Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Hubpages Wednesday: More Fantastic J-pop For the Soul

It just wouldn't be a HW without me posting something about Japan, eh. Well, if you haven't noticed by now, I tend to blab on and on about my other love outside of writing, which is Japanese pop music (or, J-pop). This week's artist is one of the best (as always!) and a huge name that's been around for about three decades now. Namie Amuro is one of the innovators of "hip-pop" music, a fusion of hip-hop and generic pop music. Her super cool attitude and famous long-hair femme chic look are legendary in Japan and the rest of Asia. Her best songs range from 90's dance hits to her hip-pop flavor of the day.

Included in all these hubs is a review of her most recent album that dropped last week, Uncontrolled. Below is a teaser video of the entire dang album!


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4 comments:

  1. Michael AbayomiJuly 5, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    Thanks for sharing this. I'm a fan of J-pop myself, though most of my favorite J-pop songs today were discovered through various Anime shows. :)

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    1. Hildred BillingsJuly 7, 2012 at 1:41 AM

      I think lots of us get started with anime. (I know I did.) It was pretty much the gateway drug into all J-pop.

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  2. SylviaJuly 7, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    She is such a great artist! Love the new songs :) J-pop fan here too, Gackt mostly (although he is more J-rock at times :D)

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    1. Hildred BillingsJuly 7, 2012 at 1:40 AM

      Because Gackt is the best male vocalist ever. <3 <3 (You, Ma'am, have excellent music tastes!)

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