May 24, 2021

BOYS AND MEN Keeps Chugging Along With Latest Music Video!

May 24, 2021/ Ken

Popular eight-member boy group BOYS AND MEN released the music video for their track “New Challenger” on their YouTube channel. Set for release July 28, this will be the latest release by the group since their album BOYMEN the Universe back in January and will be their 25th single overall. “New Challenger” is currently set as the theme song of robot anime 新幹線変形ロボシンカリオンZ (Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion Z). The highlight of the music video is the appearance of the members dancing "Z Dance" which was choreographed by the famous Lucky Ikeda. The video features various colorful images throughout.

The single will drop with three editions: a CD-only standard edition and three limited editions simply called Types A, B, and C. Types A and B will come with a bonus DVD which will feature the music video and making-of, along with their 10th anniversary BARI BARI★PARTY live concert that took place in Kobe. Type C will include special packaging featuring Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion Z.

Be sure to check out the music video in question along with the pre-order links for the single below!

Standard edition

Limited edition Type A

Limited edition Type B

Limited edition Type C

BOYS AND MEN「New Challenger」

Standard Edition

01. ニューチャレンジャー

02. Coupling Track A

03. Coupling Track B

04. ニューチャレンジャー Inst.

05. Coupling Track A Inst.

06. Coupling Track B Inst.

Limited Edition Type A

01. ニューチャレンジャー

02. Coupling Track A

03. Coupling Track B

DVD

・「ニューチャレンジャー」-Music Video-

・「ニューチャレンジャー」-Making of Music Video-

Limited Edition Type B

01. ニューチャレンジャー

02. Coupling Track A

03. Coupling Track B

DVD

・BOYS AND MEN 10th Anniversary ボイメン全国ライブツアー「BARI BARI★PARTY」フィナーレ　ライブ映像＠神戸国際会館

Limited Edition Type C

01. ニューチャレンジャー

02. Coupling Track A

03. 進化理論

BOYS AND MEN Introduces Fans to their Universe with Latest Album!

December 04, 2020/ Ken

Eight-member idol group BOYS AND MEN announced that they will be releasing a brand-new album, BOYMEN the Universe on January 27th, 2021. This will be the latest from the group since their chart-topping hit “Oh Yeah” back in September and will be their fifth album overall. This work will also be BOYS AND MEN’s first original full album in about three years. The lead song, "Doerya JUMP!" Is produced by Tsunku ♂, and is the story of attractive men jumping toward their dreams, drawn under the theme of "Navigation to the exciting world". Tsunku produced not only this song but also the music video and choreography for the track, as well as the visuals of the album. The new costume was designed by a stylist who has been close to Tsunku and Sharam Q for some time now.

The album will release with thirteen tracks total and includes songs such as "頭の中のフィルム” (“Atamano Nakano Film”), "Gattan Gotton GO!", "Oh Yeah", a new song ballad “あしあと” (“Ashiato”) that describes the feelings that the boys have had in the 10 years since their debut. It will also drop with four editions: a CD-only standard edition and three limited editions called Type A, B, and C. Type A and B will come with a Blu-ray and DVD respectively, and will include various music videos with Type A including additional “Image Videos”. Type C, while being CD-only, will also include an 80-page photo book.

Be sure to check out their latest music video “Oh Yeah,” along with the pre-order links for the album below.

Standard edition

Limited edition Type A

Limited edition Type B

Limited edition Type C

BOYMEN the Universe Standard Edition Jacket

BOYMEN the Universe Limited Edition Type A Jacket

BOYMEN the Universe Limited Edition Type B Jacket

BOYMEN the Universe Limited Edition Type C Jacket

BOYS AND MEN「BOYMEN the Universe」

・どえりゃあJUMP！

・存在理由～I believe you～ / Yankee5

・道 / 誠

・あしあと

・頭の中のフィルム

・ガッタンゴットンGO！

・Oh Yeah

・ONE WAY

・夢Chu☆毒

・大阪府　

・粋やがれ

・D.T.G.

・ZOKKON！

Limited Edition Type A Blu-ray

・頭の中のフィルム -Music Video-

・ガッタンゴットンGO！ -Music Video-

・Oh Yeah -Music Video-

・どえりゃあJUMP！ -Music Video-

・Yankee5 「存在理由～I believe you～」　- Image Video & Making of Image Video-

・誠「道」　- Image Video & Making of Image Video

Limited Edition B DVD

・頭の中のフィルム -Music Video-

・ガッタンゴットンGO！ -Music Video-

・Oh Yeah -Music Video-

・どえりゃあJUMP！ -Music Video-

・どえりゃあJUMP！　-Road Video-

Gray's Ongaku Go For September 2020

October 01, 2020/ Gray

Picking it up after Ken, and Luna, with another month down from 2020 and we at Ongaku to You would like our readers to know what was filling our ears for the past month. Each track is available across all digital music streaming platforms with Apple Music being featured on this site.

“Phoenix” By Da-iCE

This song is pure fire! I don’t know any other way to describe it. It’s the second track on their latest album Face which dropped back in April. The album as a whole is a lot of fun but I keep coming back to Da-iCE. A catchy tune that will stay with the listener long after hearing it.

Be sure to check out the official dance practice video below, along with the streaming link here!

“Whenever You Call” by ARASHI

This is such a catchy and fun song to listen to. My favorite type of track are cheesy love songs like these. I can listen to them forever. The listener can hear that Bruno Mars influence throughout the release but it work super well and ARASHI just kills this number with their years of experience. It’s hard to believe these guys are getting ready to go on a break but they are definitely trying to go out on a high note.

Be sure to check out the official music video below, along with the streaming link here!

“Nande Nande” by Color Creation

This is a wonderful and beautiful song. It saddens me this is might be the final farewell for these guys but to go out on this number feels like a fitting end. The vocals on display are fantastic, and the listener gets to hear a softer side of the boys’ vocals. I hope the band comes back together one day, but until then, this will be on repeat.

Be sure to check out the music video below, along with the streaming link here!

“Ashiato” by Little Glee Monster

It’s so nice to hear these girls dropping song after song with such amazing vocal performances. There aren’t too many girl groups who focus on vocals the way Little Glee Monster does and it’s that that makes these girls really stand out in a sea of endless idols. Ashiato is a wonderful performance that really should be heard.

Be sure to check out the music video below, along with the streaming link here!

“Oh Yeah” by Boys and Men

I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this as much as I did. It’s generic but done super well with good vocals. The melody has a good hook as well. This track is like junk food for me, it may not be healthy but its hard to resist.

Be sure to check out the music video below, along with the streaming link here!

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