NakamuraEmi’s “KICKS” is out today! A special interview with producer Hiroshi Kawamura is now available! Sarasa, XinU, and MASSAN×BASHIRY will also be participating in the album release commemorative Instagram live!

NakamuraEmi’s seventh major original album, “KICKS”, was released today.

(“KICKS” music distribution linkhttps://nakamuraemi.lnk.to/KICKS)

To commemorate the release of the album, a special interview between Nakamura Emi and producer Kawamura Hiroshi was published on the Nippon Columbia official website.https://columbia.jp/nakamuraemi/kicks/)

Additionally, a digest video of the interview was released on Nakamura Emi’s official YouTube channel.

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYTH7mnt9bA)

The interview talks in detail about the changes in their activities since the release of their previous album, how they came up with the title “KICKS,” the behind-the-scenes stories of the production of the collaborative songs, and their outlook for the future. With Hiroshi Kawamura participating in the interview as producer, the album is worth reading and allowing you to enjoy it in a more comprehensive way, so be sure to check out the interview before listening to “KICKS.”

In addition, to celebrate the release of the album, an Instagram Live will be streamed from 20:00 on Thursday, May 30th, featuring guest appearances by singer-songwriter Sarasa, who participated in “Yukimoyo (feat. Sarasa & Izawa Kazuha),” singer-songwriter XinU, who participated in “Hello Hello (feat. XinU) – Nakamura Emi & MASSAN x BASHIRY,” and MASSAN x BASHIRY. This luxurious Instagram Live with the collaborating artists who graced “KICKS” is sure to be a special time, so don’t miss it!

Official X (@nakamura_emi), Instagram (@nou.emi) is currently accepting questions for Nakamura Emi.

In addition, an Instagram campaign to commemorate the release of the album also started today.

The title “KICKS” not only means to kick off or move forward, but also to refer to sneakers, so five people who post a photo of their favorite sneakers on their Instagram feed, story, or reel along with a song from the album will be given a pair of sneakers with a hand-drawn illustration by Nakamura Emi herself, so we hope you will take part.

[“KICKS” album download link]

(https://nakamuraemi.lnk.to/KICKS)

[“KICKS” Special Interview with Nakamura Emi and Kawamura Hiroshi (YouTube)]

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYTH7mnt9bA)

[“KICKS” Nakamura Emi and Hiroshi Kawamura Special Interview (WEB)]

(https://columbia.jp/nakamuraemi/kicks/)

[“KICKS” Release Commemorative Instagram Live]

Date and time: May 30th (Thursday) from around 20:00 (scheduled)

Guests: Sarasa, XinU, MASSAN×BASHIRY

Question submission period: Wednesday, May 22nd, 20:00 to Thursday, May 30th, 12:00 noon

How to apply: Comment on the target Instagram post or apply through the question box on Instagram Stories

We are looking for questions from you about things you want to ask NakamuraEmi and things you want her to do!

We’d like to ask Nakamura Emi about the behind-the-scenes stories and lyrics of the album “KICKS”, as well as anything related to “KICKS”. She will be going on tour soon, so we’ll be asking her what her pre-show routine is, what she likes to eat in each place, and more. We’re open to any questions, regardless of genre!

We look forward to receiving your questions.

[“KICKS” Release Commemorative Instagram Campaign]

Five people who post a photo or video of their favorite sneakers on their Instagram feed, story or reel using the “Light It Up” music stamp along with their thoughts on the album will be entered into a draw to win sneakers with Nakamura Emi’s hand-drawn illustration.

Please show us your special “KICKS”! We are also looking forward to your thoughts on the album!

① On Instagram, NakamuraEmi (@nou.emi) Follow the official account.

2) Post a photo or video of your favorite sneakers with the audio of “Light It Up” and the hashtag “#NakamuraEmiKICKS” on Feed, Reels, or Stories.

・For feed posts: On the new post screen, click “Add music” and add the audio of “Light the Fire,” then enter #NakamuraEmiKICKS in the caption.

