3 Splash
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3 Splash (stylized as 3 SPLASH) is an
3 Splash contains predominantly
Background and composition
In 2009, Kumi released two compilation albums:
3 Splash opens with the first interlude, "09:00AM", which is an instrumental piece with "groovy"
Promotion
3 Splash was released on July 8, 2009, through Rhythm Zone. There are three official versions: a stand-alone CD version, a CD+DVD version and a CD+DVD version which features an accessory pouch for the physical single.[7][11][12] Each version featured a different cover sleeve, all with Kumi standing in front of a grey background: the CD version features Kumi in a black outfit (which she wore in her "Ecstasy" music video), the CD+DVD and digital EP version features Kumi in urban street gear (which she wore in the video for "Hashire!") and the CD+DVD version, which includes a pink-transparent CD holder, features Kher in a 60s-influence dress (which was worn in her "Lick Me" video).[7][11][12] The CD+DVD bundle artwork features Kumi holding a basketball. This artwork was also used for the digital release of the EP.[13] All three recorded songs were promoted through advertisement deals in Japan. "Ecstasy" was used for Music.Jp, "Lick Me" was used for the televised commercial of her Fever Live in Hall II concert, and "Hashire!" was used for the NTT communications advert Musico.[8]
All three tracks served as the EP's promotional singles, released on July 8, 2009. "Lick Me" reached #2 on the
All three songs have appeared on several live albums and compilations released by Kumi respectively. "Lick Me" and "Ecstasy" were performed during her
Reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | (positive)[9][10] |
CD Journal | (positive)[8] |
Hot Express | (positive)[25] |
3 Splash received favourable reviews from music critics. Chris True from
On the Japanese
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "09:00AM (Introduction)" | Yu | 0:42 | |
2. | "Lick Me" | Kumi Koda | Hiroto Suzuki | 3:29 |
3. | "Ecstasy" | Hum | Hum | 3:28 |
4. | "12:35PM (Interlude)" | Yu | 0:23 | |
5. | "Hashire" | Koda | Shinjiroh Inoue | 4:10 |
6. | "12:00AM (Outro)" | Yu | 1:07 | |
Total length: | 13:18 |
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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6. | "04:20PM (Interlude)" | Yu | 1:07 |
7. | "Lick Me (Yusuke Tanaka Remix)" | Yusuke Tanaka | 3:34 |
8. | "Ecstasy (Caramel Pod E Remix)" | Caramel Pod | 5:53 |
9. | "Hashire (420 Remix)" | 420 | 4:55 |
10. | "12:00AM (Outro)" | Yu | 1:07 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Lick Me" | |
2. | "Ecstasy" | |
3. | "Hashire" | |
4. | "Photoshoot slide show" |
Personnel
- Kumi Koda– vocals, backing vocals, song writing, executive producer
- Hum – producer, song writing, composer, arranger
- Yu – producer, composer, arranger
- Hiroto Suzuki – producer, composer, arranger
- Shinjiroh Inoue – producer, composer, arranger
- Rhythm Zone – record label
- Avex Trax – parent label, management
Credits adapted from the EP's liner notes.[7]
Charts
Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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Japan Weekly (Oricon)[27] | 2 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Japan (RIAJ)[29] | Gold | 93,000[28] |
Alternate versions
- "Ecstasy"
- "Ecstasy": Found on the single (2009) and corresponding album UNIVERSE(2010)
- "Ecstasy (Caramel Pod E Remix)": Found on the single (2009)
- "Ecstasy (Caramel Pod Remix)": Found on Koda Kumi Driving Hit's 2 (2010)
- "Lick me♥"
- "Lick me♥": Found on the single (2009) and corresponding album Universe(2010)
- "Lick me♥ (Yusuke Tanaka Remix)": Found on the single (2009)
- "Lick me♥ (Prog5 BIG BASS Remix)": Found on Koda Kumi Driving Hit's 2 (2010)
- "Lick me♥ (Floorbreaker remix)": Found on Beach Mix (2012)
Notes
References
- ^ Sponichi. 1 December 2009. Archived from the originalon 4 December 2009. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- Avex. Archived from the originalon 6 February 2009.
- Sanspo. Archived from the originalon 7 March 2009. Retrieved 19 February 2009.
- Avex Group. Archived from the originalon 13 March 2009. Retrieved 23 February 2009.
