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4 Real

Crystal Kay · 2003

51 min · 11 tracks · J-pop ยท R&B

A vibrant blend of J-pop and R&B infused with catchy hooks and smooth, soulful melodies.

Why listen to this

Best for
steady pacing with gradual peaks catchy hooks for sing-alongs smooth melodies for relaxation
Context
In 2003, Crystal Kay was cementing her status as a prominent figure in the J-pop scene, following her successful debut album 'Crystal Kay' released two years earlier. '4 Real' marked her third studio album and showcased her evolution as an artist, incorporating more mature themes and diverse musical influences.
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J-pop, R&B

4 Real is an album by Crystal Kay, released in 2003. A vibrant blend of J-pop and R&B infused with catchy hooks and smooth, soulful melodies. '4 Real' was notable for its commercial success, reaching No. 10 on the Oricon Albums Chart and solidifying Crystal Kay's position in the Japanese music industry. The album's singles, particularly 'I LIKE IT,' received considerable radio airplay, contributing to her growing popularity and paving the way for future cross-genre experimentation in J-pop. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 4 Real sound like?

A vibrant blend of J-pop and R&B infused with catchy hooks and smooth, soulful melodies. Rooted in J-pop and R&B.

What makes 4 Real by Crystal Kay notable?

'4 Real' was notable for its commercial success, reaching No. 10 on the Oricon Albums Chart and solidifying Crystal Kay's position in the Japanese music industry. The album's singles, particularly 'I LIKE IT,' received considerable radio airplay, contributing to her growing popularity and paving the way for future cross-genre experimentation in J-pop. In 2003, Crystal Kay was cementing her status as a prominent figure in the J-pop scene, following her successful debut album 'Crystal Kay' released two years earlier. '4 Real' marked her third studio album and showcased her evolution as an artist, incorporating more mature themes and diverse musical influences.

Who is 4 Real for?

4 Real works well if you're into steady pacing with gradual peaks, catchy hooks for sing-alongs and smooth melodies for relaxation.

How many songs are on 4 Real?

4 Real has 11 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·51:54

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Boyfriend -partII- Standout 5:00
  • 2 I LIKE IT Standout 5:44
  • 3 nice and slow 3:34
  • 4 I'm Not Alone 5:20
  • 5 What Time Is It? 4:05
  • 6 Candy 4:22
  • 7 Can't be Stopped 4:29
  • 8 lead me to the end 3:58
  • 9 ็‰‡ๆƒณใ„ 4:23
  • 10 OVER THE RAINBOW Standout 3:56
  • 11 DO U LIKE IT? (extended mix) 7:01

Release Date

November 27, 2003

Genre

J-pop

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

51 min 54 sec