AKB48 to Release a New Album

AKB48 will release their 2nd original album on August 15th. The album will be 2 CDs and a DVD. The track list contains AKB songs from 2011 ~ 2012 including the song by Team YM7 [Renai Sousenkyou] and the song [First Rabbit] used in the AKB documentary, Show must go on.

The track list will contain:
- Sakura no Ki no Narou
- Everyday、Kachuusa
- Flying Get
- Kaze wa Fuiteiru
- GIVE ME FIVE！
- First Rabbit
- Renai Sounsenkyou
- Ue Kara Mariko
+ other 30 songs

The DVD will contain PVs of
- Everyday、Kachuusa
- Flying Get
- Kaze wa Fuiteiru
- Ue kara Mariko
- Also a choreography bonus footage is planned

The album will also be Acchan's last album with AKB before she graduates meaning the original songs in this album will have Acchan in them.

Wow a 2CD album. And possible 30 new songs, I'm pretty excited for this now.

SDN48 [NEXT ENCORE] Weekly Sales + Review

SDN48 has grabbed their first ever weekly #1 with their album [NEXT ENCORE]. This will be the group's final release as all 39 members wit ll be graduating at the end of this month. The album sold 48,085 and won them their first ever #1 which they have been trying to to achieve with all their previous singles.

Since this is a best album and there was only one new song, I'll just give the review for that.

1 Gallon no Ase (1ガロンの汗)
[1 Gallon no Ase] isn't your traditional SDN song, instead its your typical Under Girls song. Even though its like a UG song, it is a very nice lively song. In my opinion, this is a beautiful song.


Congrats SDN! Finally, they got #1. They deserve this, they have been deserving of this for a long time now. It's still sad to know they will be graduating but at least they finally achieved the #1 weekly goal.

SDN48 [Next Encore] 1st Day Sales

SDN48's first and, most probably, last album [NEXT ENCORE] sold 40,800 copies on the first day and grabbed #1 in the Oricon chart, winning 2PM whose album ranked #2.

It'd be great if they get #1 on the weekly charts. This will be the final release from SDN before they graduate at the end of this month and they have never achieved #1 with their previous singles. Even if the sales are less , I hope to see this get #1 on the weekly charts. And maybe, just maybe, if they get #1 in weekly chart, the recording company might rethink Aki-P's proposal (the g+ post he made).

SDN48 [Yuuwaku no Garter] CD and DVD to release on 28 March

After 2 years since SDN48 started performing their [Yuuwaku no Garter] stage, it has finally been decided that they will release a Studio Recording CD and DVD for the stage on March 28th, 2012.

For both the Studio Recording CD and DVD, SDN48 will be separated into 1st generation members, and 2nd + 3rd generation members. The tracklist is the same for both CD and DVD.

Yuuwaku no Garter is SDN48's first, only, and last stage, which they have been performing since they first debuted on August 2009. All of SDN48 will graduate on March 31st at NHK Hall.


SDN48 1st Stage
Yuuwaku no Garter
誘惑のガータ
28 March 2012

CD [cover] Price

[CD] 01. overture (SDN48 ver.) 02. Saturday night party 03. Never! 04. Black boy 05. Yuuwaku no Garter 06. I'm sure. 07. All In 08. Jajauma Lady 09. Ganbariina 10. Futsu no Anata 11. Best by... 12. Aisareru tame ni 13. Kodoku na Runner 14. Touhikou 15. Vampire Keikaku

Well about time. Finally I can hear Yuuwaku no Garter in high quality. Wonder why it took them so long? Also will the CD and DVD show the 18+ version of the songs or the full version? I hope it's the full version.

Matsui Sakiko's Solo Album Has Been Confirmed

According to Akimoto Yasushi's post on Google+, Matsui Sakiko's solo album has been confirmed. This album is set to be released sometime this summer.

What we can expected from the album would be instrumentals of various famous AKB songs, as well as theme songs, such as Google Citizens' Theme Song, Utsui Ken's Pressure Training Theme Song, ggrks Theme Song, Passion Theme Song, just to name a few.

