BoA celebrates 21st anniversary of her Japan debut! Latest album ‘The Greatest’ enters Oricon Daily Album Ranking at No.3!

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BoA made a huge impact with her debut release in Japan, ‘ID; Peace B’, on May 30, 2001. Her first album ‘LISTEN TO MY HEART’ went straight to No.1 on the Oricon Album Chart and became a million seller. She went on to top the charts with six consecutive original albums, securing her position as one of Japan’s top recording artists. In March 2009, she made her North American debut with the self-titled album ‘BoA’, expanding her arena of activity from Asia to the world. In 2014, she released the long-anticipated ‘WHO’S BACK?’, her first new original album in four and a half years, and began a nationwide tour the same month, eagerly awaited by her fans in Japan. Next, BoA continued to expand her career as an actress and served as a judge on an audition show with huge viewership in her home country of South Korea, further cementing her position as a genuine artist. In 2021, she celebrated the 20th anniversary of her debut in Japan and released a new digital single ‘My Dear’ on November 5, her birthday. Following the ‘BoA 20th Anniversary FILM LIVE ~BoA THE LIVE EDITION~’ concert tour held in December 2021, BoA continues to draw attention as her career goes from strength to strength.

As the excitement from her incredible, emotional 20th anniversary concert the previous day lingered, BoA released her 20th anniversary album The Greatest on May 30 – just as she entered the 21st year since her debut in Japan. The album hit No.3 on the Oricon Daily Album Ranking on its first day, as well as taking the No.1 spot on AWA’s real-time chart, proving BoA’s enduring power in both the physical and digital markets.

BoA recently marked the climax of her 20th anniversary with a one-off concert titled ‘BoA 20th Anniversary Special Live -The Greatest-’, held at the Yoyogi National Stadium 1st Gymnasium in Japan. The concert brought together around 7,000 fans, as BoA was joined on stage by VERBAL (m-flo), Crystal Kay and Yunho from TVXQ for an unforgettable show.

The Greatest includes 10 self-covers that were originally released over 10 consecutive weeks, as well as the title track ‘The Greatest’, BoA’s latest dance track whose music video set the internet alight. It’s an album that captures the essence of BoA as she is today, so don’t miss it.

As she enters her 21st year, BoA continues to shine – keep an eye out for more! In the meantime, check out the track listing for The Greatest below along with purchase and download/streaming links, and the music video for “The Greatest”!

CD -Limited Edition version

CD-only Standard Edition

Download/Streaming

CD version (supports Sumapura) <first pressing limited edition>

Specifications: Double-face sleeve, changeable jacket

*Tall case size

 

CD tracklist: 

○ The Greatest

○ Dakishimeru -The Greatest Ver.-

○ make a secret -The Greatest Ver.-

○ Kono Yo no Shirushi -The Greatest Ver.-

○ AGGRESSIVE -The Greatest Ver.-

○ Sweet Impact -The Greatest Ver.-

○ Every Heart -Minna no Kimochi- -The Greatest Ver.-

○ LISTEN TO MY HEART -The Greatest Ver.-

○ DO THE MOTION -The Greatest Ver.-

○ LOVE LETTER -The Greatest Ver.-

○ QUINCY -The Greatest Ver.-

○ My Dear

CD version (supports Sumapura) <regular edition>

 

CD tracklist: 

○ The Greatest

○ Dakishimeru -The Greatest Ver.-

○ make a secret -The Greatest Ver.-

○ Kono Yo no Shirushi -The Greatest Ver.-

○ AGGRESSIVE -The Greatest Ver.-

○ Sweet Impact -The Greatest Ver.-

○ Every Heart -Minna no Kimochi- -The Greatest Ver.-

○ LISTEN TO MY HEART -The Greatest Ver.-

○ DO THE MOTION -The Greatest Ver.-

○ LOVE LETTER -The Greatest Ver.-

○ QUINCY -The Greatest Ver.-

○ My Dear

MONDO GROSSO Shows Everything with a Japanese Version of Everything Needs Love feat. BoA’!

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Since forming as a band in 1991 and later becoming a solo project for Shinichi Osawa, MONDO GROSSO has been a fixture of the music scene in not only Japan but around the world, effortlessly fusing genres such as acid jazz, R&B, Latin, 2-step, house and pop. A new hits collection, MONDO GROSSO OFFICIAL BEST, was released on November 3 across all digital music streaming platforms, compiled by Osawa himself to showcase the trajectory of MONDO GROSSO’s unique sound.

