Is Dejavu a good place to start with Kumi Koda?

Yes, Dejavu is recommended as a starting point for new Kumi Koda listeners. A vibrant blend of electronic dance beats and catchy pop hooks that showcases Koda Kumi's dynamic vocal prowess. By the release of Dejavu in March 2011, Kumi Koda had established herself as a prominent figure in J-pop following her breakthrough album, Best: First Things. This album marked a significant point in her career as it followed a string of successful releases and solidified her reputation for blending contemporary R&B with high-energy dance music.

Dejavu works well if you're into playful energy for social settings, steady flow with engaging peaks and earworm choruses for group sing-alongs.

How many songs are on Dejavu?

Dejavu has 15 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.

Dejavu

Kumi Koda · 2011

53 min · 15 tracks · J-pop

A vibrant blend of electronic dance beats and catchy pop hooks that showcases Koda Kumi's dynamic vocal prowess.

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Top tracks — play these first

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POP DIVA Start here — This track encapsulates Koda's bold persona and features an infectious chorus that emphasizes her confidence as a pop star.
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Lollipop — With its playful lyrics and upbeat tempo, this song exemplifies the fun, carefree spirit of the album while showcasing Koda's versatility.
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Melting — This emotional ballad allows Koda to display her vocal range, providing a contrast to the album's more dance-oriented tracks and adding depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album features strong pop hooks and varied tempos, maintaining listener interest throughout.

What we noticed

The album opens with a brief prologue that sets an electronic tone before transitioning into the upbeat track 'POP DIVA'.
The interlude serves as a pause in the album's flow, creating a contrast before the tempo picks up again with 'Melting'.
The last three tracks maintain a consistent pop sound but vary in tempo, with 'I Don't Love You !??' closing on a more subdued note.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

playful energy for social settings
steady flow with engaging peaks
earworm choruses for group sing-alongs
danceable beats for upbeat moods

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, introspective music
seek minimalistic soundscapes

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Fan Favorite — Dejavu is well-loved by fans for its catchy sound and commercial success.
Themes: summer love· playful confidence
Career context: By the release of Dejavu in March 2011, Kumi Koda had established herself as a prominent figure in J-pop following her breakthrough album, Best: First Things. This album marked a significant point in her career as it followed a string of successful releases and solidified her reputation for blending contemporary R&B with high-energy dance music.
Stylistic neighbors: Namie Amuro· Ayumi Hamasaki· Miliyah Kato