Also, the Google Citizens' Theme Song will be an African tribal music styled song.

These songs will be composed and arranged by Hattori Takayuki. Hattori-san happily agreed to compose right away. Also the CD jacket will be designed by the newly formed AKB Art Club.

It's great how Aki-p is promoting some of the members dream this year, with Wasamin's enka solo and now Sakippe's piano solo. The members joined AKB so they could make their dreams come true and we actually see it happening for them! Congratulations Sakippe!!

SDN48 announces best album [NEXT ENCORE] + Cover + Tracklist

SDN48 will be releasing their final single [Makeoshimi Congratulation] on 7th March and along with that they have announced that they will be releasing their best album titled [NEXT ENCORE] on March 14th. The group will have their final concert on March 31st. The whole album contains their previous single songs plus one new song that has not been titled yet.

The album comes in two types one with DVD and a theater version. In the theater version you get a coupon for a photo taking event. The DVD section includes how SDN has made it this far and a "My best SDN48 song" chosen by 39 members.


NEXT ENCORE
Release Date: 14th March 2012
 

3,200yen with DVD 2,000yen theater ver, no DVD

[CD] 01. GAGAGA / SDN48 (1st SG) 02. Kodoku na Runner 03. Eros no Trigger / SDN48 Undergirls A (1st SG c/w) 04. Sado e Wataru / SDN48 Undergirls B (1st SG c/w) 05. Ai, Chuseyo / SDN48 (2nd SG) 06. Tengoku no Door wa 3kaime de Aku / SDN48 Undergirls A (2nd SG c/w) 07. Awajishima no Tamanegi / SDN48 Undergirls B (2nd SG c/w) 08. Ai yo, Ugokanaide / Rachel (2nd SG c/w) 09. MIN MIN MIN / SDN48 (3rd SG) 10. Onedari Champagne / SDN48 Undergirls A (3rd SG c/w) 11. Abazure / SDN48 Undergirls B (3rd SG c/w) 12. Everday, Kachuusha (SDN48 ver.) / SDN48 (3rd SG c/w) 13. Kudokinagara Azabu Juuban duet with Mino Monta / SDN48 (4th SG) 14. YaritagariYa-san / SDN48 Undergirls Team G (4th SG c/w) 15. Gamjatan Bojou / SDN48 Undergirls A (4th SG c/w) 16. Cachaca de Jihaku suru / SDN48 Undergirls B (4th SG c/w) 17. 1 Gallon no Ase [DVD] 01. The path SDN48 has taken 02. My best SDN48 song

Honestly saying this is a disappointment, one of the really good 48 groups will be disbanding and a best album just doesn't seem right. The whole tracklist contains songs from their past singles and I think instead of a best album, SDN deserved an actual album. But anyways, March is already around the corner, for those who have never bought a SDN single, and if you want to support the group for the last time, I suggest you go ahead and buy it since it contains all their previous singles.

AKB48 and NMB48 win Japan Gold Disc Awards

Last Friday on January 27th, the winners of the 26th Japan Gold Disc Awards was announced. Hosted by the Recording Industry Association of Japan, the awards given are based on actual single and album sales numbers.

Unsurprisingly, many of the awards went to AKB48. They were awarded a total of 10 awards from 6 categories, including the top "Artist of the Year" award. They also monopolized the "Single of the Year" category with all 5 of their singles. Below are the categories that AKB48 won in.


