Kana Nishino – Kimi ni Aitaku Narukara (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single Review)
November 5, 2009 by Dennis Amith
Kana Nishino’s sixth CD single featuring sad, upbeat R&B tracks songs and a collaboration with hip hop artist WISE. Overall, a solid single worth checking out!
ARTIST: Kana Nishino
CD SINGLE: 君に会いたくなるから (Kimi ni Aitaku Narukara)
LABEL: SME Records
CATALOG #: SECL-781
DURATION: 13:10
RELEASE DATE: June 3, 2009
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- 君に会いたくなるから (Kimi ni Aitaku Narukara)
- 失恋モード
- again
Pop artist Kana Nishino has come along ways since she was named among the top performers in the Miss Phoenix Audition held by Sony back in 2005. Since being signed by SME Records in 2006, the pop singer who enjoys listening to Christina Aguilera, Ciara, Jennifer Lopez and various R&B and hip-hop artists has now released her sixth CD single and her first single to crack the top 20 on the Oricon Charts (#14).
The single “Kimi ni Aitaku Narukara” (which translates to “So Much I Want From You”) is an upbeat, sad ballad written by Kana Nishino and Kanako Kato. The single was produced by Jeff Miyahara and overall, a catchy track from Kana courtesy of the musical arrangement. Subtle synth strings with cool beats.
The coupling track “Shitsuren Mode” (Heartbreak Mode) features a track written by Kana Nishino and hip-hop artist WISE. Another upbeat, sad ballad with a message that life goes on. Similar to the first track with elegant synth strings and cool beats but slightly slower in tempo. Overall, nice touch of J-pop R&B and hip-hop.
The third track features Kana’s continuing collaboration with Australian music duo Nervo (Olivia and Miriam) in which she gives a Japanese spin to the original song. Produced by SIZK from STAR GUITAR and lyrics translated to Japanese and written by Kana. The track is more rock based with acoustic guitar, synth and percussion. Overall, a solid track.
The CD insert is an 8-page booklet which features photos of Kana and the lyrics and production credits to her songs. Also, included is a postcard for mensegg featuring a photo of four men with tears running down their face and another for SME Record’s promotion for the single.
“Kimi ni Aitaku Narukara” features a solid sixth single for Kana Nishino. I was expecting more of a slow jam but for the most part, the single track is upbeat and the collaboration for wise for the coupling track was pretty good. But my favorite track on the album happens to be the second coupling track “Again”. I know her love is for R&B/hip-hop but this track was well-done and catchy.
But overall, another solid single that is definitely worth checking out if you are a fan of Nishino’s music.
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