Babymetal × Kiba of Akiba
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Single by Babymetal and Kiba of Akiba | ||||||||||||||||
from the album Babymetal and the albums Yeniol and Sakura Gakuin 2011 Nendo: Friends | ||||||||||||||||
Released | March 7, 2012 | |||||||||||||||
Format | CD single, digital download | |||||||||||||||
Genre | J-pop, electronicore, hip hop, crunk, melodic death metal[1] | |||||||||||||||
Length | 14:49 | |||||||||||||||
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"Babymetal × Kiba of Akiba" (BABYMETAL×キバオブアキバ) is a joint single by the bands Babymetal and Kiba of Akiba. The single was first released in Japan on March 7, 2012 to promote the album Sakura Gakuin 2011 Nendo: Friends.[2][3][4]
Background and release
Babymetal and Kiba of Akiba first met under the management of the main group Sakura Gakuin, and later, decided on a collaboration.[5] The split single was announced by Tower Records Japan on February 9, 2012, and was the fifth single released to promote Sakura Gakuin 2011 Nendo: Friends'.[6]
The single contains two original songs, one performed by Babymetal and one by Kiba of Akiba. The original Kiba of Akiba song, "Party @the BBS", appeared in the album Yeniol. The first bonus track, "Kimi to Anime ga Mitai (Answer for Animation with You)" is a cover of the Kiba of Akiba song "Animation with You", as performed by Babymetal.[7] The second bonus track is a remix of the Babymetal song "Doki Doki ☆ Morning", as performed by Kiba of Akiba.[6]
On April 6, 2012, Babymetal performed at Tower Records Japan in Shibuya to commemorate the release of the single.[5]
"Iine!"
Release
The band premiered the song at the concert “Woman's Power 20th Anniversary” at Shibuya O-West.[8] "Iine!" serves as the second single for the debut album Babymetal.
An alternate version of the song, "Iine!" (Vega Mix Ver.), was featured in the album Sakura Gakuin 2011 Nendo: Friends.
Composition
According to Blabbermouth.net, "Iine!" "combines pop with extreme metal guitars, an occasional growl or two and a tinge of hip hop".[9]
Japanese music portal Barks described the edgy sound in the beginning of Babymetal's "Iine!" as pikorimo (electronica + screamo)-style ("pikorimo" is one of Japanese names for electronicore). Then the song breaks down into hip hop, then develops into death metal sound + screamo.[1]
Su-metal states that the song expressed the band's desire to establish a fun, aggressive, new genre in music, and challenged them to rap.[5] She has also stated: "I have an impression that many American fans are fond of dance music tunes like "Iine!" Overall, the response from American audiences during our shows is so real."[10]
Music video
The music video for "Iine!" was directed by Daishinszk.[11] The video features a variation of para-para style dance in the interlude, along with several scenes of the members in hip hop style costumes.[5]
Track listing
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Iine!" (いいね!) | Babymetal (BABYMETAL) | 4:10[12] |
2. | "Party @the BBS" (Party @The BBS) | Kiba of Akiba (キバオブアキバ) | 3:42 |
3. | "Kimi to Anime ga Mitai (Answer for Animation with You)" (君とアニメが見たい~Answer for Animation With You; "I Want to See Anime with You") (bonus track) | Babymetal featuring Kimi (BABYMETAL feat. 君) Kiba of Akiba cover |
4:00 |
4. | "Doki Doki ☆ Morning" (Koa Ver.) (ド・キ・ド・キ☆モーニング Ver.Koa) (bonus track)) | Kiba of Akiba (キバオブアキバ) Babymetal cover |
2:57 |
Credits and personnel
Recording and management
- Recorded at Studio246 Kyoto
- Mixed at Studio246 Kyoto
- Mastered at Parasight Mastering
Personnel
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Credits adapted from "Babymetal × Kiba of Akiba" single cover notes. Bonus tracks are not credited.[13]
Charts
Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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Japan (Oricon)[14] | 46 |
Japan Hot Singles Sales (Billboard)[15] | 50 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Japan[16] | March 7, 2012 | CD, digital download |
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Worldwide[17] | Digital download | Toy's Factory |
References
- 1 2 "アイドルとメタルの融合BABYMETALが、「メタル女子会」イベントに参戦". Barks (in Japanese). 2013-01-10. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
- ↑ "BABYMETAL×キバオブアキバ、スプリットCDの全貌が明らかに!". CDJournal News (in Japanese). 2012-02-09. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
- ↑ "さくら学院重音部ことBABYMETAL、キバオブアキバとのスプリット盤が登場". Tower Records Online (in Japanese). 2012-02-09. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
- ↑ "重音部BABYMETAL、スプリット盤でヲタデスバンドと狂演". Natalie (in Japanese). 2012-02-09. Retrieved 2013-11-12.
- 1 2 3 4 "[BABYMETAL] The keyword for their new single is: Para-Para!? We look into the new horizon of BABYMETAL they showed us in the new single "Iine!" « Kawaii girl Japan". Kawaii Girl Japan. 2012-03-05. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
- 1 2 "さくら学院重音部ことBABYMETAL、キバオブアキバとのスプリット盤が登場 - TOWER RECORDS ONLINE". Tower Records Japan Inc. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ↑ "iTunes - ミュージック - キバオブアキバ「Animation With You - Single」". iTunes JP. Apple Inc. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ↑ "[BABYMETAL]BABYMETAL, a metal idol group consisted of girls aged 13 on average, is finally appearing on the movie! They’ve told us about the event they performed and great news! « Kawaii girl Japan". Kawaii Girl Japan. 2012-01-20. Retrieved 2015-09-01.
- ↑ "Japan's BABYMETAL Talks 'Headbangeeeeerrrrr!' Single, Plans To Travel Overseas (Video)". Blabbermouth.net. 2012-07-02.
- ↑ "Babymetal Talk World Tour, New 'Metal Resistance' Album & Meeting Ariana Grande". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-04-08.
- ↑ "BABYMETAL - いいね![ Iine! ](Edit ver.) - YouTube". Toy's Factory.
- ↑ "Babymetal". iTunes US. Apple Inc. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
- ↑ Babymetal × Kiba of Akiba (CD cover notes). Babymetal and Kiba of Akiba. Toy's Factory. 2012. p. 2.
- ↑ "「BABYMETAL×キバオブアキバ」 BABYMETAL×キバオブアキバ オリコン芸能人事典". ORICON STYLE. Retrieved 2013-12-26.
- ↑ "Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales│Charts│Billboard JAPAN". Billboard Japan. Retrieved 2014-08-08.
- ↑ "BABYMETAL". iTunes JP. Apple Inc. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
- ↑ "Babymetal". iTunes US. Apple Inc. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
External links
- Discography - Babymetal official website
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