・Reel post: Add the audio of “Light It Up” to “Music” on the posting screen, then enter #NakamuraEmiKICKS in the caption.

-Stories: On the editing screen, add a music stamp, select “Light the fire,” and enter #NakamuraEmiKICKS in the text.

*If you post to Instagram Stories, please mention NakamuraEmi’s account and highlight the relevant story. ◎Campaign period: Wednesday, May 29th to Sunday, June 16th at 23:59

[“Light a Fire” Music Video]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkndngtFArI

＜Release Information＞

■Major 7th Album “KICKS”

CD: Release date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 COCP-42258 ¥3,500 (tax included)

〈Track List〉

1. Light the fire

2. Night in Umeda

3. Matsuri (feat. Mummy-D)

4. Clear skies

5. Daydream

6. Snow Pattern (feat. Sarasa & Izawa Kazuha)

7. love at first sight

8. Hello Hello (feat. XinU) -NakamuraEmi & MASSAN×BASHIRY

9. The ultimate holiday

10. One yen

LP: Release date: July 3, 2024 (Wednesday) COJA-9509/10 ¥6,600 (tax included)

SIDE A

1. Light a fire

2. Umeda Night

3. Matsuri (feat. Mummy-D)

SIDE B

4. Sunny

5. Daydream

6. Snow Pattern (feat. Sarasa & Izawa Kazuha)

SIDE C

7. Love at first sight

8. Hello Hello (feat. XinU) – NakamuraEmi & MASSAN×BASHIRY

SIDE D

9. The ultimate holiday

10. One Yen

Columbia Music Shop

https://shop.columbia.jp/shop/e/enakamura/

May 29th (Wed) 20:00 Tower Records Shibuya

June 1st (Sat) 12:00 Tower Records Nagoya Parco Store

June 1st (Sat) 18:00 Tower Records Umeda NU Chayamachi Store

[Event details]Mini live concert and autograph session scheduled

＜Special offer for purchasing “KICKS” in store＞

[Store benefits]

・Supporting stores (Tower Records, HMV, TSUTAYA, and other supporting stores)

CD: CD jacket sticker

LP: LP jacket sticker

(Each size is 50mm x 50mm)

・Amazon: Mega Jacket

<"KICKS" Ambassador Recruitment Campaign>

If you post a picture of the poster on your Instagram (feed, story, or reel) with the hashtag #NakamuraEmiKICKS and NakamuraEmi’s official account, five people will be selected by lottery to win a real autographed poster (B2 size). You can put it up in your shop or office, or even in your home.

We look forward to your participation.

◎ Data download period: Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 12:00 to Thursday, June 13, 2024, 23:59

◎Campaign period: Sunday, June 16, 2024, 23:59

◎Poster data URL:https://xgf.nu/NzaZJ

X (formerly Twitter)https://twitter.com/nakamura_emi

Instagramhttps://instagram.com/nou.emi/

＜TOUR＞

“NakamuraEmi KICKS Release Tour 2024”

