As I was sampling one of the CDs at HMV Orchard, my eyes wandered off to the charts displayed on the wall. In front of me was the Japanese-Korean chart and many of them have already become my own CD collection (those with links to my review blogs).
1. Ayaka – First Message
2. BoA – Made In Twenty (20)
3. YUI – From Me To You
4. Koda Kumi – Black Cherry
5. Angela Aki – Home
6. Ayumi Hamasaki – Secret
7. Rain – Rain’s World
8. Nana Starring Mika Nakashima – The End
I am really surprised with the staying power of Ayaka’s First Message. Singaporeans must have loved her. And YUI’s debut album finally re-released in Singapore. About time I must say as HMV must have realised that Singaporeans are ordering the album via the Hong Kong HMV website. I have almost bought Angela Aki’s Home. Angela is a mix between Japanese and Taiwanese with an unique soulfully soothing voice. The music is a bit soft for me though but it may appeal to you. And of course if you observe closely, female artists rule the Japanese-Korean chart.
4 replies on “I Looked At HMV’s Japanese-Korean Chart And Got A Shock”
Believe it or not… I am listening to Angela Aki at the moment. Check out her ANSWER album
AY – Yes, I think I have read your status somewhere that you were (or still are) listening to Angela Aki. And I was a bit surprised. Ha ha ha.
Welcome to the world of Japanese music?
I came across on the Internet and I am really amazed by her energy level when she played.
Well, I surprised myself every now and then….
AY – Indeed … ha ha ha. At times you surprise me with the things that you do too. Like the sax.