entertainment had always had many of its popular singles written by Swedish songwriters. After Seishun Amigo by Shuji to Akira became a major success in Japan and also a minor hit in Sweden, the company decided to promote itself more overseas. Tegomass was formed to promote Johnny's Entertainment internationally. In November of 2006, they held a press conference for both reporters and fans, and released a single, Miso Soup, written by Swedish songwriters and sung completely in English. The single debuted at a surprisingly high #12 on the Swedish charts and enjoyed a bit of overseas publicity. tag:odeo.com,2007-07-19,22106961 Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:13:42 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog Review, J-Pop http://odeo.com/episodes/22106962-Ai-mo-Kawarazu Fujii Takashi is a celebrated icon who has spent years in Japan's entertainment industry brandishing new acts, running gags and even making appearances in hit movies. It certainly gave a shock to Japan when Fujii made his debut as a singer in early 2000 with the single [Nanda Kanda], which was considerably successful in its own part. Later that same year, he would once again step down from his television performances to invest time releasing his second single [Ai mo Kawarazu]. Fujii Takashi is a celebrated icon who has spent years in Japan's entertainment industry brandishing new acts, running gags and even making appearances in hit movies. It certainly gave a shock to Japan when Fujii made his debut as a singer in early 2000 with the single [Nanda Kanda], which was considerably successful in its own part. Later that same year, he would once again step down from his television performances to invest time releasing his second single [Ai mo Kawarazu]. Fujii Takashi is a celebrated icon who has spent years in Japan's entertainment industry brandishing new acts, running gags and even making appearances in hit movies. It certainly gave a shock to Japan when Fujii made his debut as a singer in early 2000 with the single [Nanda Kanda], which was considerably successful in its own part. Later that same year, he would once again step down from his television performances to invest time releasing his second single [Ai mo Kawarazu]. tag:odeo.com,2007-07-16,22106962 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:16:31 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog Review, J-Pop http://odeo.com/episodes/22106963-Hitomi%E2%80%99s-Neva-Eva Hitomi's 2007 has certainly been yet another hectic years. With two singles and one album under her belt, Hitomi would immediately start working on a summer single. Apparently sales do not equate to Hitomi's energy since she has been very busy and rather positive, despite the fact that sales kept sliding miserably. In any way, summer was sounding rather promising with yet another change of style. With her stunning looks and her bright personality, Hitomi would yet release another exotic single for 2007. Hitomi's 2007 has certainly been yet another hectic years. With two singles and one album under her belt, Hitomi would immediately start working on a summer single. Apparently sales do not equate to Hitomi's energy since she has been very busy and rather positive, despite the fact that sales kept sliding miserably. In any way, summer was sounding rather promising with yet another change of style. With her stunning looks and her bright personality, Hitomi would yet release another exotic single for 2007. Hitomi's 2007 has certainly been yet another hectic years. With two singles and one album under her belt, Hitomi would immediately start working on a summer single. Apparently sales do not equate to Hitomi's energy since she has been very busy and rather positive, despite the fact that sales kept sliding miserably. In any way, summer was sounding rather promising with yet another change of style. With her stunning looks and her bright personality, Hitomi would yet release another exotic single for 2007. tag:odeo.com,2007-07-15,22106963 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 05:51:24 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog Review, J-Pop, Shimatani http://odeo.com/episodes/1796471-LET%E2%80%99S-GO-Rakuten-Eagles tag:odeo.com,2006-08-28,1796471 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:06:53 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1796469-ROMANS tag:odeo.com,2006-08-25,1796469 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:07:07 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1796470-ROMANS tag:odeo.com,2006-08-25,1796470 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:07:07 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1760095-Waracchaou-yo-BOYFRIEND tag:odeo.com,2006-08-20,1760095 Sun, 20 Aug 2006 17:31:03 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1760096-Waracchaou-yo-BOYFRIEND tag:odeo.com,2006-08-20,1760096 Sun, 20 Aug 2006 17:31:03 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1729660-Ai-Otsuka-Yumekui tag:odeo.com,2006-08-15,1729660 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:05:37 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1729661-Ai-Otsuka-Yumekui tag:odeo.com,2006-08-15,1729661 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:05:37 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1729658-LOVE-PEACE tag:odeo.com,2006-08-04,1729658 Fri, 04 Aug 2006 16:50:36 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1729659-LOVE-PEACE tag:odeo.com,2006-08-04,1729659 Fri, 04 Aug 2006 16:50:36 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1746086-LOVE-PEACE tag:odeo.com,2006-08-04,1746086 Fri, 04 Aug 2006 16:50:36 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1729655-Just-have-a-little-FAITH tag:odeo.com,2006-07-31,1729655 Mon, 31 Jul 2006 08:01:52 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1729656-Just-have-a-little-FAITH tag:odeo.com,2006-07-31,1729656 Mon, 31 Jul 2006 08:01:52 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1729657-Just-have-a-little-FAITH tag:odeo.com,2006-07-31,1729657 Mon, 31 Jul 2006 08:01:52 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1729654-No-more-crying-for-Mika tag:odeo.com,2006-07-30,1729654 Sun, 30 Jul 2006 16:29:53 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1729653-HYDE%E2%80%99s-Season-Calls-Him tag:odeo.com,2006-07-30,1729653 Sun, 30 Jul 2006 16:00:38 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1729652-sifow tag:odeo.com,2006-07-17,1729652 Mon, 17 Jul 2006 06:47:31 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1476004-YUI-Good-bye-days tag:odeo.com,2006-07-11,1476004 Tue, 11 Jul 2006 02:42:11 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1476005-YUI-Good-bye-days tag:odeo.com,2006-07-11,1476005 Tue, 11 Jul 2006 02:42:11 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1475999-Sakura-and-Otome-Gumi tag:odeo.com,2006-07-11,1475999 Tue, 11 Jul 2006 01:47:42 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1476001-Sakura-and-Otome-Gumi tag:odeo.com,2006-07-11,1476001 Tue, 11 Jul 2006 01:47:42 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1476002-Sakura-and-Otome-Gumi tag:odeo.com,2006-07-11,1476002 Tue, 11 Jul 2006 01:47:42 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1476003-Sakura-and-Otome-Gumi tag:odeo.com,2006-07-11,1476003 Tue, 11 Jul 2006 01:47:42 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1746083-OLIVIA-a-little-pain tag:odeo.com,2006-07-04,1746083 Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:56:41 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1746084-OLIVIA-a-little-pain tag:odeo.com,2006-07-04,1746084 Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:56:41 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1447606-OLIVIA-a-little-pain tag:odeo.com,2006-07-04,1447606 Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:56:41 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1447607-OLIVIA-a-little-pain tag:odeo.com,2006-07-04,1447607 Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:56:41 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1447608-OLIVIA-a-little-pain tag:odeo.com,2006-07-04,1447608 Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:56:41 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1428815-Tsukiko-Amano-Karasu tag:odeo.com,2006-07-03,1428815 Mon, 03 Jul 2006 11:32:08 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1428816-Tsukiko-Amano-Karasu tag:odeo.com,2006-07-03,1428816 Mon, 03 Jul 2006 11:32:08 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1396263-BLUE-BIRD tag:odeo.com,2006-06-26,1396263 Mon, 26 Jun 2006 10:12:36 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog http://odeo.com/episodes/1396264-BLUE-BIRD tag:odeo.com,2006-06-26,1396264 Mon, 26 Jun 2006 10:12:36 -0700 no Channel-Ai Community Blog