Artist of the Year:
Japanese: AKB48
International: Lady Gaga

Top 5 Albums (Japanese):
Beautiful World / Arashi
Ikimono Bakari ~Memberst BEST Seection~ / Ikimono Gakari
Koko ni Ita Koto / AKB48
Negai no Tou - EXILE
SENSE / Mr. Children

Single of the year:
Everyday, Kachuusha / AKB48

Best 5 Singles:
Everyday, Kachuusha / AKB48
Kaze wa Fuiteiru / AKB48
Sakura no Ki ni Narou / AKB48
Chance no Junban / AKB48
Flying Get / AKB48

Best 5 Songs by Download:
Everyday, Kachuusha / AKB48
Maru Maru Mori Mori! / Kaoru to Tomoki, Tama ni Mook
Jumping / KARA
Ryuusei / Kobukuro
Kono Yoru wo Tomete yo / JUJU

Best Music Videos:
Japanese: ARASHI 10-11 Tour "Scene" ~Kimi to Boku no Miteiru Fuukei~ STADIUM / Arashi
Japanese: ARASHI 10-11 Tour "Scene" ~Kimi to Boku no Miteiru Fuukei~ Dome+ / Arashi
Japanese: AKB ga Ippai ~The Best Music Video~ / AKB48
International: Michael Jackson’s Vision / Michael Jackson
Asian: BEST CLIPS / KARA

Upon receiving the award, Oshima Yuko commented "I was surprised at the number of record presented to AKB48, and to get the award really meant that we have worked very hard".
Takahashi Minami also comemnted "I am proud that AKB48 is getting an award reserved for excellent artists. It makes me want to sing these beloved songs endlessly to the fans."

In addition, NMB48 was among the winners the award for Best New Artist of 2011.
Congratulations to AKB48, NMB48, and all other winners of the 26th Japan Gold Disc Awards!

[SPOILER] A Peek inside After School's First Official Album "Virgin" Part 2

Clear one is here!! There are reasons why you should buy After School's First Official Album Virgin. By looking at this photos, you'll know why :

 Credit: ykcrusader

Source: AfterSchoolDaze

[INFO] Pre-ordering After School's Autographed Album "Virgin" 11.04.28

Autographed copies of After School Vol. 1 – Virgin (signed by one member of After School) available for first batch of orders. The member autograph is randomly selected and available only while supplies last.

Order now to reserve your copy! Click here to place your order 

Credit: (Info) AfterSchoolDaze + (gif) iceprinceafterschool

[SPOILER] A Peek inside Orange Caramel’s “Bangkok City” Single Album

Seems those who ordered the album online got a nice Orange Caramel card they can carry around in their wallet 

Credit: Danzo_Strife

Credit: ASD via Baidu

[INFO] Pre-ordering After School's Autographed Album "Virgin"

Autographed copies of After School Vol. 1 – Virgin(signed by one member of After School) available for first batch of orders. Member autograph is randomly selected. Only while supplies last. Order now to reserve your copy! Click here to place your order 

After School has been busy over the past year with unit and solo releases and overseas activities, and now the entire group is back in action with the album Virgin. The fierce girl group sports chic and feminine spring looks for their first full-length album, which is also the first Korean release with fourth generation member E-Young. 

After School’s exciting new title song Shampoo is composed by Japanese DJ/producer Daishi Dance, with lyrics by poet Won Tae Yeon. The album also features the Jung Ah and Raina solos, the R&B song Play ur Love (from Kahi, Jung Ah, Raina, and Nana), and 2011 newly recorded versions of their hits Bang!, “Because of You”, and When I Fall. A “Pre-school Girl”, believed to be a new upcoming member, features in the song Funky Man.

Tracklist:

1. Let’s Step Up
2. Shampoo
3. Virgin
4. 뱅(Bang)! (2011 New Recordings)
5. Play Ur Love
6. Dream
7. Because of You (2011 New Recordings)
8. 시간에 기대어 (Leaning Against Time)
9. 잘 지내고 있죠 (Are You Doing Okay?)
10. Funky Man
11. My Bell
12. When I Fall (2011 New Recordings)

Info via YesAsia 

Credit: AfterSchoolDaze

[NEWS] 2011.04.20 CNBLUE, Special album for the fans to be on sale April 26

Male band CNBLUE will have a special album on sale.

Enjoying increasing popularity from their new song “Intuition” and selling 150 thousand copies of their album, CNBLUE will be releasing the album on the 26th.

