Khikarugal
Mar 27 2009, 05:21 PM
I got this from Utada's myspace blog:
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Don’t Miss Utada Performing “Come Back To Me” & “Merry Christmas Mr.
Lawrence - FYI” On The Early Show Saturday Edition
Saturday March 28, 2009 on CBS @ 8:00 am EST. Check your local listings for more info.
Also, catch Utada doing a live interview with Elvis on Z100 in NYC! Monday, March 30, 2009 at 8:00 am EST.
Team Utada
Although I don't live in the east, I'm just glad Utada's making more and more appearances in the U.S., so I can't wait!!!
diru
Mar 27 2009, 07:41 PM
Looks like her push into the US market this time is gonna be pretty damn successful.
JING-JING
Mar 27 2009, 11:05 PM
^ Heck yeah!
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Utada becomes first Japanese musician in iTunes top 20Sat, March 28, 2009 (12:44am EDT)This week, singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada (26) became the first Japanese music artist to rank in the top 20 of the U.S. version of online music store iTunes.
Using the name "Utada," the singer released her new English-language album "This Is The One" on March 25. It reached 19th on the top U.S. albums chart. Ever since the iTunes music store went live five years ago, this is the first time that a Japanese artist has ranked in the top 100. The album also achieved 2nd in the Pop category.
The CD version of the album will be released nationwide in the U.S. this May, but with this level of popularity, there is a possibility that her new album will already appear on the U.S. Billboard charts on April 9.
For the past month, Utada's promotional activities have expanded across the country, which contributed to a great start. This is her second U.S. album, following up on "Exodus" in 2004. And even though "This Is The One" was already released in Japan on March 14, her representatives have set the U.S. market as their main priority, hoping to make it a great success.
Source:
Sankei Sports,
Tokyograph
acupracacia
Mar 28 2009, 01:38 AM
Okay. WOW. She's climbing up the charts!
Anyway, I have a question, only officially released albums are included in the BILLBOARD TOP 100 right? I so badly want her to break into it!
Explicitj0yee
Mar 28 2009, 04:55 AM
just heard her on CBS. She sang come back to me.she did better than last
Time. I'm still waiting for FYI.oh wth they cut her off while she was singing FYI
Freeloader
Mar 28 2009, 05:24 AM
Good news for American fans. She's going to add bonus tracks to TITO (Simple & Clean and Sanctuary) but only if IDJ can get the deal done with Disney and SquareEnix.
amydien
Mar 28 2009, 06:45 AM
*please please please let it be a successful deal!*
I want especially simple & clean to be included
Bethany
Mar 28 2009, 07:55 AM
QUOTE (Freeloader @ Mar 28 2009, 07:24 AM)
Good news for American fans. She's going to add bonus tracks to TITO (Simple & Clean and Sanctuary) but only if IDJ can get the deal done with Disney and SquareEnix.
That's good news. I wish she would do an English version of First Love and include that in on the album
since that was her first breakout song in Japan...just something to show.
Sephiroth101
Mar 28 2009, 08:24 AM
She did very well today.
Ryushasha
Mar 28 2009, 10:33 AM
O.M.G I love Sanctuary.
Is this for sure that they're going to include this in her album???
Freeloader
Mar 28 2009, 11:39 AM
^I'm not sure whether those bonus tracks will be included in the regular album or there will be a deluxe album, but yeah, she mentioned that they're trying to get C&S and Sanctuary into TITO. Disney and Square Enix, please be nice and cooperate, k?
pro000
Mar 28 2009, 02:49 PM
Reading Utada's post "So much!" you can tell she has a big heart! Probably one of the biggest in the music world! But we know that already
I really like her music, and think I like her music more and more, for each album that comes by. But, as usually with Asian artists, Europe is totally neglected. But, probably, for good reasons. If there is little noise in US, it's close to nothing here I guess.
Although I'm a fan I didn't know she had released her album (digitally?) already. I knew only of her MV and guessed the album would be much later...
Utada about her posting a picture from her MV
"I hope I'm not "infringing on rights" lol
If I am, this photo will be taken down shortly lol "
She's the best!
xSHADOW
Mar 28 2009, 06:11 PM
I've been listening to her new album this whole day :]! Love it, Utada Hikaru is amazing.
