What makes Driving Hit's by Kumi Koda notable?

The album is significant for its commercial success, debuting at number one on the Oricon charts and reinforcing Koda's status as a leading artist in Japan's music industry. It also features remixes from various notable producers, which helped to trend electronic dance music within the J-pop genre during this period. Upon the release of 'Driving Hit's' in March 2009, Kumi Koda was already a prominent figure in the J-pop scene, known for her sultry image and catchy hits. This album followed her successful compilation 'Best ~first things~', showcasing her ability to blend genres like Hi-NRG and contemporary R&B into mainstream pop.

Who is Driving Hit's for?

Driving Hit's works well if you're into high-energy dancefloor anthems, vibrant remixes for parties and wave-like pacing for movement.

How many songs are on Driving Hit's?

Driving Hit's has 17 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.

Driving Hit's

Kumi Koda · 2009

75 min · 17 tracks · J-pop · contemporary R&B · EDM

A vibrant collection of remixed J-pop anthems that pulse with energetic dancefloor beats and catchy hooks.

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Why this album works

The album is significant for its commercial success, debuting at number one on the Oricon charts and reinforcing Koda's status as a leading artist in Japan's music industry. It also features remixes from various notable producers, which helped to trend electronic dance music within the J-pop genre during this period.

Best for: high-energy dancefloor anthems vibrant remixes for parties wave-like pacing for movement
Context: Upon the release of 'Driving Hit's' in March 2009, Kumi Koda was already a prominent figure in the J-pop scene, known for her sultry image and catchy hits. This album followed her successful compilation 'Best ~first things~', showcasing her ability to blend genres like Hi-NRG and contemporary R&B into mainstream pop.
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Tracklist

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

1 Lady Go! Standout 4:02
2 Come Over (Caramel Pod Club mix) 5:25
3 恋のつぼみ (Shohei Matsumoto remix) 3:46
4 Crazy 4 U (World Sketch remix) 6:10
5 real Emotion (HOUSE NATION Sunset In Ibiza remix) 4:56
6 BUT (MITOMI TOKOTO BIG ROOM remix) 5:00
7 Get Up & Move!! (Pink Chameleons remix) 4:17
8 Butterfly (Prog5 Mirrorball remix) 4:34
9 キューティーハニー (HOUSE NATION Sunset In Ibiza remix) 4:33
10 TABOO (HOUSE NATION Sunset In Ibiza remix) 4:43
11 Run For Your Life (Kaskade remix) 3:18
12 空 (Yukihiro Fukutomi remix) 4:27
13 anytime (FreeTEMPO remix) 4:05
14 愛のうた (The Standard Club PIANO DANCE remix) 5:02
15 COLOR OF SOUL (DJ KANBE & Leisure Central remix) 3:48
16 TAKE BACK (Sunset In Ibiza remix) 3:27
17 Driving 4:24

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