Toko Furuuchi Interview – Round 2 by Dennis A. Amith (J!-ENT Interviews and Articles)

Toko Furuuchi is one of the more recognized names in Japan when it comes to singing and also creating songs for a good number of music artists in Japan. With a new album in Japan and a recent performance in New York City, J!-ENT’s Dennis Read More …

a-nation ’09 Best Hit Live (a J!-ENT Music DVD Review)

a nation ’09, the summer music festival for one of Japan’s largest music labels avex entertainment, inc. featured surprise performances, especially the return of musician/music producer Tetsuya Komuro.  If you are a fan of avex artists/groups especially Ayumi Hamasaki, “a nation ’09 Best Hit Live” Read More …

miray – Foreplay (a J!-ENT World Groove Album Review)

miray’s third mini-album for the year and for the most part, there are cool collaborations and really cool upbeat pop/reggae dance hall tracks but where the mini-album starts off quite well, is hampered by its final three tracks.  Otherwise, an average at best mini-album. ARTIST: Read More …

moumoon – On the right (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single Review)

“moumoon experiments with a different style of music with their fifth single ‘On the right’.  Featuring a more mellow, happier upbeat pop track, the single also features a solid rock track and an all English track as well.  Overall, a solid single from the duo.” Read More …

AMAZING NUTS! DVD BOX SET (A J!-ENT Anime DVD Review)

As the entertainment company Avex is known for the music industry, they have their sites set on various areas of entertainment such as film and definitely in the area of animation. One of the most ambitious projects is “Amazing Nuts!”, featuring a joint collaboration between Read More …