Secret of My Heart
Mai Kuraki · 2002
52 min · 12 tracks · pop music
A vibrant blend of J-pop melodies with infectious hooks and heartfelt lyrics that resonate across generations.
Why this album works
'Secret of My Heart' achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on the Oricon charts and selling over a million copies. The title track became one of Kuraki's signature songs, reinforcing her popularity and influence in the early 2000s J-pop movement.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo listening experience infectious hooks for sing-alongs heartfelt melodies for nostalgia
- Context
- When 'Secret of My Heart' was released in January 2002, Mai Kuraki was solidifying her status as a leading figure in J-pop, following her successful debut album 'Delicious Way' in 2000. This album marked her second studio effort, showcasing her evolution as an artist and further establishing her presence in the Japanese music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ayumi Hamasaki· Every Little Thing· Namie Amuro· Puffy AmiYumi· Scandal· Perfume· Nana Mizuki· m-flo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Secret of my heart Standout 4:33
- 2 Did I Hear You Say That You're In Love Standout 4:07
- 3 NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP 4:02
- 4 Baby I Like 4:22
- 5 Stay by my side 4:27
- 6 Can't get enough -gimme your love- 3:42
- 7 Delicious Way 3:56
- 8 Love, Day After Tomorrow Standout 4:15
- 9 Stepping ∞ Out 4:39
- 10 Baby Tonight -You & Me- 4:01
- 11 Baby I Like (Extacy Vox mix) 4:55
- 12 It's All Right (DJ ME-YA Radical Beat mix) 4:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.