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Anyone else here that Utada may make another English album? It was in her blog: http://www.u3music.com/message/index.php?m=1&l=EN
Wow, this is the first time someone posted in almost a month lol.
Anyway, what's going on with Stay Gold? I really, really, really want to hear the full version! It sounds so mellow and relaxing, but I guess that song is on hold while she is busy working on both her Japanese and English album. I really have high expectations for both albums, since I feel like she has gotten more in-touch with her style. Although I don't doubt her abilities, I am hoping for something a bit different [and better] than ULTRA BLUE and Exodus. GO HIKKI <3!
The highest selling digital artist of the year, and highest [physical] single seller for a female or any solo artist of the year. This is the year of Utada Hikaru!
Anyway, what's going on with Stay Gold? I really, really, really want to hear the full version! It sounds so mellow and relaxing, but I guess that song is on hold while she is busy working on both her Japanese and English album. I really have high expectations for both albums, since I feel like she has gotten more in-touch with her style. Although I don't doubt her abilities, I am hoping for something a bit different [and better] than ULTRA BLUE and Exodus. GO HIKKI <3!
The highest selling digital artist of the year, and highest [physical] single seller for a female or any solo artist of the year. This is the year of Utada Hikaru!
QUOTE(kayem7289 @ Nov 9 2007, 03:40 AM) 
Wow, this is the first time someone posted in almost a month lol.
Anyway, what's going on with Stay Gold? I really, really, really want to hear the full version! It sounds so mellow and relaxing, but I guess that song is on hold while she is busy working on both her Japanese and English album. I really have high expectations for both albums, since I feel like she has gotten more in-touch with her style. Although I don't doubt her abilities, I am hoping for something a bit different [and better] than ULTRA BLUE and Exodus. GO HIKKI <3!
The highest selling digital artist of the year, and highest [physical] single seller for a female or any solo artist of the year. This is the year of Utada Hikaru!
Anyway, what's going on with Stay Gold? I really, really, really want to hear the full version! It sounds so mellow and relaxing, but I guess that song is on hold while she is busy working on both her Japanese and English album. I really have high expectations for both albums, since I feel like she has gotten more in-touch with her style. Although I don't doubt her abilities, I am hoping for something a bit different [and better] than ULTRA BLUE and Exodus. GO HIKKI <3!
The highest selling digital artist of the year, and highest [physical] single seller for a female or any solo artist of the year. This is the year of Utada Hikaru!
^Hikki's working on a Japanese album too?
If they both come out at the same time/month, Im gonna buy the Japanese album first XDDD
Yay! Another addition to my collection! I now have all 5 albums (excluding the best hits/album collection cd)....2 more to add!
I need money first....lol
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American R&B artist Ne-Yo has collaborated with Hikaru Utada to release a digitally exclusive single, titled "Do You feat. Utada."
Ne-Yo has been working with top female artists in different countries around the world, such as Mary J. Blige, Natasha Bedingfield, and Sarah Connor.
For this collaboration, the Japanese pop star is going by the name "Utada," the same name she used for her English-language releases. The digital single will be available in Japan on November 21.
Ne-Yo has been working with top female artists in different countries around the world, such as Mary J. Blige, Natasha Bedingfield, and Sarah Connor.
For this collaboration, the Japanese pop star is going by the name "Utada," the same name she used for her English-language releases. The digital single will be available in Japan on November 21.
wow. i wonder how they would sound together since their voices are so different. hehe. hope it's gonna be good x] haha. ne yo is very good at collaborating with different artists so i'm sure they'll sound good together x] i love you, utada x]
^ OMO...Ne-Yo and Hikki, awesome collaboration! Ne-yo and Hikki are both talented producers/producers/lyricists, so I am expecting a lot from the collab! I hope it's a mid-tempo song, Hikki's mid-tempo songs never disappoint.
Amydien, yep, she confirmed that she was working on both English AND Japanese albums! Hikki is finally actively working lol, and I hope it won't take two years to make them both
. I would probably buy her Japanese album first, too...Although, I'm pretty sure the English one would be easier to get my hands on. Hehe, I have the Single Collection, it rocks! I hope I'll be able to save up enough money by then...
EDIT: I just heard the 45 sec clip of "Do You" and it's...Errrrr...*Sigh*
I don't like it, it just doesn't flow well and unfinished...Hikki's vocals are so not-on-par to how she usually sings T_T. I hope it's just a crappy demo and that they'll fix it up and re-record it to make it sound awesome. What about Stay Gold?! I loved that song based on those short previews already lol.
