Summer Trip cover

Summer Trip

Kumi Koda · 2013

15 min · 7 tracks · J-pop · contemporary R&B · EDM

A vibrant fusion of electronic dance beats, catchy hooks, and Kumi Koda's dynamic vocal performance defines this summer-ready album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of energy
  • catchy hooks for dancing
  • for summer parties
  • vibrant and playful vibe

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, introspective albums
  • dislike upbeat, energetic tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on July 31, 2013, 'Summer Trip' was Kumi Koda's follow-up to her successful album 'Japonesque'. At this point in her career, she had solidified her status as a leading figure in J-pop and was known for blending various genres like Hi-NRG and R&B.
Stylistic neighbors
Namie Amuro· Ayumi Hamasaki· Miliyah Kato

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Radio Show Start ~LALALALALA~ [Intro] 1:00
  • 2 LALALALALA 3:36
  • 3 Show Time ~IS THIS TRAP? [Interlude] 1:00
  • 4 IS THIS TRAP? 3:52
  • 5 Show Time ~TOUCH DOWN~ [Interlude] 1:09
  • 6 TOUCH DOWN 3:43
  • 7 Radio Show End [Outro] 0:59

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