This album was produced with the intention of thanking the fans that have always supported CNBLUE, and it will include 4 songs: rearranged versions of their follow-up track “LOVE GIRL” as well as their Japanese songs “Try Again Smile Again”, “Kimio”, and “Don’t Say Good-Bye”.

The members have taken care of the composing and lyrics for all the songs, and a rearranged version of “LOVE GIRL” will be included, instead of the one that’s been released in their first full album. The album jacket will be made like a diary that records the daily lives of the CNBLUE members, and will have pictures from their daily lives.

Representatives expressed, “having received double triple crowns, CNBLUE would like to repay many people thus started working on this album” and “the 3 re-released Japanese songs as well as the photos from their daily lives will be a good present to the fans.

Meanwhile, the MV teaser for their follow-up track “LOVE GIRL” will be released on the 22nd.

Source: The Star via Chosun
Translation: Euodsie @ CodeAzzurro

[News] Choshinsei to release "On Days That I Missed You" Japanese Version + Other Release

Korean group Supernova (Choshinsei/ Choshinsung) who made their comeback August last year with title song "On Days That I Missed You" from their mini-album "Time To Shine." They will release the song in Japanese as their 11th single with title "クリウンアレ (Kuriunnare)" The single itself set for release on one of the member, Sungmo's birthday (June 15th). It will also include a new original Japanese song "Fly To The Top"

You might want to check out "On Days That I Missed You" Korean Version here

They will also release DVD for their Choshinsei Live Movie in 3D "Choshinsei Show 2010" which was held December 21th last year. The DVD set to release on May 25th.

Besides those 2, they will also release "Supernova Best Side B" on June 15th as well after previously released "Supernova Best" on January 26th.
Here are the complete tracklist for "Supernova Best Side B" :

1. My Destiny

2. S.E.C.R.E.T

3. 消えない恋

4. 愛唄

5. 逢いたいと言えたら…

6. キミのBirthday

7. Rock Up

8. CRAZY CRAZY

9. Love Letter

★ Bonus DVD

Supernova "Let's Hangul" Vol. 2

Credit : choshinsei.com + choshinsei-love

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[News] Jay Park's First Mini Album reached 50000 Pre-order

His frist mini album ‘TAKE A DEEPER LOOK’ will be released Apr 27.

source: nate

Credit: koramary

[News] After School's First Official Album's Second Photo Teaser caught Netizen's Attention

Girl group, After School’s first official album’s second photo teaser caught many people’s attention.

After School’s new album titled “VIRGIN” first released the newest member, Yiyoung’s photo yesterday. Today, the 3rd generation members, Raina, Nana and Lizzy’s photos are released.

The teaser photo released today gave off a spring feeling, with the members looking chic yet lovely.

“VIRGIN” is After School’s first official album and it is released after a year from their last work, “BANG”. “This album will show off After School’s music and their loveliness. This album will also showcase After School’s unique color and it will amaze everyone.”

After seeing the photos, netizens commented, “Lizzy is really like a doll!”, “Even more anticipating After School’s concept this time round!”, “We waited for a year, release it now!”, “Anticipating AS comeback!”.

On the 20th, 2nd generation member Uie’s photo teaser will be released. The album will be on sale officially on 29th.

Source: Newsen

Credit (Translation): energywenkahi

[Info] Big Bang's second Japanese album pre-order!

Big Bang's upcoming limited edition of their second official Japanese album has been made available for pre-order on YesAsia. The album is entitled "BIGBANG2" which comes in 3 different versions; First press limited edition A & B Japan version and a normal edition. The album release date is set for next month so make sure to pre-order you copy now before it runs out of order! Click here to pre-order on YesAsia.

Source: YesAsia

Fergie: New Solo Album Can Wait, It's Hubby Time

Fergie hopes you know that this has nothing to do with you. It's personal -- she's got some figuring out to do.

Although only last year, the singer-actress said of her family life, "You can be a mother and still be completely sexy ...