- ^ CD Journal Staff (19 January 2010). "Kumi Koda's Best & original album announced!" (in Japanese). CD Journal. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ^ Koda, Kumi (March 2009). Its All Love! (Liner notes). Kumi Koda. Japan: Rhythm Zone. RZCD-46184.
- ^ a b c d e Koda, Kumi (July 2009). 3 Splash CD+DVD+Goods (Liner notes). Kumi Koda. Japan: Rhythm Zone. RZCD-46328/B.
- ^ a b c d e f g h CD Journal Staff (10 July 2009). "Koda Kumi / 3 Splash out of print" (in Japanese). CD Journal. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ^ a b c d e Martin, Ian (2010). "Best: Third Universe & 8th AL Universe 2 Disc". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ^ a b c Greenberg, Adam (2010). "Best: Third Universe & 8th AL Universe 1 Disc". AllMusic. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ^ a b c Koda, Kumi (July 2009). 3 Splash CD only (Liner notes). Kumi Koda. Japan: Rhythm Zone. RZCD-46330.
- ^ a b c d Koda, Kumi (July 2009). 3 Splash CD+DVD (Liner notes). Kumi Koda. Japan: Rhythm Zone. RZCD-46329/B.
- ^ a b "3 Splash by Kumi Koda". iTunes Store NZ. 8 July 2009. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ^ "Japan Billboard Hot 100 2009/07/20". Billboard (in Japanese). 20 July 2009. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
- RIAJ (in Japanese). 28 February 2014. Archived from the originalon 29 September 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
- ^ "倖田來未、「Lick me♥」が着うた(R)ウィークリーランキング1位" [Kumi Koda, "Lick Me" ranks in at number one on ringtone weekly ranking]. Barks (in Japanese). 19 July 2009. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
- ^ a b Koda, Kumi (2009). Live Tour 2009 Trick (DVD). Kumi Koda. Japan: Rhythm Zone. RZBD-46400~1.
- ^ Koda, Kumi (2010). 2009 Taiwan Tour (DVD). Kumi Koda. Japan: Rhythm Zone. RZB1-46528.
- ^ Koda, Kumi (2010). Koda Kumi Live Tour 2010 Universe (DVD). Kumi Koda. Japan: Rhythm Zone. RZBD-46682/3.
- ^ Koda, Kumi (2010). Koda Kumi Live Tour 2010 Anniversary Tour (DVD). Kumi Koda. Japan: Rhythm Zone.
- ^ Koda, Kumi (2010). Koda Kumi Live Tour 2011 Dejavu (DVD). Kumi Koda. Japan: Rhythm Zone. RZBD-59042~3.
- ^ "Summer Single Collection 2013" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Archived from the original on 28 October 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ "6/11(水) 配信限定アルバム 倖田來未「Happy Love Song Collection 2014」リリース決定!" [6/11(wed) digital download only album, Kumi Koda Happy Love Song Collection 2014 to be released!] (in Japanese). Rhythm Zone. 6 June 2014. Archived from the original on 28 October 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ Koda, Kumi (2015). Summer of Love (CD). Kumi Koda. Japan: Rhythm Zone. RZCD-59786.
- ^ a b Tetsuo, Hiraga. "Review List – 3 Splash by Koda Kumi" (in Japanese). Hot Express. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ^ True, Chris. "Kumi Koda – Songs". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ^ a b 倖田來未のリリース一覧 [A Look at Kumi Koda's Releases]. Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ^ a b "オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」" [Oricon Ranking Information Service 'You Big Tree']. Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ^ a b "Japanese single certifications – Kumi Koda – 3 Splash" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved 30 November 2015. Select 2009年7月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ ゴールド等認定作品一覧 2004年6月 [Works Receiving Certifications List (Gold, etc) (June 2004)] (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. 10 July 2004. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ^ ゴールド等認定作品一覧 2006年7月 [Works Receiving Certifications List (Gold, etc) (July 2006)] (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. 10 August 2006. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ^ ゴールド等認定作品一覧 2008年6月 [Works Receiving Certifications List (Gold, etc) (June 2008)] (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. 10 July 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ^ "G-Music J-Pop Chart" (in Chinese). G-Music. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Japan Adult Contemporary 2009/07/20". Billboard (in Japanese). 20 July 2009. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
- ^ "Japan Adult Contemporary 2009/07/27". Billboard (in Japanese). 27 July 2009. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
External links
- 3 Splash – Kumi Koda's official website.