What makes Step and a Step by NiziU notable?

This album debuted at number one on the Oricon Albums Chart, showcasing NiziU's rapid ascent in the Japanese music industry. The lead single 'Step and a step' also gained significant traction across streaming platforms, contributing to their growing international fanbase and influencing the cross-cultural blend of J-pop and K-pop. Released on December 2, 2020, 'Step and a Step' marked NiziU's debut album after gaining fame through their reality show, 'Nizi Project'. At this point in their career, they had already established themselves as rising stars in the J-pop scene following the success of their single 'Make you happy'.