Funky Town (Namie Amuro song)
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This article documents a current single. Information is likely to change as the song remains on the charts. |
| "Funky Town" | ||
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| Single by Namie Amuro | ||
| B-side(s) | Darling | |
| Released | April 4, 2007 | |
| Format | CD Single, CD&DVD | |
| Genre | Pop/R&B | |
| Label | Avex Trax | |
| Producer(s) | T. Kura & Michico L.L. Brothers Coldfeet |
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| Namie Amuro singles chronology | ||
| "Baby Don't Cry" (2007) |
"Funky Town" (2007) |
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| The CD&DVD sleeve to the single "Funky Town" | ||
"Funky Town" is Namie Amuro's 32nd solo single under the Avex Trax label. It was be released in CD and CD&DVD formats on April 4, 2007, three months after the release of her previous single "Baby Don't Cry", which has been described as being a 'smash hit'.[1]
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[edit] Overview
For the release of "Funky Town", Amuro returned to work with frequent married producers Michico and T. Kura. The song is described as being a dancey new number, produced by frequent collaborators T. Kura & Michico along with the L.L. Brothers.[2] The b-side, entitled "Darling," is said to be an adult and stylish dance tune produced by Coldfeet.[3] Also, uncommon for Amuro, first pressing editions of the "Funky Town" single came with a disco ball keychain - the CD&DVD version came with a gold disco ball keychain, and the CD only came with a silver disco ball keychain.[4]
[edit] Commercial endorsements
"Funky Town" will be used in a new commercial campaign for a redesigned version of the lemon tea Lipton Limone. The new commercial will feature Amuro herself[5] and will be broadcast from March 20 onwards.
[edit] Music video
The promotional video for "Funky Town" found Namie working with director Masāki Uchino (内野政明?), instead of long-time director Muto Masashi (武藤真志?).
[edit] Track listing
[edit] CD only format
- "Funky Town" (T.Kura, Michico, L.L. Brothers) – 3:47
- "Darling" (Coldfeet) – 5:03
- "Funky Town (Instrumental)" (T.Kura, michico, L.L. Brothers) – 3:47
- "Darling (Instrumental)" (Coldfeet) – 4:55
[edit] CD and DVD
[edit] CD portion
- "Funky Town" (T.Kura, Michico, L.L. Brothers) – 3:47
- "Darling" (Coldfeet) – 5:03
- "Funky Town (Instrumental)" (T.Kura, michico, L.L. Brothers) – 3:47
- "Darling (Instrumental)" (Coldfeet) – 4:55
[edit] DVD portion
- "Funky Town" (Video Clip)
[edit] Personnel
- "Funky Town"
- Namie Amuro – vocals
- GIANTSWING PRODUCTION (T.Kura, Michico, L.L Brothers) - productions
- "Darling"
- Namie Amuro – vocals
- COLDFEET - productions
[edit] Production
- Producers – T.Kura, michico, L.L. Brothers, Coldfeet
- Lyrics - michico (FUNKY TOWN)
- Composition - T.Kura, michico, L.L. Brothers (FUNKY TOWN), COLDFEET (DARLING)
[edit] TV performances
[edit] Charts
| Release | Chart | Peak Position | First Week Sales | Sales Total | Chart Run |
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| April 4, 2007 | Oricon Daily Singles Chart | #2 | |||
| April 4, 2007 | Oricon Weekly Singles Chart |
[edit] References
- ^ 安室奈美恵、早くもニューシングルをリリース！ (New single for Namie Amuro already!) (Japanese). Retrieved on February 27, 2007.
- ^ Namie Amuro Official Site (Japanese). Retrieved on February 22, 2007.
- ^ Namie Amuro Official Management Site (Japanese). Retrieved on March 13, 2007.
- ^ Namie Amuro Official Site (Japanese). Retrieved on April 5, 2007.
- ^ Namie Amuro Official Site (Japanese). Retrieved on March 1, 2007.
