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Best: First Things

Kumi Koda · 2005

97 min · 40 tracks · J-pop · contemporary R&B · EDM

A vibrant fusion of J-pop and dance beats that encapsulates Kumi Koda's energetic style.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with vibrant peaks
  • danceable tracks for energetic moods
  • for late-night parties
  • uplifting vibes for celebration
  • engaging sing-along moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • want standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2005, 'Best: First Things' marked Kumi Koda's first greatest hits compilation after her breakthrough album 'Love & Honey.' This collection solidified her status in the J-pop scene as she transitioned from emerging artist to a leading figure in contemporary Japanese music.
Stylistic neighbors
Namie Amuro· Ayumi Hamasaki· Miliyah Kato

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 NO TRICKS 4:31
  • 2 TAKE BACK 4:55
  • 3 Trust Your Love 4:30
  • 4 COLOR OF SOUL 4:30
  • 5 So Into You 4:33
  • 6 love across the ocean 3:39
  • 7 m・a・z・e 4:05
  • 8 real Emotion 4:04
  • 9 1000の言葉 6:00
  • 10 COME WITH ME 4:48
  • 11 Gentle Words 3:46
  • 12 Crazy 4 U 4:06

Disc 2

  • 1 キューティーハニー 3:06
  • 2 Chase 5:02
  • 3 奇跡 5:00
  • 4 Selfish 3:53
  • 5 hands 4:25
  • 6 Hot Stuff 4:07
  • 7 Butterfly 4:21
  • 8 flower 4:38
  • 9 Promise 4:50
  • 10 Star 4:04

Disc 3

  • 1 TAKE BACK (PV)
  • 2 Trust Your Love (PV)
  • 3 COLOR OF SOUL (PV)
  • 4 So Into You (PV)
  • 5 love across the ocean (PV)
  • 6 m·a·z·e (PV)
  • 7 real Emotion (PV)
  • 8 COME WITH ME (PV)
  • 9 Gentle Words (PV)
  • 10 Crazy 4 U (PV)
  • 11 キューティーハニー (PV)
  • 12 Chase (PV)
  • 13 奇跡 (PV)
  • 14 Selfish (PV)
  • 15 hands (PV)
  • 16 Hot Stuff (PV)
  • 17 Butterfly (PV)
  • 18 Promise (PV)

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