The Baddest: Hit Parade
Toshinobu Kubota · 2011
145 min · 34 tracks · J-pop · contemporary R&B · jazz
A vibrant fusion of J-pop and R&B, layered with infectious grooves and heartfelt melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- infectious grooves for dancing
- heartfelt melodies for sing-alongs
- vibrant energy for celebrations
- engaging journey through emotions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward single tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'The Baddest: Hit Parade' was released in November 2011, Toshinobu Kubota was celebrating over two decades in the music industry. This album followed his previous work, showcasing a mature sound that blended various genres while maintaining his signature soulful style. Kubota's consistent evolution as an artist is evident as he transitioned from mainstream pop to more eclectic influences in this release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kenshi Yonezu· Miliyah Kato· Ai
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 TAWAWA ヒットパレード～Funkylude～ 0:44
- 2 流星のサドル 4:14
- 3 北風と太陽 3:35
- 4 Missing 4:21
- 5 TIMEシャワーに射たれて 7:01
- 6 You were mine 4:41
- 7 Cry OnYour Smile 5:00
- 8 TAWAWAヒットパレード 4:18
- 9 永遠の翼 4:58
- 10 Love Reborn 4:44
- 11 Indigo Waltz 5:29
- 12 TAWAWA ヒットパレード～Marvinlude～ 0:45
- 13 Dance If You Want It 4:33
- 14 GIVE YOU MY LOVE 4:17
- 15 虹のグランドスラム 3:54
- 16 雨音 (in your face vocal) 4:17
- 17 夜に抱かれて ～A Night in Afro Blue～ 4:34
- 18 夢 with You 5:28
Disc 2
- 1 TAWAWAヒットパレード ～THE BADDESTlude～ 0:42
- 2 LA･LA･LA LOVE SONG 4:46
- 3 SUNshine, MOONlight 5:19
- 4 Cymbals 6:01
- 5 the Sound of Carnival -BRAND NEW MIX- 4:29
- 6 AHHHHH! 4:24
- 7 Messengers' Rhyme ～Rakushow, it's Your Show!～ 4:16
- 8 君は なにを 見てる 4:46
- 9 TAWAWAヒットパレード ～SlowJamlude～ 0:47
- 10 SOUL BANGIN' 4:23
- 11 Candy Rain 4:39
- 12 君のそばに 5:17
- 13 Club Happiness 4:24
- 14 Tomorrow Waltz 5:02
- 15 LOVE RAIN ～恋の雨～ 4:50
- 16 声にできない～Voice & Tears ver.～ 4:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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