Utada will release a 12" Vinyl and CD5 single of "Devil Inside" on September 14th in the US. It features various remixes and alternative versions of "Devil Inside" by RJD2, The Scumfrog, and Richard "Humpty" Vission. Check out utada.com for the complete tracklistings of both releases.
Aug-25-2004
UTADA CONTEST
Utadaexodus.com/ENTER NOW to win a trip for two to see Utada in New York City, a 20 GB Apple iPod, and an autographed copy of her new album, "Exodus." You must be a resident of the United States to enter the contest. Good luck!!!
Aug-25-2004
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"EXODUS" ALBUM COVER AND TRACKLISTING REVEALED
Exodus Album Cover click to enlarge (1421 x 1412)
ALBUM COVERTRACKLISTING
Opening
Devil Inside
Exodus '044. THE WORKOUT
Easy Breezy
Tippy Toe
Hotel Lobby
Animato
Crossover Interlude
Kremlin Dusk
You Make Me Want To Be A Man
Wonder 'Bout
Let Me Give You My Love
About Me
Aug-4-2004 UTADA SHOOTS VIDEO FOR SINGLE "EASY BREEZY"
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"Easy Breezy" Impacts Radio September 7th
First single from 'Exodus,' Utadas anticipated US debut album out October 5 on Island Records
Singer/songwriter Utada has just completed work on the video for "Easy Breezy," the first single from her upcoming Island Records US debut, 'Exodus.' "Easy Breezy" Impacts Radio September 7th.
The video, directed by Jake Nava, was shot in late July in Los Angeles, CA. Utada took her first driving lesson in NYC before coming to the video shoot in LA, in order to look relaxed and natural in the driver's seat of a vintage Ferrarri. Excitement is already building for 'Exodus.' Time Magazine has deemed Utada "one of the brightest young pop stars in the world" while Elle raves "Utada's got the sweet-tart bite of Cibo Matto and the vocal chops of Bjork on her first English language CD, out this fall."
Jake Nava made a reputation for himself in the UK with videos for a wide range of artists, including Ms. Dynamite, Atomic Kitten, Holly Valance, Roni Size & Reprazent, and The Lo-Fidelity Allstars. He has since broken out on the American music scene, with several MTV Video Music Awards nominations this year for his videos for Beyonce ("Naughty Girl") and Usher ("Burn"). See photo from the video shoot
Jul-6-2004 "EASY BREEZY," ADDED TO THE LISTENING SESSION AND AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON ITUNES
After a great week of sales for "Devil Inside" on all of the online digital services, we've added Utada's first radio single, "Easy Breezy," to the utada.com listening party, and made it available exclusively on iTunes.
Exciting singer/songwriter releases US debut EXODUS on Island Records Oct. 5
21-year-old singer/songwriter Utada will offer a fresh new sound for music fans this Fall when her US debut album, EXODUS, is released Oct. 5 on Island. An enigmatic fusion of alternative, pop, dance and funk grooves, EXODUS features witty lyrics and well-crafted melodies. The first remix single on the album is "Devil Inside," an hypnotic dance track laced with electronic Asian-flavored beats that is sure to be a club favorite. Another winning track is the sunny pop melody "Easy Breezy," which will be the first radio single off the album.
Utada is also joined on her debut album by some outstanding special guests such as drummer Jon Theodore from Mars Volta, who delivers an infectious groove on "Kremlin Dusk," and master producer Timbaland who adds his funky touch to "Exodus '04," "Wonder 'Bout" and "Let Me Give You My Love." Here's what they had to say about recording with Utada: "She's above the typical trappings of pop music because her voice is beautiful and she writes her own music. She has discerning taste that sort of transcends the genre. It's not really classifiable." --Jon Theodore of Mars Volta
"We did some great work together-Exodus is such a fabulous song and Utada is the best!" --Timbaland
June-16-2004 REMEMBER THIS NAME: UTADA
Exciting singer/songwriter to release US debut on Island Records this Fall
"One of the brightest young pop stars in the world" -Christopher John Farley, Time Magazine
June 16, 2004 - In Fall 2004, 21-year-old singer/songwriter Utada will introduce the US to her enigmatic fusion of alternative, pop, dance and funk grooves with EXODUS, her US debut on Island Records. The stylish young star composes, writes and arranges all her songs, infusing her music with seductive, witty lyrics and well-crafted melodies. She is joined on her debut album by some outstanding special guests that reflect her varied tastes: drummer Jon Theodore from Mars Volta delivers an infectious groove on "Kremlin Dusk," and master producer Timbaland, who adds his funky touch to "Exodus '04," "Wonder 'Bout" and "Let Me Give You My Love."
Raised in New York in a musical family (her father is a musician/producer and her mom was a beloved traditional-style Japanese singer in Japan), Utada was fed a diverse musical diet of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, The Police, and Dr. Dre, all of whom left their mark on Utada's musical style. At age 13, she was approached by Toshiba EMI to write several Japanese pop songs, resulting shortly thereafter in her first major album for the label in 1999. The release sold over 10 million copies in Japan, catapulting Utada to superstar status at just 15 years of age. So watch out US...Utada fever is one the way this Fall! www.utada.com