It's definitely better than her Exodus album.
I recommend: This One (I can really relate to this beautiful song), Apple & Cinnamon, On and On, and Come Back To Me <3...
sweet_pai
Mar 28 2009, 08:29 PM
I'm hoping she'll get big enough to been shown on ellen's daytime talk show. I think it'll be cool the audience age for ellen's show is more open than oprah...
cherwell88
Mar 29 2009, 09:51 AM
i heard come back to me in an online radio station called 107mix top40 and i swear i almost freaked out. i got so excited. she must be really making her mark in the US market if even online radio stations play her song. I really hope this album is really the One for her...
huyem12
Mar 29 2009, 04:48 PM
I think we as her fans should help her promote her new album on the underground level.
Here are some of my ideas:
1) Make forum signatures of her new album so that people can be like...wait, Utada has an English album?
2) For those who work in retail stores like A&F, Hollister, etc. if you guys have the power to put Utada's English songs on....that'll would be great exposure.
3) Go on radio station sites, and request her single: Come Back to Me.
If she becomes popular enough, there will be more demand for her in the United States, AND then she can bring some of her Japanese influence music here!!! That's what she said on CBS news.
Em_mie
Mar 29 2009, 07:05 PM
Jaeho
Mar 29 2009, 11:02 PM
QUOTE (Em_mie @ Mar 29 2009, 11:05 PM)
Wow! I'm just happy she's even on Billboard. Hopefully it'll rise.
acupracacia
Mar 30 2009, 12:19 AM
QUOTE (Em_mie @ Mar 29 2009, 10:05 PM)
OMG!
FINALLY! This is amazing!
It's reached 75 on AIRPLAY! I want the physical album so badly right now. O__O thanks for the news!
Hikkifanatic
Mar 30 2009, 01:23 AM
QUOTE (Bethany @ Mar 29 2009, 02:55 AM)
That's good news. I wish she would do an English version of First Love and include that in on the album
since that was her first breakout song in Japan...just something to show.
First Love was not her first break out song it Japan... it was her debut single Automatic/Time Will Tell
Well she already did AUtomatic Part II
hireshi
Mar 30 2009, 01:31 AM
You lucky punks! I live in Europe. Its rare for Asian artists to perform here, Asian music isn't as popular here as in other continents. I wish I'd live in some parts of America at points, or Asia itself. I am one of few in my country who enjoy Utada Hikaru. I haven't heard all her songs so I cannot really judge her yet, but I really enjoy First Love.
huong
Mar 30 2009, 03:01 PM
I was listening to utada on z100 this morning!! they were really nice to her!! they even played poppin' another song other than come back to me! you can go on utada.com and check out the updates; of the interview and the performance on cbs morning show.
XDorkXx
Mar 30 2009, 03:20 PM
OMG
I saw her on TV the other day!
So awesome
What was frustrating though
was that they
cut her off
at the end.
When she was sing FYI
I wished they did more of
an interview
geishaOo
Mar 30 2009, 05:10 PM
come back to me is a really good song for an asian female to be singing, like her voice is so r&b.
i'm really impressed because most of her japanese songs she's singing with a higher tone.
with this song, it's much more deep and easy to listen to. definitely something an american audience can groove to.
the mv is nice. i like the concept of an asian female with an american man. that's hot. plus, they kept it simple and innocent which is pretty rare for american videos nowadays. i love it.
i hope she keeps it coming. big up to utada.
antivogue
Mar 30 2009, 08:57 PM
the interview on z100 this morning was really cute. elvis duran + the zoo seemed to the really like her, the part a little before they bring in utada where T tries to bring in some random lady, freaking hilarious, haha. thank god this interview was a little more different from the other ones she's done where they say the same ish over.. and over.. and over.. haha.
i went to the nyc sephora event and was five minutes late or else i would have gotten a wristband and gotten in.
i hope she does more things like that in the future. i'd be more prepared next time!
midnightblues
Mar 31 2009, 01:44 AM
i was looking through her old live performances as well as the recent ones and i feel like her voice broke
when i listen to her sing CBTM and PoL live, it sounds like she's struggling to hit the notes! is it because her vocal chords got injured??