Amydien, yep, she confirmed that she was working on both English AND Japanese albums! Hikki is finally actively working lol, and I hope it won't take two years to make them both
. I would probably buy her Japanese album first, too...Although, I'm pretty sure the English one would be easier to get my hands on. Hehe, I have the Single Collection, it rocks! I hope I'll be able to save up enough money by then...EDIT: I just heard the 45 sec clip of "Do You" and it's...Errrrr...*Sigh*
I don't like it, it just doesn't flow well and unfinished...Hikki's vocals are so not-on-par to how she usually sings T_T. I hope it's just a crappy demo and that they'll fix it up and re-record it to make it sound awesome. What about Stay Gold?! I loved that song based on those short previews already lol.
^ Where did you here the song?? I want to hear it too..
SwTaZnLayDee, thanks for the news. That's such a cute pic of Hikki haha
SwTaZnLayDee, thanks for the news. That's such a cute pic of Hikki haha
QUOTE(kayem7289 @ Nov 14 2007, 12:10 AM)
^ OMO...Ne-Yo and Hikki, awesome collaboration! Ne-yo and Hikki are both talented producers/producers/lyricists, so I am expecting a lot from the collab! I hope it's a mid-tempo song, Hikki's mid-tempo songs never disappoint.
Amydien, yep, she confirmed that she was working on both English AND Japanese albums! Hikki is finally actively working lol, and I hope it won't take two years to make them both . I would probably buy her Japanese album first, too...Although, I'm pretty sure the English one would be easier to get my hands on. Hehe, I have the Single Collection, it rocks! I hope I'll be able to save up enough money by then...
EDIT: I just heard the 45 sec clip of "Do You" and it's...Errrrr...*Sigh*
I don't like it, it just doesn't flow well and unfinished...Hikki's vocals are so not-on-par to how she usually sings T_T. I hope it's just a crappy demo and that they'll fix it up and re-record it to make it sound awesome. What about Stay Gold?! I loved that song based on those short previews already lol.
Amydien, yep, she confirmed that she was working on both English AND Japanese albums! Hikki is finally actively working lol, and I hope it won't take two years to make them both
. I would probably buy her Japanese album first, too...Although, I'm pretty sure the English one would be easier to get my hands on. Hehe, I have the Single Collection, it rocks! I hope I'll be able to save up enough money by then...EDIT: I just heard the 45 sec clip of "Do You" and it's...Errrrr...*Sigh*
I don't like it, it just doesn't flow well and unfinished...Hikki's vocals are so not-on-par to how she usually sings T_T. I hope it's just a crappy demo and that they'll fix it up and re-record it to make it sound awesome. What about Stay Gold?! I loved that song based on those short previews already lol.
I heard it too and didn't like it either. I wished I didn't listen to it. lol
Sweetsmile, you can listen to it on Utada-online.net, they have the 45 second preview.
I love Hikki and just about every song from her, but...I don't like that song at all from what I've heard. Their voices just don't go well together, we all know that she can do so much better. STAY GOLD >>>> Do You.
I love Hikki and just about every song from her, but...I don't like that song at all from what I've heard. Their voices just don't go well together, we all know that she can do so much better. STAY GOLD >>>> Do You.
^ ehh I guess we have to wait until we can hear the whole song... but I'm not too excited about the song either.
Stay Gold is okay but yea I have to say it's way better than Do You...
Stay Gold is okay but yea I have to say it's way better than Do You...
^ I definitely agree. Although Stay Gold doesn't sound like it'll be another big success like Beautiful World or Flavor of Life, I still think that it's a heck of a lot better than Do You. I like Stay Gold a lot from the previews, it's very mellow, and the only part I don't like is the beginning. The "Aahhhhhh~" part lol.
I wonder if she was pushed by EMI to do this collab?
I wonder if she was pushed by EMI to do this collab?
Ahhhhhhhh I heard about Utada & Ne-yo the other day.
Omg, I SOOOOO cannot wait. <333333
Omg, I SOOOOO cannot wait. <333333
i just checked out the full song. it's alright but it's not really suitable for her type of voice =/
the beat flows though. hahaha. i like it.
the beat flows though. hahaha. i like it.
man the song sucks, it doesn't fit her voice at all. whenever utada sings in english she goes and tries to find her rnb "roots"she lost from jpop. i hate her cubic u style and don't want it back 
I heard it too and I didn't like it either. :\
Her voice is unique, but I couldn't even tell it apart from the guy's voice. :x
Her voice is unique, but I couldn't even tell it apart from the guy's voice. :x
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It's been quiet here ever since Kayem left..
ok the song might not be that great, but I guess we should be glad of the fact she's even doing a collab with ne-yo. At least we can hope Americans will be amazed with her singing or something.
