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1. Asa-Chang "Asa-Chang & shūshū"
   Asa-Chang, now the only member remaining of Asa-Chang & Junray, has a compilation out now of his works as a producer, spanning over his whole career. Asa-Chang used to be the leader of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, and has a...
   Posted on November 12, 2011 at 14:27
2. Various Artists "Mellow Back 2011 Mixed by DJ Souljah"
   Here's what looks like a pretty good mix CD on the Shibuya-kei perspective, mixed by DJ Souljah. Various Artists "Mellow Back 2011 Mixed by DJ Souljah" 1. WISE × underslowjams / City Lights 2. Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra / utsukushiku...
   Posted on June 19, 2011 at 14:32
3. Halcali "Re: yasashii kimochi"
   Halcali heavily samples Chara's hit song "yasashii kimochi" in this new single produced by pal@pop aka Takano Kenichi. HMV offers alternate jackets for Valentine's Day and White Day as a promotion, while supplies last. Halcali "Re: yasashii kimochi" ハルカリ 「Re:やさしい気持ち」...
   Posted on February 6, 2009 at 23:11

1. Various Artists "Juicy Fruits"
   This compilation has for theme "covers of songs with fruits in their title". Tracks are produced by young units Cherryboy Function, Harley & Quin, Beat Panama, etc., and featured vocalists include Yuppa of Hazel Nuts Chocolate (with a Halcali cover!),...
   Posted on February 16, 2009 at 00:29
2. noelle "Love Electro"
   noelle is a new electro/club-style project aiming to cover popular J-pop love songs. Tracks are produced by various DJs/producers and feature female vocals. This first album features producers Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), Dr.Usui (Motocompo), Ram Rider and others. Audio samples at...
   Posted on June 24, 2008 at 17:49
3. Various Artists "We Love Cyndi -Tribute to Cyndi Lauper-"
   This new Cyndi Lauper tribute album will feature tracks by Chara with Hanaregumi, Tommy February6, Puffy and more. Various Artists "We Love Cyndi -Tribute to Cyndi Lauper-" 1. Chara feat. Hanaregumi / Time After Time 2. Tommy February6 / All...
   Posted on June 9, 2008 at 16:45
4. Fantastic Plastic Machine "Sound Concierge Japan"
   FPM brings us a 10th installment of his popular "Sound Concierge" series! This time he focuses his selection to nothing but house tracks with Japanese lyrics! As the rest of the series, we can expect limited edition artwork with desktop...
   Posted on January 30, 2008 at 15:02
5. m-flo "electriCOLOR -COMPLETE remix-"
   m-flo's upcoming remix album, of songs from the album "Cosmicolor", includes remixes by Fantastic Plastic Machine, Sunaga t̀ Experience, Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), Ishino Takkyū, Akakage, Dexpistols, Ram Rider, Alex of Clazziquai Project, and more! Included is a bonus non-stop mix...
   Posted on September 5, 2007 at 14:30
6. Chara "Union"
   Chara has a new album titled "Union" out just today, it's her first original album in 4 years! Included are her three latest singles, of which "Crazy for you" was produced by Fantastic Plastic Machine. There's a limited edition containing...
   Posted on February 28, 2007 at 17:44
7. Anzai Hajime "hoyahoyara-"
   Wacky illustrator/designer/actor/personality Anzai Hajime, seen weekly on late-night TV show "Tamori Club", has a first solo single coming up. No clue what to expect, but it will be worth checking. The song is being featured on NHK's "minna no uta"...
   Posted on December 28, 2006 at 16:38
8. Chara "Crazy for you"
   Chara's 2nd single since moving to Universal has title track is produced by Tanaka Tomoyuki (Fantastic Plastic Machine). The B-side is a cover of Paul Mauriat's 1967 hit "L'amour est bleu" sung in a Japanese version arranged by herself. Audio...
   Posted on October 4, 2006 at 13:43