D'scover

D'scover
Studio album by D-Lite
Released	February 27, 2013 (2013-02-27)
Recorded	2012 - 2013
Genre	J-pop, J-rock, alternative rock
Length	58:23
Language	Japanese
Label	YGEX
Producer	Kameda Seiji, Matsuo Kiyoshi, Sasaji Masanori, VERBAL (m-flo)
Singles from D'scover
"Singer’s Ballad" Released: February 27, 2013 "Wings (Japanese Version)" Released: February 27, 2013

D'scover is the Japanese debut album of South Korean artist, Daesung, also known by his Japanese stage name, D-Lite, member and vocalist of boy band Big Bang. The album consists of a number of rearrangements and remakes of Japanese songs as well as multiple original pieces and was released on February 27, 2013.

Background

Following the success of Big Bang's fifth mini-album, Alive, and their world tour, the members decided to pursue solo activities. During this time, the leader of Big Bang, G-Dragon released his first mini-album and plans were made for another solo album by vocalist, Taeyang.^[1] The remaining members, T.O.P and Seungri, undertook ventures away from music such as acting and hosting and guesting on Japanese variety TV shows.^[2] Daesung himself wanted to release an album in Japan and began making preparations in late-2012.

Promotion

Release

On December 5, 2012, a press release was held by Daesung's label YG Entertainment revealing their intentions to release a solo album on February 27, 2013. It was announced that is would be composed of 12 songs, including rearrangements of popular Japanese songs as well as his original songs "Baby Don't Cry" and "Wings". It was also announced that he would be holding his first solo concerts at Kobe’s World Memorial Hall from March 23 to the 24th and the Tokyo Nippon Budokan from March 30 to the 31st to promote the album.^[3]

A month before its release, on January 30, 2013, the tracklist and album covers were revealed, as well as details about the differing versions of the album. The album will be released in a CD only version, a CD and DVD version, and a Playbutton version. The DVD will contain music videos of "Singer's Ballad" (Japanese: 歌うたいのバラッド; Romanization: Utautai no Ballad) and "Wings" as well as a 'making of' video. Additionally, previews of multiple songs were released by various Japanese radio stations to promote the album.^[4][5]

On February 5, 2013, the music video (short version) for "Singer's Ballad" was released.^[6] Several days later, on February 9, 2013, the full music video for "Singer's Ballad" was aired on Japanese music video programs.^[7]

D'scover Tour 2013 in Japan

Initially, it was announced that Daesung would hold a total of four concerts at Kobe and Tokyo to promote the album. However, on February 28, it was announced that due to high demand, Daesung would be holding an additional 21 concerts over 17 cities, bringing the total to 25 concerts over 18 cities. The concert tour will begin on March 23 at Kobe's World Memorial Hall and will end on June 18 at Kanagawa's Yokohama Arena.^[8]

Tracklist

Charts

Oricon Charts (Japan)

Release history

References

1. ↑ (Korean)"네이버 뮤직 :: 찾는 기쁨 듣는 즐거움, 네이버 뮤직". Naver. 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2013-02-19. 
2. ↑ "Big Bang to focus on solo activities after their world tour ends". Allkpop. 2013-01-15. Retrieved 2013-02-19. 
3. ↑ "Big Bang’s Daesung to release debut Japanese solo album next year". Allkpop. 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2013-01-30. 
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 (Japanese)"D-LITE（from BIGBANG）J-POPカバーアルバム収録各曲が本日ラジオでOA解禁". Excite Japan. 2013-01-30. Retrieved 2013-01-30. 
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Daesung's "D-Lite D'scover" Album Cover Photos + Updates". bigbangupdates. 2013-01-30. Retrieved 2013-01-30. 
6. ↑ "D-LITE (from BIGBANG)『歌うたいのバラッド』M/V (Japanese Short Ver.)". YouTube. 2013-02-05. Retrieved 2013-02-05. 
7. ↑ "Daesung’s (D-Lite) full PV for "Utautai no Ballad" revealed". Allkpop. 2013-02-09. Retrieved 2013-02-09. 
8. ↑ (Japanese)"TOUR :: D-LITE OFFICIAL WEBSITE". avex marketing. 2013-02-28. Retrieved 2013-02-28. 

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