It's been quiet here ever since Kayem left..
ok the song might not be that great, but I guess we should be glad of the fact she's even doing a collab with ne-yo. At least we can hope Americans will be amazed with her singing or something.
i like her new song with neyo. its really good! its different from her pop songs.
I think Hikki only sounds good singing RnB style in Japanese language.
I didnt like her Cubic U album very much either, but her First Love album was really addicting.
Her new song with neyo doesnt seem pretty catchy for me either. Im kinda scared about her new english album also...lol
I didnt like her Cubic U album very much either, but her First Love album was really addicting.
Her new song with neyo doesnt seem pretty catchy for me either. Im kinda scared about her new english album also...lol
^ yea Hikki's R&B style was what got me interested in her too. There's times when I still listen to her songs from her 1st Album lol
Well since she's working on her Japanese album also... I'm not really looking forward to her English album. I just hope it'll be better than Exodus haha
Well since she's working on her Japanese album also... I'm not really looking forward to her English album. I just hope it'll be better than Exodus haha
QUOTE (sweetsmile @ Dec 8 2007, 03:48 PM)
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It's been quiet here ever since Kayem left..
ok the song might not be that great, but I guess we should be glad of the fact she's even doing a collab with ne-yo. At least we can hope Americans will be amazed with her singing or something.
It's been quiet here ever since Kayem left..
ok the song might not be that great, but I guess we should be glad of the fact she's even doing a collab with ne-yo. At least we can hope Americans will be amazed with her singing or something.
yeahh.. what happened to kayem anyway??
utada is so slow on everything. When other artist release like 10 singles, she still working on the first one. She rather play with her bear.
she's almost done with the japanese album (thank goodness!) I read somewhere that she's working on the last 3 songs and she's kinda stuck. SOOO, I'm guessing the album will be released sometime around early to mid 2008??
i'm quite excited
And "Do You" is weaksauce there were no high points...very bland in my opinion. I hope this isn't a preview of what her English album will be like cuz that's VERY disappointing. Hopefully, it's not all sexual like Exodus. I can understand that she was trying to reach a totally different audience, but it doesn't go well with her natural style. It takes away from her amazing abilities as a lyricist.
i'm quite excited
And "Do You" is weaksauce
there were no high points...very bland in my opinion. I hope this isn't a preview of what her English album will be like cuz that's VERY disappointing. Hopefully, it's not all sexual like Exodus. I can understand that she was trying to reach a totally different audience, but it doesn't go well with her natural style. It takes away from her amazing abilities as a lyricist.
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Label Mobile, the joint company in charge of chaku-uta (ringtone) distribution for Japan's major record labels, revealed its download rankings for 2007.
Hikaru Utada topped the Chaku-Uta list with "Flavor of Life -Ballad Version-," beating out "Aiuta" (GReeeeN), "Tsubomi" (Kobukuro), "Lovers Again" (EXILE), and "WINDING ROAD" (Ayaka x Kobukuro).
The Chaku-Uta Full rankings were very similar, but "Aiuta" was #1, followed in order by "Lovers Again," "Flavor of Life," "Tsubomi," and "Sen no Yoru wo Koete" (Aqua Timez).
The top downloads in other services were: "Oshiri Kajiri Mushi" (video clip), Ai Otsuka's "CHU-LIP" (chakushin movie), "Flavor of Life -Ballad Version-" (RBT, chakushin melody), and Yoshio Kojima's "Sonna no kankei nee" (chakushin voice).
Hikaru Utada topped the Chaku-Uta list with "Flavor of Life -Ballad Version-," beating out "Aiuta" (GReeeeN), "Tsubomi" (Kobukuro), "Lovers Again" (EXILE), and "WINDING ROAD" (Ayaka x Kobukuro).
The Chaku-Uta Full rankings were very similar, but "Aiuta" was #1, followed in order by "Lovers Again," "Flavor of Life," "Tsubomi," and "Sen no Yoru wo Koete" (Aqua Timez).
The top downloads in other services were: "Oshiri Kajiri Mushi" (video clip), Ai Otsuka's "CHU-LIP" (chakushin movie), "Flavor of Life -Ballad Version-" (RBT, chakushin melody), and Yoshio Kojima's "Sonna no kankei nee" (chakushin voice).
credit: http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-2280
woot. go UTADA HIKARU!<3 flavor of life is such a good song. i still re-play it all the time<3
hikki has such a dramatic voice. she can really sing pop and r&b well.
