Ayu-mi-x 6: Gold cover

Ayu-mi-x 6: Gold

Ayumi Hamasaki

54 min · 12 tracks · J-pop · electronic

A vibrant fusion of J-pop and electronic dance elements, creating an exhilarating sonic journey.

Why this album works

This remix album reached number one on the Oricon Albums Chart, demonstrating Hamasaki's sustained popularity and commercial success. Additionally, it features remixes by prominent DJs, which helped bridge mainstream J-pop with global electronic music trends, influencing future collaborations within the genre.
Best for
steady rhythmic dance energy vibrant party atmosphere throughout uplifting tracks for celebration
Context
Released in 2008, 'Ayu-mi-x 6: Gold' marks Ayumi Hamasaki's sixth remix album, showcasing her evolution into a dance music icon. This project followed her commercially successful album 'Guilty' and continued to solidify her influence in the J-pop and electronic music scenes. By this point, Hamasaki had already established herself as a leading figure in Japanese pop culture.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 STEP you (THE YOUNG PUNX! remix edit) 3:57
  • 2 Moments (dj KENTARO full mix) 4:38
  • 3 talkin’ 2 myself (STONEBRIDGE radio edit) 4:24
  • 4 Beautiful Fighters (AL- P MSTRKRFT radio edit) 3:34
  • 5 INSPIRE (ARMAND VAN HELDEN radio edit) 3:40
  • 6 Greatful days (PARA ONE remix) 4:27
  • 7 Startin’ (SHINICHI OSAWA remix) 4:33
  • 8 glitter (SOUL CENTRAL remix) 5:25
  • 9 BLUE BIRD (7TH GATE Snow Bird remix) 5:44
  • 10 ourselves (COLDCUT club mix) 3:43
  • 11 Ladies Night (AFRA & INCREDIBLE BEATBOX BAND remix) 5:32
  • 12 HAPPY ENDING (MAD PROFESSOR remix) 4:47

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