LucasBunny
Mar 31 2009, 10:23 AM
While I don't think the album is "OMFG OFF THE HOOK"
I think Utada did it well, I wish I could have saw her at Sephora but I had to work
I would most def spend money.
Hikki is playing her cards right, and I believe she is going to be the first successful asian artist
why? because she is simply doing her thing, she isnt rubbing it in everyone's face "OMG I'm asian plz support me" she is playing the game like any other artist would and she isnt using her asian background to hold her.
JING-JING
Mar 31 2009, 08:40 PM
QUOTE
Utada @ Billboard Magazine 4/4The latest issue of Billboard Magazine (4/4) has a brief mention of Utada in an article regarding Japanese groups trying to make it in the States. The magazine says that Utada’s “Come Back To Me” is attracting “considerable buzz,” and divulged that the single has been purchased over 7,000 times through digital outlets.
Source:
U.Blog Is America Ready For Utada, The 'Japanese Britney Spears'?'I feel like I stepped out into fresh air,' singer says of making her new album, This Is the One.
Read the article
here @ MTV.
aeinsshi
Mar 31 2009, 08:51 PM
ooohhh....hikki~~
i love her songs....totally..
jejeje....thnks for
diz thread....
zeidrich
Mar 31 2009, 09:34 PM
wow utada is doing a much better job than boa, and considering that the physical copy is not yet out. i hope she succeeds in penetrating in hollywood .
fantasian
Mar 31 2009, 11:55 PM
i wonder how Boa must feel for being overshadowed by Hikki, but anyway go Ooohhhtada!!!
acupracacia
Apr 1 2009, 12:05 AM
I really don't like it when they refer to Utada as the Japanese BRITNEY SPEARS. It's practically an insult! UTADA IS A WAAAY BETTER (not to mention SANE) ARTIST THAN BRITNEY IS EVER GONNA BE. O__O
diru
Apr 1 2009, 12:24 AM
Ayumi Hamasaki should be the Japanese Britney Spears, not Utada.
Anyways, I'm glad that Utada is getting considerable buzz. I sense that Asian music is going to get a big push if Utada makes it big.
Hikkifanatic
Apr 1 2009, 12:36 AM
^
No.. Ayumi Hamasaki is much better than Britney Spears..
Utada isn't really like anyone in the US
Sephiroth101
Apr 1 2009, 09:27 AM
Many of the industry Experts said if any Asian Artists could make it in the US it would be Utada. One expert is Elton John. I think it is clear Utada has surpass BoA at least for now.
shinimasu
Apr 1 2009, 09:33 AM
I can't wait for her album to be released. Hopefully her sales will be hugeeeeeeee
planetarium15
Apr 1 2009, 09:49 AM
QUOTE (diru @ Apr 1 2009, 02:24 AM)
Ayumi Hamasaki should be the Japanese Britney Spears, not Utada.
Anyways, I'm glad that Utada is getting considerable buzz. I sense that Asian music is going to get a big push if Utada makes it big.
Ayumi compared to Britney? lol
None of the J-Pop divas should be compared to Britney and while I love Britney Spears, it's a little insulting to be compared to her. I mean... if you're talking about success, then yeah... I guess that's fine but that's as far as you can go with comparisons.
LucasBunny
Apr 1 2009, 09:49 AM
Utada is "american" and not only that she is a true musician which is why she is able to crossover.
But saying she'll surpass Britney....I don't think so, her songs are too mellow to do so.
swt_decadent
Apr 1 2009, 11:56 AM
I'm so glad she's getting a lot of attention. I'm just happy that she's finally getting some promotion on her. Her last u.s album was mostly promoted in asia rather than in america. I wish her album debuted in top ten on billboard.
diru
Apr 1 2009, 12:19 PM
QUOTE (Hikkifanatic @ Apr 1 2009, 06:36 PM)
^
No.. Ayumi Hamasaki is much better than Britney Spears..
Utada isn't really like anyone in the US
When I'm saying that Ayumi is the Britney Spears of Japan, I mean that she's equal to her in terms pop status. You could've compared them back when Britney was actually beloved by America.