"My Darling...Stay Gold..."
The melody, the lyrics, the piano is just awesome! Hikki's a genius!
I'm in love with this song. Too bad the release date is sooooo far away. >.<
The melody, the lyrics, the piano is just awesome! Hikki's a genius!
I'm in love with this song. Too bad the release date is sooooo far away. >.<
^ When's the release date again? Isn't it sometime in Feb.?
I just finished hearing STAY GOLD.. and I love it haha
I just finished hearing STAY GOLD.. and I love it haha
The single is going to be release on 2/20 while the album will be out in 3/19. That's pretty fast!! Woot! And the album is out two days after my b-day haha xD
Is it the Japanese album that's coming out on March?
Yay! Another Hikki album on my collection!!!! Oh dang, I was saving money for DS lite this summer. Waaah. lol
Yay! Another Hikki album on my collection!!!! Oh dang, I was saving money for DS lite this summer. Waaah. lol
Happy Birthday Hikki <33
I haven't been keeping up with her lately, but I can't wait for her new album~
I haven't been keeping up with her lately, but I can't wait for her new album~
omg and I didn't even know it was her B-DAY...
Anyways.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY HIKKI!!
I can't wait for the single and album, seriously. When I first heard the preview of Stay Gold, I thought it was just a mediocre song... now I love it haha
Anyways.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY HIKKI!!
I can't wait for the single and album, seriously. When I first heard the preview of Stay Gold, I thought it was just a mediocre song... now I love it haha
afsahgsgah!
i love utada !
i love her song 'automatic' so much:)
i love utada !
i love her song 'automatic' so much:)
wow it's her bday today?? ahh didnt know o__O
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HIKKI
i always love her music and looking forward to her album!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HIKKI
i always love her music and looking forward to her album!
Happy Birthday Hikki! x]
Happy Birthday Hikki mwah.... her 5th album comes
out March 19......can't wait!!!!^^
out March 19......can't wait!!!!^^
Otanjoubi omedetou gozaimasu Hikki-sama 
lol =p
btw, Heart Station has leaked!
lol =pbtw, Heart Station has leaked!
^ haha yea
You guys can listen to it here if you haven't already:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=eemo2QTZydg
You guys can listen to it here if you haven't already:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=eemo2QTZydg
I can't believe I haven't listened to Heart Station OR Stay Gold until today.
Both songs are so deep. The melodies is so mellow and bittersweet it kind of makes me want to cry.
I never thought I would have a favorite song after FoL, but I do now ~ haha
Both songs are so deep. The melodies is so mellow and bittersweet it kind of makes me want to cry.
I never thought I would have a favorite song after FoL, but I do now ~ haha
LOVING her new songs!!! go utada!!! =D
I missed her birthday!
Happy belated birthday Utada Hikaruuuu! We love you. <3
I really love her new songs. I thought I liked Heart Station more, but after countless repeats, I love Stay Gold and Heart Station equally.
This guy is so awesome. He played Heart Station and Stay Gold on the piano. I'm guessing by ear because the songs haven't even be released yet. x]
Heart Station: http://youtube.com/watch?v=4ze90eV9XAo
Stay Gold: http://youtube.com/watch?v=8uRB1MtPLQg
Happy belated birthday Utada Hikaruuuu! We love you. <3
I really love her new songs. I thought I liked Heart Station more, but after countless repeats, I love Stay Gold and Heart Station equally.
This guy is so awesome. He played Heart Station and Stay Gold on the piano. I'm guessing by ear because the songs haven't even be released yet. x]
Heart Station: http://youtube.com/watch?v=4ze90eV9XAo
Stay Gold: http://youtube.com/watch?v=8uRB1MtPLQg
^ I think I like Stay Gold better than Heart Station... or maybe I'm just not used to the song yet? lol anyways, yea that guy is amazing... I love the intro in Stay Gold lol I want to learn it on the piano too!
^ i still haven't heard HEART STATION yet but i have the radio rip of Stay Gold
its a beautiful song : D
its a beautiful song : D
QUOTE (ccROAWR @ Jan 21 2008, 07:32 PM)
^ i still haven't heard HEART STATION yet but i have the radio rip of Stay Gold
its a beautiful song : D
its a beautiful song : D
You serious? You need to listen to it!
Youtube seems to have most of the Heart Station preview removed from its site.
Here's a fanvid I managed to find with the song.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Sel5taWRAAE
ah.. I was wondering why ccROAWR was saying she still didn't listen to the song yet...
