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Smiles

Hitomi Shimatani · 2009

18 min · 4 tracks · pop music

A vibrant blend of upbeat pop melodies and heartfelt lyrics that encapsulate youthful optimism.

Smiles is a single by Hitomi Shimatani, released in 2009. A vibrant blend of upbeat pop melodies and heartfelt lyrics that encapsulate youthful optimism. 'Smiles' marked a significant moment in Hitomi's career as it solidified her presence in the J-Pop scene post-2000s. The title track 'SMILES' received considerable radio play, contributing to its commercial success and further cementing her status in Japanese pop music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Smiles sound like?

A vibrant blend of upbeat pop melodies and heartfelt lyrics that encapsulate youthful optimism. Rooted in pop music.

What makes Smiles by Hitomi Shimatani notable?

'Smiles' marked a significant moment in Hitomi's career as it solidified her presence in the J-Pop scene post-2000s. The title track 'SMILES' received considerable radio play, contributing to its commercial success and further cementing her status in Japanese pop music. By the time 'Smiles' was released in 2009, Hitomi Shimatani had established herself as a pop artist with several successful albums. This album followed her previous release, showcasing her growth and return to a lighter, more optimistic sound after exploring diverse musical styles in earlier works.

How many songs are on Smiles?

Smiles has 4 tracks, running approximately 18 minutes.

Tracklist

4 tracks·18:58

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 SMILES Standout 4:12
  • 2 Stay with me Standout 5:18
  • 3 SMILES -Instrumental- Standout 4:11
  • 4 Stay with me -Instrumental- 5:17

Release Date

March 4, 2009

Genre

pop music

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Artist Origin

Japan

Runtime

18 min 58 sec