Happy Magic: Smile Project cover

Happy Magic: Smile Project

Aya Ueto · 2009

54 min · 11 tracks · pop music

Bright, cheerful pop melodies intertwine with uplifting lyrics to create an atmosphere of joy and optimism.

Top tracks — play these first

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    君が笑うと世界が笑う — This track encapsulates the album's central theme of joy, featuring an exuberant melody that reinforces the notion that happiness can be contagious.
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    つかまえて! — With its catchy chorus and playful lyrics, this song exemplifies Ueto's youthful energy and invites listeners to embrace life's joyful moments.
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    涙の虹 — This track offers a more introspective moment within the album, blending emotional depth with melodic richness that highlights Ueto's vocal versatility.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo uplifting flow
  • infectious melodies for sing-alongs
  • joyful themes celebrating connection
  • bright sounds for cheerful moments

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer dark, introspective music
  • seek intense emotional experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2009, 'Happy Magic: Smile Project' was Aya Ueto's fifth studio album, following her successful transition from acting into a full-fledged music career. By this point, Ueto had established herself as a prominent figure in the Japanese entertainment industry, capitalizing on her rising popularity from previous albums and television appearances.
Stylistic neighbors
Namie Amuro· Miliyah Kato· Aimer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Smile For... 5:37
  • 2 つかまえて! 4:22
  • 3 心ぽかぽか 4:27
  • 4 君が笑うと世界が笑う 5:44
  • 5 Honey 4:31
  • 6 私の太陽 4:57
  • 7 右胸のフェアリー 5:05
  • 8 Smile 4:33
  • 9 僕らの未来へ 6:31
  • 10 Way To Heaven 4:37
  • 11 涙の虹 4:22

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