Neo Japan: Neo Soul

By Tiffani Nadeau     May 13, 2004
Release Date: April 06, 2004



What They Say
Are you ready for NeoSoul? Containing some of the best tracks from Japan's hottest artists in House, Techno, Hip Hop, and R&B - this CD will soothe your soul. Everyone from NeoSoul's pioneers such as Toshi Kuota to new talent that has been making waves such as CHEMISTRY and Ken Hirai! Whether looking for some nice music to kick back to or a new sound to party to - this is the perfect compilation! Includes liner notes with Romaji lyrics.

The Review!
5 out of 5
An R&B collection.

As the title of this one states, the entire CD is filled with R&B and soul from Japan. The songs are compiled from various Japanese R&B artists, and they really shine in this collection. The music in this one is definitely good. Each individual artist has a different view of the R&B/Soul genre and they make their mark on the listener perfectly. The artists on this CD have been taken straight from the popularity of Japanese radio, but they would fit right in on any American radio station as well. The music should be stuck right in between the next R&B hit on the top 40 Billboard. It's a great way to sit back and relax with a friend.

I'd have to say a good mix of R&B and Soul to fit right in with today's American artists.

Features
No Lights?Candle Lights (Toshi Kubota)4:58Vocal (Japanese/English) ,Fortune (Sowelu)4:50Vocal (Japanese),Song of Happiness (amon)4:23Vocal (Japanese), Point of No Return (CHEMISRTY)5:25Vocal (Japanese),Candy (Crystal Kay)4:20Vocal (Japanese),Step to the New World (SOULHEAD)4:05Vocal (English),Curious (Miss Monday)3:50Vocal (Japanese),I Shut You Down (Goku)6:38Vocal (Japanese),Jump (MICHICO)4:54Vocal (English),Y.E.N. ~ Zoku Gennama Ni Karadawo Hare ~ (Rhymester)3:43Vocal (Japanese),Dream Drive (SOUL?d OUT)5:14Vocal (Japanese),My Life (Loop Junktion)4:09Vocal (Japanese),Life Is? ~ Another Story ~ (Ken Hirai) 4:17Vocal (Japanese)

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