{"product_id":"anri-coool-2023-reissue","title":"Anri - Coool (2023 Reissue)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe world renowned artist, composer, lyricist, and producer AnriI debuted in 1978 with the top hit song \"Olivia wo Kikinagara\" (Listening to Olivia) from her debut album \u003cem\u003eApricot Jam\u003c\/em\u003e. This was the start of her becoming one of Japan's most popular and influential songwriters, performers, and musical icon. \u003cspan\u003eShe could scarcely have imagined that she would one day become not only one of Japan's most popular and influential songwriters, performers and musical icons, but a vibrant cultural ambassador for her homeland as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfusing elements of American R\u0026amp;B, rock and jazz into her energetic J-pop style, she revolutionized Japanese pop music, scoring enduring hits with numerous songs that have become standards, including the theme song to \"Cat's Eye\" from the NTV animation series (which debuted at #1 on Countdown Japan) and the romantic ballads \"Summer Candles\" and \"Dolphin Ring,\" which years later remain popular staples at wedding ceremonies throughout the country. Inspired by the American breakdancing film \"Breakin',\" Anri brought the popular dance moves to the stage for the first time during her national tour in 1988; her shows included two of the performers from the movie. Thanks to her unique influence, the traditionally reserved Japanese culture opened up to the very Western concept of incorporating dance with music in live performances. To this day, dance is a major part of the Japanese concert experience. An equally innovative force in the worlds of fashion, makeup and hair styles, Anri brought her music and elegant sophistication to a global audience for the first time by performing the official theme song for the 1998 Winter Olympics at Nagano.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince then she has released 40 albums and 40 singles in the span of over 40 years. \u003cspan\u003eOther hit songs include: \"Summer Candles\" and \"Dolphin Ring\", both of which became standard songs played at Japanese weddings and receptions. Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Anri's albums were bestsellers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the renewed popularity of \u003c\/span\u003ecity pop\u003cspan\u003e, and her songs having been sampled by many new artists of the \u003c\/span\u003evaporwave\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003efuture funk\u003cspan\u003e genres, Anri has enjoyed new success and popularity outside of Japan. She was brought to record her next album in L.A. with producer, Toshiki Kadomatsu. From dance tracks to mellow tunes, the colorful and vivid songs on this album are truly the culmination of the Kadomatsu trilogy, and a prologue to the dance-ability of Anri of the late 80’s. — (via Label)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/2X9EFWmSWAYLjKm9y6llqL?utm_source=generator\u0026amp;theme=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003eLabel: For Life Music Entertainment\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Transparent Turquoise\u003cbr\u003eReissued: 2023 \/ Original Release: 1984\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Funk \/ Soul, Pop\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Boogie, City Pop, Disco, Funk, Soul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile under: Japanese Pop\u003cbr\u003e⦿\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Life Music Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578763800734,"sku":"4988018102526","price":70.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/files\/tmp_2F1683825634615-ffk6rw44gmj-2bd352a26bbfbe975c828ebea1632c8a_2FFLJF-9536_jk_974x_54035bda-0bcf-4593-97e7-19839b45302f.jpg?v=1732703006","url":"https:\/\/theanalogvault.mom\/products\/anri-coool-2023-reissue","provider":"The Analog Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}