DOUBLE Featuring 安室奈美恵 "BLACK DIAMOND" (PV).

Well, the spring semester is finally over. Finals, lab reports, papers and research projects have been submitted and the grades are in the books. Overall, although the end results weren't pretty, I received my credits and pulled one semester closer to my degree. Anyway, with the free time I have between now and the summer semester I can get back to two things I enjoy, practicing my nihongo and posting music and fashion tidbits on ikinoii. Last night I was able to get a copy of this much anticipated video via one of my favorite torrents.

Talk about hot! My love of all things electro is not much of a secret, so no one should be surprised that I am completely ga-ga over this song and video. Throw in two of the sexiest women over thirty on the J-pop/J-urban landscape and we have a straight to ipod video selection. But don't take my word for it, see it for yourself. My one quibble: Namie might need to seek out a new choreographer, she's got some recycled dance moves in there. That aside, this is one dope dance track. I predict it will be H-U-G-E on MTV, radio and dance floors alike and ring up some big, big sales.

NAMIE AMURO: Eye Candy of The Day.

The cover of Namie Amuro’s new 60s70s80s CD set for release next week. I have the videos here on Ikinoii. Do a search for them. And because I’m such a swell guy, you can have this picture in high resolution by clicking here. Tell all those other J-Pop chicks they're officially being put on notice, the Queen of hip-Pop is back.

NAMIE AMURO "What A Feeling" (PV).

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.