The teaser video for Nakamura Emi’s seventh major original album “KICKS”, which will be released on May 29th (Wednesday), has been released.
(“KICKS” teaser video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZQI44JSVzI)
The teaser video released this time includes the lead track “Hi wo Tsukero”, as well as footage of the recording of collaborative tracks “Matsuri (feat. Mummy-D), “Yuki Moyou (feat. Sarasa & Izawa Kazuha)”, and “Hello Hello (feat. XinU) – Nakamura Emi & MASSAN x BASHIRY”, the contents of which have been gradually revealed. It gives a glimpse of the interaction with collaborating artists and the atmosphere of the production, building expectations for the album, which is due to be released in just one week.
Also, the “KICKS” Pre-save/Pre-add campaign has started today.
(Pre-save/Pre-add linkhttps://x.gd/qtkSN)
From today, everyone who pre-saves/pre-adds on Spotify or Apple Music by 23:59 on May 28th (Tuesday) will receive an original image digitally signed by NakamuraEmi, so you can participate in the album release. Don’t forget to set it up.
An Instagram live to commemorate the release of “KICKS” will be broadcast from 21:00 on May 30th (Thursday).
There will be plenty of talk about the behind-the-scenes stories behind the album’s production and his enthusiasm for the tour starting in June.
Starting today, NakamuraEmi Official X (@nakamura_emi) and Instagram (@nou.emi) is looking for questions for Emi Nakamura herself for her Instagram Live. We are accepting comments on the relevant posts or the question box on Instagram stories, so please take this opportunity to ask questions that you would like to ask the person directly.
Emi Nakamura’s official Columbia website is now showing self-liner notes for all songs of “KICKS”.
(https://columbia.jp/nakamuraemi/liner_kicks.html)
In addition to the pre-released version of “Turn on the Fire,” it also includes comments from collaborating artists. Please check it out before the album is released.
It has also been decided that all instrumental tracks on “KICKS” will be released exclusively as digital downloads on the same day as the album release, Wednesday May 29th.
Enjoying Emi Nakamura and producer Hiroshi Kawamura’s particular sound creation is one of the best parts of instrumental music, so please look forward to it as well.
[“KICKS” Teaser Video]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZQI44JSVzI
[KICKS Pre-save/Pre-add link]
[“KICKS” Release Commemoration Instagram Live]
Date and time: May 30th (Thursday) from around 20:00 (scheduled)
Question submission period: May 22nd (Wednesday) 20:00 to May 30th (Thursday) 12:00 noon
How to apply: X, comment on the target post on Instagram, or apply in the Instagram story question box
We are looking for questions from everyone, such as what you would like to ask Emi Nakamura or what you would like 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 hearing your questions.
[Link to download the song “Light a Fire”]
https://nakamuraemi.lnk.to/hiwotsukero
[“Light the fire” music video]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkndngtFArI
■Major 7th Album “KICKS”
CD: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Release COCP-42258 ¥3,500 (tax included)
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Light a fire
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Umeda night
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Festival (feat.Mummy-D)
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Sunny
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Daydream
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Snow pattern (feat. Sarasa & Kazuyo Izawa)
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love at first sight
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Hello Hello (feat.XinU)-NakamuraEmi&MASSAN×BASHIRY
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ultimate holiday
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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 & Kazuha Izawa)
SIDE C
7. Love at first sight
8.Hello Hello (feat.XinU)-NakamuraEmi&MASSAN×BASHIRY
SIDE D
9. The ultimate holiday
10.One yen
[CD jacket]
[LP jacket]
columbia music shop
https://shop.columbia.jp/shop/e/enakamura/
<“KICKS” release commemorative in-store event>
Wednesday, May 29th 20:00 Tower Records Shibuya store
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
<“KICKS” in-store purchase benefits>
[Store benefits]
・Supporting stores (Tower Records, HMV, TSUTAYA, and other supporting stores)
CD: CD jacket pattern sticker
LP: LP jacket pattern sticker
(each size 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: May 15, 2024 (Wednesday) 12:00 to June 13, 2024 (Thursday) 23:59
◎Campaign implementation period: June 16, 2024 (Sun) 23:59
◎Poster data URL:https://xgf.nu/NzaZJ
X (formerly Twitter)https://twitter.com/nakamura_emi
Instagramhttps://instagram.com/nou.emi/
“NakamuraEmi KICKS Release Tour 2024”
[Acoustic ver.]Vo.NakamuraEmi / Gt.Hiroshi Kawamura
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 Window Frame OPEN17:15／START18:00
2024.6.16 (Sun) Hyogo Kobe VARIT. OPEN17:00／START17:30
2024.6.22 (Sat) Kumamoto Piano 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 holiday) Nagano Ina GRAMHOUSE OPEN17:00／START17:30
2024.7.20 (Sat) Okayama CRAZYMAMA 2ndRoom OPEN17:30／START18:00
2024.7.21(Sun) Shimane Matsue AZTiC canova OPEN17:00／START17:30
2024.7.27 (Sat) Gifu Yanagaseants OPEN17:30／START18:00
2024.7.28 (Sun) Kyoto Crucifixion 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 Theater that no one knows[Reserved seats]OPEN 18:30 / START 19:00
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 ver.]
2024.10.11 (Fri) Osaka Misono 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
◆Tickets on sale to the general public
June performance: Now on sale
Performances in July and August: 2024.6.1 (Sat) 10:00~
October performance: 6.8 (Sat) 10:00~
Suddenly ONEMAN extra edition 2024 in Kuwana welcomes special guest!!
Date: June 2nd (Sun)
Location: Kuwana Hoseiji Temple (93 Kayamachi, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture)
Time: Doors open 17:30/Start 18:00
Ticket: ¥6,000 (tax included)
Orchestration: Vo.NakamuraEmi / Gt.Hiroshi Kawamura
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), 7th (Sun)
Location: COTTON CLUB
Time: 1st Doors open 15:30/Start 16:30, 2nd Doors open 18:00/Start 19:00
Organization: July 6th (Saturday) Emi Nakamura (vo), Hiroshi Kawamura (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]
5/20 (Monday) 12:00pm~
https://www.cottonclubjapan.co.jp/jp/sp/artists/nakamura-emi-240706/
Inquiries: COTTON CLUB 03-3215-1555
＜EVENT＞
“Jiyugaoka Marché”
Date: May 25th (Sat) and 26th (Sun) 2024 *Nakamura Emi will perform on May 25th (Sat)
Venue: Jiyugaoka Station Goddess Square GREEN STAGE
Time: OPEN 13:00-19:00
Starring: Julia Shortreed, 222+ Miho Ota, Emi Nakamura, naomi paris tokyo, have a good music!!! (? meytél/Utena Kobayashi/Michihiko Nakanishi/Takashi Kashiwakura), Hiraku Yamamoto, Jan Urila Sas
・Sponsor: Jiyugaoka Marche Executive Committee
・Planning and operation: Jiyugaoka Ekimae Central Association / Jiyugaoka South Exit Shopping Association / Jiyugaoka Hirokoji Association / Jiyugaoka Shirakaba Street Association / Jiyugaoka Hikari Street
【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
