NAMIE AMURO "New Look" (PV).

Absolutely brilliant, there hasn’t been anything like this since the days of Pizzicato Five. This new song and video from J-Pop diva, Namie Amuro is just too cute but, of course it is. How could a song about a woman wanting to look her best not be cute? I’ve always loved my girls to be, well very girly. I think it’s very sexy. So this type of stuff always gets my attention. Other than that, it was nice from a personal point of view to see the Pat Field cameo appearance. Music-wise, I think the Sample of The Supremes’ Baby Love is a perfect fit for the track. If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the companion track and video, Rock Steady here.

NAMIE AMURO "Rock Steady" (PV).

What a hot video. I think it’s apparent that Namie (or her record label) are trying to cement her as the premier Japanese musical artist once again. Notice all the foreigners in the video? Someone is trying to push her internationally. Not at all a bad thing. She has, after all, thoroughly conquered her homeland, so what else is there? Don’t be surprised if you see her in a U.S. movie release. Pat Field, who I almost worked for once, did the wardrobe and providing a look the west will find recognizably chic, combined with Namie's cool Japanese aesthetic, good looks & talent, I am sure Hollywood is not too far down the road.