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Hotel

Kumi Koda · 2014

11 min · 9 tracks · J-pop

Upbeat electronic dance beats intertwine with sultry vocals, creating a vibrant soundscape reflective of nightlife and luxury.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    HOTEL Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's luxurious theme, combining catchy hooks with an energetic beat that highlights Koda's vocal prowess.
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    MONEY IN MY BAG — This track stands out for its confident lyrics about financial independence set against an infectious dance rhythm, making it a club favorite.
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    TURN AROUND — With its sultry undertones and smooth production, this song showcases Koda's versatility as an artist while maintaining the album's overall vibe.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • snappy bursts of playful energy
  • brief interludes for quick listens
  • catchy snippets for upbeat moods
  • light-hearted transitions between tracks

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy cohesive albums
  • seek deep immersive experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Hotel reinforced Kumi Koda's position as a leading figure in J-pop.
Themes
luxurious nightlife· club confidence· sultry dance floors
Career context
Released in 2014, Hotel marked Kumi Koda's return after her successful 2012 album, Japonesque. This album showcases her continued evolution in the J-pop scene, blending contemporary R&B with electronic dance music as she solidified her status in Japan's pop landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Namie Amuro· Ayumi Hamasaki· Miliyah Kato
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Introduction ～Check IN～ 0:42
  • 2 HOTEL Start here 3:22
  • 3 Interlude ～Secret Room～ 0:32
  • 4 MONEY IN MY BAG 2:34
  • 5 Interlude ～Last Night Dream～ 0:37
  • 6 TURN AROUND 4:12

Disc 2

  • 1 MONEY IN MY BAG -Music Video-
  • 2 MONEY IN MY BAG -Making Video-
  • 3 HOTEL -Spot-

What to play next

Summer of Love
Listen next

Summer of Love

2015

Continues the upbeat, vibrant energy with fresh summer themes.
Japonesque
Go back to

Japonesque

2012

Sets the stage with a mix of electronic and sultry sounds leading to 'Hotel'.
Full Kumi Koda discography Where to start with Kumi Koda Artists like Kumi Koda
J-pop contemporary R&B

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