[Acoustic ver.]Vo. Nakamura Emi / Gt. Kawamura Hiroshi

2024.6.8(Sat) Hokkaido Sapporo cube garden OPEN17:30／START18:00

2024.6.9(Sun) Hokkaido Hakodate ARARA OPEN17:00／START17:30

2024.6.12(Wed) Kanagawa Yokohama THUMBS UP OPEN18:30／START19:30

2024.6.13(Thu) Saitama Koshigaya EASYGOINGS OPEN18:30／START19:00

2024.6.15(Sat) Shizuoka Hamamatsu Madowaku OPEN17:15／START18:00

2024.6.16(Sun) Hyogo Kobe VARIT. OPEN17:00／START17:30

2024.6.22(Sat) Kumamoto Peiano PLUS OPEN17:30／START18:00

2024.6.23(Sun) Kagoshima SR HALL OPEN17:00／START17:30

2024.6.29(Sat) Kagawa Takamatsu TOONICE OPEN17:30／START18:00

2024.6.30(Sun) Kochi X-pt. OPEN17:00／START17:30

2024.7.15(Monday, public holiday) Nagano Ina GRAMHOUSE OPEN17:00／START17:30

2024.7.20(Sat) Okayama CRAZYMAMA 2nd Room OPEN17:30／START18:00

2024.7.21(Sun) Shimane Matsue AZTiC canova OPEN17:00／START17:30

2024.7.27(Sat) Gifu Yanagase Ants OPEN17:30／START18:00

2024.7.28(Sun) Kyoto Takutaku OPEN17:00／START17:30

2024.8.1 (Thu) Tochigi Utsunomiya HEAVEN’S ROCK VJ-2 OPEN18:30／START19:00

2024.8.3(Sat) Akita Club SWINDLE OPEN14:30／START15:00

2024.8.4(Sun) Iwate the five Morioka OPEN14:30／START15:00

2024.8.6(Tue) Miyagi Nobody Knows Theater[Reserved seats]OPEN18:30／START19:00

2024.8.7 (Wed) Miyagi Nobody Knows Theater[Reserved seats]OPEN 18:30 / START 19:00

2024.8.17(Sat) Niigata Gioia OPEN17:30／START18:00

2024.8.18(Sun) Ishikawa Kanazawa AZ OPEN17:00／START17:30

2024.8.24(Sat) Hiroshima Live space Reed OPEN17:30／START18:00

2024.8.25(Sun) Fukuoka DRUM Be-1 OPEN17:00／START17:30

[Band version]

2024.10.11(Fri) Osaka Ajizono Universe OPEN18:00／START19:00

2024.10.12(Sat) Aichi THE BOTTOM LINE OPEN17:00／START18:00

2024.10.27(Sun) Zepp Shinjuku, Tokyo OPEN16:00／START17:00

◆General ticket sales

June performance: Tickets on sale now

July and August performances: 2024.6.1 (Sat) 10:00~

October performance: 6.8 (Sat) 10:00~

＜LIVE＞

Suddenly ONEMAN Extra Edition 2024 in Kuwana Welcoming Special Guests

Date: Sunday, June 2

Location: Kuwana Hoshoji Temple (93 Kayacho, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture)

Time: Doors open 17:30/Show starts 18:00

Ticket: ¥6,000 (tax included)

Arrangement: Vo. Nakamura Emi / Gt. Kawamura Hiroshi

Special Guest: Mummy-D

◆ Tickets are now on sale to the general public

https://eplus.jp/nakamuraemi/

Inquiries: JAILHOUSE: 052-936-6041

NakamuraEmi COTTON CLUB “Tanabata is here. ~2024~”

Thank you!!! Event 10th Anniversary 2Days Live

Date: July 6th (Sat) and 7th (Sun)

Location: COTTON CLUB

Time: 1st show: Doors open 15:30/Show starts 16:30, 2nd show: Doors open 18:00/Show starts 19:00

Lineup: July 6th (Sat) NakamuraEmi (vo), KawamuraHiroshi (g), Mio (vl)

July 7th (Sunday) NakamuraEmi (vo), Kawamura Hiroshi (g), Uchida Masatoshi (b), Fukaya Yuichi (ds), Katagi Noriyoshi (p)

◆Tickets

[COTTON CLUB Web advance reception]

5/18 (Sat) 12:00pm～

[Telephone reception]

May 20th (Mon) 12:00pm～

https://www.cottonclubjapan.co.jp/jp/sp/artists/nakamura-emi-240706/

Inquiries: COTTON CLUB 03-3215-1555

【Information】

Official website:http://www.office-augusta.com/nakamuraemi/

Nippon Columbia special website:http://columbia.jp/nakamuraemi/

X:https://twitter.com/nakamura_emi

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@NakamuraEmi-official

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nou.emi/?hl=ja

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/NakamuraEmi.1982

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nakamuraemi_official