Archive for September, 2008

September 30, 2008 24

Oricon Charts: “HEART STATION”

Oricon Sales, Utada Hikaru (JPN)

HEART STATION 28th Week Sales Weekly Ranking: TBA | 1,115 units | Total Sales: 988,576 units

September 30, 2008 30

Utada MySpace Music page coming soon?

Utada (US)

A quick search for “Utada” on the MySpace Music homepage leads to an interesting Artist page featuring the following information:
Sit back and enjoy some music from this artist and check back soon, we are working with the artist and label to set up a profile so that you can add as friend, provide comments, view [...]

September 29, 2008 3

“Eternally” Ranks in on Chaku-Uta Charts/iTunes Japan

Utada Hikaru (JPN)

With the recent announcement that Utada’s “Eternally” will be used as the theme song for the upcoming Fuji TV drama “Innocent Love,” the song has seen a sharp rise in Chaku-Uta downloads. The 2001 recording ranks at #29 today, with Chaku-Uta Full downloads coming in at #20. Total Downloads places the track at #25, while [...]

September 28, 2008 26

“Eternally”: TBS “Innocent Love” Drama Theme Song

Utada Hikaru (JPN)

According to a new Sanspo article, Utada’s “Eternally” will be used for the upcoming Horikita Maki drama “Innocent Love” theme song. The track, originally off Utada’s 2001 album “Distance,” has been remixed for the occasion, and is now titled “Eternally – Drama Mix-.” The track was mixed in London, with new vocals, additional bass and [...]

September 24, 2008 54

Utada @ CDTV Special Comment

Utada (US), Utada Hikaru (JPN)

Utada made a prerecorded appearance on last night’s 15th anniversary special of Japan’s Countdown TV (CDTV) music program. A quick 30 second comment, Utada mentioned her appreciation of the elaborately beautiful sets that the program prepared for her performances through the years.

September 23, 2008 6

Oricon Sales: “HEART STATION”

Oricon Sales, Utada Hikaru (JPN)

HEART STATION 27th Week Sales Weekly Ranking: TBA | 1,055 units | Total Sales: 987,461 units 

September 16, 2008 15

Utada TV Comment @ CDTV Special 09/24

Utada Hikaru (JPN)

Utada’s official Japanese website has been updated with news that she will be appearing in a prerecorded video on the upcoming 15th anniversary special of Japanese music program COUNT DOWN TV. The show airs on September 24th 6:55PM Japan time.

September 16, 2008 12

Oricon Sales: “HEART STATION”

Oricon Sales, Utada Hikaru (JPN)

HEART STATION 26th Week Sales Weekly Ranking: TBA | 1,014 units | Total Sales: 986,406 units

September 11, 2008 45

U.Blog Music: Recommended Hot Track Vol. 1

U.Blog Music

Instead of posting in-site players, I thought I would start a more personal section with handpicked new tracks that are making an impact. This is volume one.
If you haven’t listened to it yet, head on over to Kanye West’s official site to get your first taste of his upcoming album with this lead track “Love [...]

September 9, 2008 24

Oricon Sales: “HEART STATION”

Oricon Sales, Utada Hikaru (JPN)

HEART STATION 25th Week Sales Weekly Ranking: TBA | 1,099 units | Total Sales: 985,392 units

September 8, 2008 13

Utada @ TV Comment

Utada (US), Utada Hikaru (JPN)

According to the newest blog entry by Utada, she will be appearing in a short televised comment for a Japanese station which was filmed this afternoon. No other information was given.

September 4, 2008 38

Utada @ Dior Homme Party in Tokyo

Utada (US), Utada Hikaru (JPN)

According to various reports, Utada made an appearance on September 2nd in Tokyo at a party for fashion label Dior Homme. The party for the men’s S/S 2009 collection included a surprise appearance by Kanye West and musical performances by popular French band Justice. Utada is also said to have casually sung on stage. Others [...]

September 2, 2008 10

Oricon Sales: “HEART STATION” / “POL”: 1M Chaku-Uta Full

Oricon Sales, Utada Hikaru (JPN)

HEART STATION 24th Week Sales Weekly Ranking: TBA | 1,419 units | Total Sales: 984,293 units
Utada’s “Prisoner Of Love” has reached the 1 million mark for Chaku-Uta full downloads in Japan. The track has just been certified by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ).

September 1, 2008 52

Utada Album confirmed for 2nd Half of Fiscal 2008

Utada (US)

According to a new press release put out by Vivendi and the Universal Music Group regarding their 2nd quarter profits, Utada’s upcoming English album will be dropping sometime within the next 6 months (2nd half of the fiscal year; October 1st – March 31st).
“UMG plans a strong release schedule for the second half of 2008 [...]

September 1, 2008 9

U.Blog Presents: Recommends Music Vol. 13

U.Blog Music

The 13th installment of U.Blog Recommends features the light, instrospective vocals of Japanese singer Abe Fuyumi and British songstress Laura Marling.

Abe Fuyumi – Gunjou
http://www.abefuyumi.com/

Laura Marling – New Romantic
http://www.lauramarling.com

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