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Fergie: New Solo Album Can Wait, It's Hubby Time

Fergie hopes you know that this has nothing to do with you. It's personal -- she's got some figuring out to do.

Although only last year, the singer-actress said of her family life, "You can be a mother and still be completely sexy ...

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[Info] MCA MUSIC Gives The First-ever Philippine Girls’ Generation Nationwide Album Launch!

Mark your calendars for this exciting and much-awaited event!

As an overwhelming request from SNSD fans all over the Philippines, MCA Music, Inc. brings you this first-ever nationwide release of Girls’ Generation 1 st Asia Tour ‘Into The New World’ album on April 9, with 6 participating outlets Filipino SONEs can head-off to: Astrovision The Block (SM North Edsa), Astrovision SM Mall of Asia, Astrovision SM Cebu City, Odyssey Megamall, Odyssey SM Bacoor and Odyssey SM Davao Activity Center! This launch activity commence at 11:00 AM onwards with ‘live’ performances by cover groups and fun-filled activities that await you and your friends! Be the first to purchase Girls Generation’s 1st Asia Tour ‘Into The New World’ album and be one of the privileged fans to get an exclusive hold of limited edition freebies that are to be given away only on this day! This 2-CD concert album is a recording of their December 2009 ‘Into The New World’ show in Seoul, containing a total of 38 of your most-loved tracks in 2 CDs. It also includes live tracks of Chocolate Love, Genie Rock Tronic Remix, Jessica's solo Barbie Girl, Soo Young's Santa Baby, and other Soshi hits and special stages and two bonus tracks — studio recordings of "Singin' in the Rain" and "Beautiful Girls". This must-have album also comes with a photo booklet, exclusively released under MCA Music, Inc. Celebrate Girls’ Generation’s new album release with your friends on April 9!

Moreover, to keep the excitement coming in, lucky fans will also get a chance to win freebies from MCA Universal! 200 fans will be able to choose from three options for the freebies: first is a giant poster as large as that of the Korean version; second is an SNSD fan; and third, an ITWN Pin from GGPH which is only to be given especially for the first 50 people who will purchase the album.

Source: MCA Universal Philippines

[Info] MCA MUSIC Gives The First-ever Philippine Girls’ Generation Nationwide Album Launch!

Mark your calendars for this exciting and much-awaited event!

As an overwhelming request from SNSD fans all over the Philippines, MCA Music, Inc. brings you this first-ever nationwide release of Girls’ Generation 1 st Asia Tour ‘Into The New World’ album on April 9, with 6 participating outlets Filipino SONEs can head-off to: Astrovision The Block (SM North Edsa), Astrovision SM Mall of Asia, Astrovision SM Cebu City, Odyssey Megamall, Odyssey SM Bacoor and Odyssey SM Davao Activity Center! This launch activity commence at 11:00 AM onwards with ‘live’ performances by cover groups and fun-filled activities that await you and your friends! Be the first to purchase Girls Generation’s 1st Asia Tour ‘Into The New World’ album and be one of the privileged fans to get an exclusive hold of limited edition freebies that are to be given away only on this day! This 2-CD concert album is a recording of their December 2009 ‘Into The New World’ show in Seoul, containing a total of 38 of your most-loved tracks in 2 CDs. It also includes live tracks of Chocolate Love, Genie Rock Tronic Remix, Jessica's solo Barbie Girl, Soo Young's Santa Baby, and other Soshi hits and special stages and two bonus tracks — studio recordings of "Singin' in the Rain" and "Beautiful Girls". This must-have album also comes with a photo booklet, exclusively released under MCA Music, Inc. Celebrate Girls’ Generation’s new album release with your friends on April 9!

Moreover, to keep the excitement coming in, lucky fans will also get a chance to win freebies from MCA Universal! 200 fans will be able to choose from three options for the freebies: first is a giant poster as large as that of the Korean version; second is an SNSD fan; and third, an ITWN Pin from GGPH which is only to be given especially for the first 50 people who will purchase the album.

Source: MCA Universal Philippines