The youtube link I posted doesn't have the song anymore ^^;;
anyways, thanks Raw Sugar for the link ^^
The youtube link I posted doesn't have the song anymore ^^;;
anyways, thanks Raw Sugar for the link ^^
I gave Heart Station a few more listens but I still like Stay Gold more.. idk I just love the lyrics and the melody more. Although Heart Station is great too.
That piano guy is wow. I need to learn how to play SG.
That piano guy is wow. I need to learn how to play SG.
Both sound great..but i prefer stay gold 
Loving her new songs!! 
PLEASE vote for her for Best Female Artist at yahoo!
http://event.music.yahoo.co.jp/award2007/polls/female.php
She's in 3rd right now D:
PLEASE vote for her for Best Female Artist at yahoo!
http://event.music.yahoo.co.jp/award2007/polls/female.php
She's in 3rd right now D:
^ I just voted. But now she's fourth. D:
Where are all the Hikki fans at?
Where are all the Hikki fans at?
I haven't been active on Soompi much but Heart Station is a catchy song, though the production and piano arrangement of Stay gold is a lot better and more beautiful.
^ AGREED xyunaxfantasiesx
i HAVE listened to HEART STATION and it reminds me of her song Passion. it sounds so ethereal and its such a beautiful song.
thanks for the link
stay gold has been replaying itself in my mind like a record =="
i HAVE listened to HEART STATION and it reminds me of her song Passion. it sounds so ethereal and its such a beautiful song.
thanks for the link
stay gold has been replaying itself in my mind like a record =="
Heart Station PV: http://crackle.com/c/Music/HEART_STATION_P...3D2347829400325
Hikki looks really young in this video! And I love her short hair lol
Hikki looks really young in this video! And I love her short hair lol
^Oh thanks for the link!
For such an awesome song, the PV could've been a bit more creative.
I found it a bit...boring? I almost couldn't sit through all 4 minutes and 32 seconds of it.
The people on the subway was a bit scary. They looked liked shadows and reminded me of those heartless from Kingdom Hearts.
And the "Heart Station" in the PV seems to refer more to a subway station rather than a radio station like implied in the song.
I'm just a bit disappointed with this PV. But she did looked good. I like how shes always so casual and doesn't try to dress up and look pretty.
Does anyone know if she'll have a PV for Stay Gold too? If so, I'd really look forward for that. (:
For such an awesome song, the PV could've been a bit more creative.
I found it a bit...boring? I almost couldn't sit through all 4 minutes and 32 seconds of it.
The people on the subway was a bit scary. They looked liked shadows and reminded me of those heartless from Kingdom Hearts.
And the "Heart Station" in the PV seems to refer more to a subway station rather than a radio station like implied in the song.
I'm just a bit disappointed with this PV. But she did looked good. I like how shes always so casual and doesn't try to dress up and look pretty.
Does anyone know if she'll have a PV for Stay Gold too? If so, I'd really look forward for that. (:
QUOTE (Raw Sugar @ Feb 4 2008, 04:36 PM)
^Oh thanks for the link!
For such an awesome song, the PV could've been a bit more creative.
I found it a bit...boring? I almost couldn't sit through all 4 minutes and 32 seconds of it.
The people on the subway was a bit scary. They looked liked shadows and reminded me of those heartless from Kingdom Hearts.
And the "Heart Station" in the PV seems to refer more to a subway station rather than a radio station like implied in the song.
I'm just a bit disappointed with this PV. But she did looked good. I like how shes always so casual and doesn't try to dress up and look pretty.
Does anyone know if she'll have a PV for Stay Gold too? If so, I'd really look forward for that. (:
For such an awesome song, the PV could've been a bit more creative.
I found it a bit...boring? I almost couldn't sit through all 4 minutes and 32 seconds of it.
The people on the subway was a bit scary. They looked liked shadows and reminded me of those heartless from Kingdom Hearts.
And the "Heart Station" in the PV seems to refer more to a subway station rather than a radio station like implied in the song.
I'm just a bit disappointed with this PV. But she did looked good. I like how shes always so casual and doesn't try to dress up and look pretty.
Does anyone know if she'll have a PV for Stay Gold too? If so, I'd really look forward for that. (:
Yeah, I thought the PV was a bit dull too. >.<
I thought it would be more interesting when I saw the into but then when I watch the whole thing I'm like, "That's it?"
No hot models is accompanying her or whatsoever?
Sigh. Oh well. She does look pretty in there. x]
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