Beautiful (Meg album)
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Beautiful is the fifth studio album by Japanese electro-pop singer-songwriter Meg
, released by Universal Music J
on May 27, 2009 in Japan It was released in two formats: as a CD-only version, and a limited edition CD+DVD version. The first press bonuses for the limited press DVD included four music video
s, a photograph collection, two postcards, and special first press packaging, as well as an external bonus, a poster. This album, like Meg's last two albums, is produced by Yasutaka Nakata
of capsule.
" Meg was reportedly back in the studio recording new material for future releases. Her 4th single under Universal Music J
(13th overall), "Precious," was released on September 17, 2008. Produced by long-time collaborator Yasutaka Nakata
, it became her most successful charting single on the Oricon
Weekly Charts, charting at the 17th position. Afterward, Meg went on a brief break and recorded her one night show, "Meg Premium Live 'Party'" at the Shibuya-AX
concert hall in Shibuya
. This would later be released as a live DVD special on February 25, 2009. On December 26, 2008, Meg's Universal website announced her 5th single under Universal Music J
(14th overall), "Freak." Described by her website to have a "rockin'" new sound, this single marked a departure from her work with Nakata
and she was instead produced by the English band Hadouken!
. "Freak" was released February 11, 2009. On April 1, 2009, "Beautiful" was officially announced with track listings and a teaser cover on her official website, and on April 6, 2009, the album was officially announced on her Universal
website, complete with covers, full track listings, details, and album samples.
Meg (singer)
Meg born on October 3, 1980 in Hiroshima, Japan, is a Japanese singer-songwriter, composer, and fashion designer.-History:Meg made her singing debut in July 2002 with the song "Scanty Blues", produced by Yasuyuki Okamura....
, released by Universal Music J
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
on May 27, 2009 in Japan It was released in two formats: as a CD-only version, and a limited edition CD+DVD version. The first press bonuses for the limited press DVD included four music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
s, a photograph collection, two postcards, and special first press packaging, as well as an external bonus, a poster. This album, like Meg's last two albums, is produced by Yasutaka Nakata
Yasutaka Nakata
is a Japanese songwriter, music producer and DJ. He formed the group Capsule in 1997 with vocalist Toshiko Koshijima and himself as composer/producer when both were 17. They formally debuted as capsule in 2001....
of capsule.
Information
After the release of her third studio album, "AquaberryAquaberry
Aquaberry is the third studio album by Japanese musician Meg, released on March 28, 2007. It is also her second album released under her now-capitalized stage name "MEG", which Meg herself stated was because of aesthetic reasons as well as her newfound style. "Aquaberry" managed to sell higher...
" Meg was reportedly back in the studio recording new material for future releases. Her 4th single under Universal Music J
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
(13th overall), "Precious," was released on September 17, 2008. Produced by long-time collaborator Yasutaka Nakata
Yasutaka Nakata
is a Japanese songwriter, music producer and DJ. He formed the group Capsule in 1997 with vocalist Toshiko Koshijima and himself as composer/producer when both were 17. They formally debuted as capsule in 2001....
, it became her most successful charting single on the Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
Weekly Charts, charting at the 17th position. Afterward, Meg went on a brief break and recorded her one night show, "Meg Premium Live 'Party'" at the Shibuya-AX
Shibuya-AX
Shibuya-AX is a concert hall in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, near the Yoyogi National Gymnasium.It is the only purpose-built concert hall or "live house" in the Tokyo metropolitan area that can accommodate 1,500 people...
concert hall in Shibuya
Shibuya, Tokyo
is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. As of 2008, it has an estimated population of 208,371 and a population density of 13,540 persons per km². The total area is 15.11 km²....
. This would later be released as a live DVD special on February 25, 2009. On December 26, 2008, Meg's Universal website announced her 5th single under Universal Music J
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
(14th overall), "Freak." Described by her website to have a "rockin'" new sound, this single marked a departure from her work with Nakata
Yasutaka Nakata
is a Japanese songwriter, music producer and DJ. He formed the group Capsule in 1997 with vocalist Toshiko Koshijima and himself as composer/producer when both were 17. They formally debuted as capsule in 2001....
and she was instead produced by the English band Hadouken!
Hadouken!
Hadouken! are an English grime, electronica, dance band who formed in Leeds in October 2006 by singer, writer and producer James Smith, alongside his girlfriend, synth player Alice Spooner, guitarist Daniel "Pilau" Rice, and drummer Nick Rice. The band name is taken from the name of a special...
. "Freak" was released February 11, 2009. On April 1, 2009, "Beautiful" was officially announced with track listings and a teaser cover on her official website, and on April 6, 2009, the album was officially announced on her Universal
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
website, complete with covers, full track listings, details, and album samples.
DVD
- "Precious
" - "Freak ＜yasutaka nakata remix＞
" - "Skin
" - "Beautiful
"
Charts
| Chart | Peak Position | Sales Total |
|---|---|---|
| Oricon Daily Chart | #6 | N/A |
| Oricon Weekly Chart | #10 | 11,440 |