Comment from Shinichi Osawa

“Rather than just a collection of old songs, please consider this a new kind of best-of album, with new remixes, updated mixes, edits and remasters that show these songs at their very best.”

BoA

The album also includes “Everything Needs Love feat. BoA”, which was originally released in 2002, when diva singer BoA was just 15 years old. Now, 19 years later, a new version featuring a brand-new Japanese-language vocal performance from BoA is included on the album, while a video has also been released. The gorgeous video, which pays homage to 1980s Japanese animation, was created by Los Angeles-based animation artist Ben Lam and produced by Jordan Freda, who has worked on music videos for Katy Perry as well as commercials for Nike, BMW and Mercedes Benz, and even visual effects for The Amazing Spider-Man.

In these times when even a simple hug is complicated, the new Japanese lyrics on “Everything Needs Love feat. BoA (RE-NEW JP)” look back on the dance floors of the past and express a new hope for the future. As the lyrics say, let’s look inside ourselves for the loudness we crave!

Be sure to check out the music video for “Everything Needs Love feat. BoA” below along with he streaming link for MONDO GROSSO OFFICIAL BEST here!

BoA Celebrates 20th Anniversary in Japanese Music Industry!

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Superstar BoA is celebrating her 20th anniversary in the Japanese music industry by starting off with the release of BoA JP 20th - THE PROLOGUE - on the anniversary of her debut. On May 30, 2001, BoA debuted with her single “ID;Peace B” which made it to number 20 on the Oricon and stayed on the charts for six weeks. In BoA JP 20th - THE PROLOGUE -, BoA looks back on all her activities in an interview format featuring the music videos and live images that have been announced so far. The interview was conducted by part of the staff that has been following BoA’s activities over all these years. Check out BoA JP 20th - THE PROLOGUE - below!

BoA Believes In New Single

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Korean vocalist BoA has revealed she will be releasing a brand-new single titled “I believe” which is set to be released on October 14. The upcoming single is being used as the main theme for the mobile game Tales of the Rays Last Cradle. “I believe” will be the first release BoA has for the year. 

“I believe” is being released in three editions total: two CD-only editions, and a limited edition that will come with a bonus Blu-ray. The standard edition Type A will only have two tracks while the Type B edition will have a total of four tracks. A full track-listing is posted at the bottom of the page, while pre-order links are right below. Lastly, be sure to check out the preview for “I believe” in the video posted below.

Standard Edition Type A

Standard Edition Type B

Limited Edition

BoA「I believe」

Standard Edition Type A

01. I believe

02. I believe（INST）

Standard Edition Type B

01. I believe

02. Wishing Well

03. I believe (INST)

04. Wishing Well (INST)

Limited Edition

CD

01. I believe

02. I believe（INST）

Bluray

To be determined

BoA is back, showing off her mood with new Blu-ray and DVD!

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Popular Korean female vocalist BoA is bringing a new Japanese Blu-ray February 19th titled BoA Live Tour 2019 #mood . The performance was held at Omiya Sonic City as a part of her national tour that had begun on September 22, 2019. BoA Live Tour 2019 #mood will feature new songs as well as BoA’s classic hits such as “VALENTI”, “NO 1”, “Nega Dola”, and more! As a bonus, clips from rehearsals for the tour and backstage footage will be included! The first press edition comes in special slipcase packaging and bonus extras are still to be determined. Check out the track listing below and pre-order your copy!

BoA Live Tour 2019 #mood Blu-ray

BoA Live Tour 2019 #mood Blu-ray

BoA Live Tour 2019 #mood Blu-ray

BoA Live Tour 2019 #mood DVD

BoA Live Tour 2019 Track Listing:

  1. LOSE YOUR MIND

  2. Shout It Out

  3. 抱きしめる (Dakishimeru)

  4. Kiss My Lips

  5. AMOR

  6. Milestone

  7. スキだよ -MY LOVE-

  8. Smile again

  9. Only One

  10. Medley (Sweet Impact/Amazing Kiss/Rock With You/Shine We Are!/奇蹟/気持ちはつたわる/七色の明日～brand new beat～)

  11. ONE SHOT, TWO SHOT

  12. Woman

  13. NEGA DOLA

  14. NO.1

  15. VALENTI

  16. MASAYUME CHASING

  17. [Encore] Wishing Well

  18. [Encore] Feedback

  19. BoA LIVE TOUR 2019 #mood Making Film