And yea, Utada can't be compared to anyone in the US cause no one is actually like her.
zeidrich
Apr 1 2009, 01:02 PM
im really excited on where will utada will appear in the billboards top 200
LucasBunny
Apr 1 2009, 01:14 PM
QUOTE (diru @ Apr 1 2009, 03:19 PM)
When I'm saying that Ayumi is the Britney Spears of Japan, I mean that she's equal to her in terms pop status. You could've compared them back when Britney was actually beloved by America.
And yea, Utada can't be compared to anyone in the US cause no one is actually like her.
that's not true
there are a few people like Utada, maybe different music genre but there are musicians like her
Keri Hilson is an example and so is Ne-yo.
Island
Apr 1 2009, 02:03 PM
Utada's Come Back To Me was featured
here. I was really surprised lol I thought it was my music player playing but then I realised it was coming from the site.
* Aww, it's not there anymore, well you have to keep refreshing the page til you see Utada cause the site shuffles their music videos.
sheart
Apr 2 2009, 06:47 PM
QUOTE
that's not true
there are a few people like Utada, maybe different music genre but there are musicians like her
Keri Hilson is an example and so is Ne-yo.
I don't think either of these people are like her, mostly because I doubt they both create all their own material. (I could be wrong though?)
fantasian
Apr 2 2009, 08:41 PM
Neyo is a well known songwriter and does write alot of his own material.
The comparison between britney spears and utada can be from a success point of view, they both started at around 16 and have been a sensation in their respective markets.
Utada has also even been mentioning that she's made THIS IS THE ONE to be really mainstream so that its more accessible to the US market, which makes sense from a merketing perspective.
The thing that i like about Utada is that she still seems very down to earth and modest despite all the success she's had. She doesnt seem to flaunt herself or glam herself up - she's still the nerdy/cute Utada that i've liked since the very early days.
fantasian
Apr 3 2009, 05:04 PM
she's just debuted at #178 on the Billboard 200 on her digital sales alone.
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/cha...=04%2F11%2F2009
QUOTE (planetarium15 @ Apr 1 2009, 10:49 AM)
Ayumi compared to Britney? lol
None of the J-Pop divas should be compared to Britney and while I love Britney Spears, it's a little insulting to be compared to her. I mean... if you're talking about success, then yeah... I guess that's fine but that's as far as you can go with comparisons.
Yes. it's so insulting to be compared to one of the world's biggest pop star, right? And all the "J-pop queens" were heavily influenced by Britney, with the exception of Utada. But, they still have their similarities- they both can't sing.
Oh and let's look at the lyrics.
Utada - "Tight jeans, no panties on! Oops, did I turn you on?"
Britney - "All of the boys and all of the girls are begging to If U Seek Amy!"
And Utada didn't turn into a "rainbow" for the American market only. In her song "traveling" she sings about perking her breasts up for attention.
sheart
Apr 3 2009, 08:19 PM
^ I guess your comparison works if you only look at 2 or 3 of Utada's songs. For the most part her songs don't focus on sexy lyrics (Her new album I guess could be arguable, but thats one album out of how many?). Especially her Japanese work.
Popularity and success-wise it's probably a good comparison, but that's about as far as it goes, at least to me.
I think the reason people get insulted is because Utada does more than just sing her songs. She MAKES them. Yeah, Britney probably wrote some of her lyrics, but she didn't make the songs herself. Plus Utada definitely doesn't act like a diva. To me she doesn't even really act like she's famous. And when you say someone is the Britney of Japan or something like that most people probably imagine a sexed up Japanese girl. XP
glassmask
Apr 3 2009, 08:37 PM
i dont even knwo why ppl compare them together...
like utada is japan's britney spears.
cuz their music style is sooo different, but i guess they are just comparing based on their influence and status?
most utada's works in japan were so poetic, like her First Love, Enternally, and Prisoner of Love and many more..
...and I think Utada can definitely sing, her voice might not have that vibrato thing or like Mariah Carey but her unique voice makes her...unique right?
gee
I have to say I really love her hair here..
fantasian
Apr 3 2009, 08:55 PM
^ i have that poster in my room
, it's from her exodus days and I agree, i like how she looks there too.
i like the short hair she has now, but i liked it more in her Wait and See days. Can't believe that was 8 years ago when she was 18.
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