________________ 1,779 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Someone said this sounds really outdated but not in a good way. And that this sounds like a copy of an Amuro Namie song. I mean she's talented and pretty but she hasn't been successful. Her songs aren't that good. Though tbh I think her voice isn't unique enough. Maybe Kana just has the x-factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene_e 1,534 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Nope, I don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonderie 519 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I'm pretty biased since I've been a big fan of her for years, but I'd like to think she just needs a style/image that really appeals to people (tho I love her music so idk what people are thinking) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
________________ 1,779 Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 I'm pretty biased since I've been a big fan of her for years, but I'd like to think she just needs a style/image that really appeals to people (tho I love her music so idk what people are thinking) This pwns anything she has every released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakurah 400 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I dont know about the next nishino kana, but she definitely has potential to become more popular. She needs better promotions to get her more known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidguy 2,527 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Kana has Sony's promotional money, Airi does not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
후추 279 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 basically better management. to me she's pretty but had such a generic style, not distinguishable compared to other singer mentioned above. they had their own distinct characteristic that made people turn to remember. her song is good to me. its just an image making that need to be perfected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abra 40,910 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 No, she doesn't seem similar to Kana as an artist either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jotham 646 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 No, she doesn't seem similar to Kana as an artist either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beruda 60 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Why does any artist have to be the new anybody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misa 4,798 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I love Airi but nah, I don't think so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetRapper 6,140 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I don't think Airi and Kana have the same market, so no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brume 693 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 1. She's not similar to Nishino Kana at all. We're talking about different target market here. 2. If anything, she's more Namie Amuro style minus the edginess and the gyaru/tanned look (You know, the whole dance and pop music). 3. If you wonder whether she's gonna be the next or as big as Namie Amuro, Kana Nishino, etc.? Not gonna happen imho as long as she stays under Up-Front. She would need a big label backing and promotional budget - Sony, Universal, Avex. Maybe when her contract with Up-Front ends, she might transfer to a bigger label? Hopefully. 4. To me, her music is good although I can't disagree at the outdated comment. But I agree her concept, music and image are pretty generic so far. She released a variety of genres - dance, pop, r&b, ballad but she just doesn't have a signature sound or voice. However, I think she's off to a good start. She just debuted last year, so give her some time to explore and experiment. She probably has potential. 5. There are few other new gen female soloists: Sayanee, AAA member I forgot her name and Mariya Nishiuchi ( I know Mariya is not new, she's been a soloist for awhile). I think these girls will be her competition. 6. From H!P/Up-Front (past and current), I was most impressed by Aya Matsuura. She was the "It" and had the talent, starpower, amazing stage presence, great vocals, and strong/interesting personality. All of that at the age of 15. Even though Ayaya was mostly known for her cute idol image, her presence and starpower was so strong. She's the most successful and iconic solo act Up-Front ever had and could've maintained her popularity and reputation well post-idol if she was under a bigger agency and music label. I don't really see a similar energy, potential or presence in Airi but I wished or hope that Airi would develop herself to be more like Ayaya or other seniors. She needs Ayaya or Goto Maki as her mentor. Like adopt a more edgy style, image or something. Hopefully we could see her growth as an artist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peperoni 18 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 No, she is already more than a decade in the industry and she can't even land on chart; you can say she had the talent but in life that is not enough to be star. Kanna manage to have a break because of skills, plus luck and good management. Also I don't think Airi is writing her own song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
________________ 1,779 Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 1. She's not similar to Nishino Kana at all. We're talking about different target market here. 2. If anything, she's more Namie Amuro style minus the edginess and the gyaru/tanned look (You know, the whole dance and pop music). 3. If you wonder whether she's gonna be the next or as big as Namie Amuro, Kana Nishino, etc.? Not gonna happen imho as long as she stays under Up-Front. She would need a big label backing and promotional budget - Sony, Universal, Avex. Maybe when her contract with Up-Front ends, she might transfer to a bigger label? Hopefully. 4. To me, her music is good although I can't disagree at the outdated comment. But I agree her concept, music and image are pretty generic so far. She released a variety of genres - dance, pop, r&b, ballad but she just doesn't have a signature sound or voice. However, I think she's off to a good start. She just debuted last year, so give her some time to explore and experiment. She probably has potential. 5. There are few other new gen female soloists: Sayanee, AAA member I forgot her name and Mariya Nishiuchi ( I know Mariya is not new, she's been a soloist for awhile). I think these girls will be her competition. 6. From H!P/Up-Front (past and current), I was most impressed by Aya Matsuura. She was the "It" and had the talent, starpower, amazing stage presence, great vocals, and strong/interesting personality. All of that at the age of 15. Even though Ayaya was mostly known for her cute idol image, her presence and starpower was so strong. She's the most successful and iconic solo act Up-Front ever had and could've maintained her popularity and reputation well post-idol if she was under a bigger agency and music label. I don't really see a similar energy, potential or presence in Airi but I wished or hope that Airi would develop herself to be more like Ayaya or other seniors. She needs Ayaya or Goto Maki as her mentor. Like adopt a more edgy style, image or something. Hopefully we could see her growth as an artist. Ugh. I'm trash for Ayaya's solo material and shuffle/temporary unit songs. I just wish her transition from the cutesy idol image to a true artist could have been smoother... If only she quit H!P and Upfront earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeul 655 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 She could be successful. I mean Kara's Jiyoung got an hit song just because it was tied with a popular drama, and her song was a rip-off of Torisetsu. It all comes down to budget and promotions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocumentaLy 6,033 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 No, she doesn't seem similar to Kana as an artist either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bom 2,161 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 As much as I love Airi I don't think so.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenaiHunter 5 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Kana is boring so, no she cannot Sent from my WAS-LX1 using OneHallyu mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinpr9 34 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Being pretty and talented isn't enough. Airi needs better management, better promotion, and more of a big and appealing image to get more well-known to the public. But J-Pop industry is incompetent about promoting newcomers. Just look at Aimyon. She's not that pretty but she's talented and can become much popular thanks to her song Marigold despite the fact I love her older songs better than Marigold. This is because her management is certain that she might become popular by putting her songs via streaming. As a result, Marigold is booming and has become an incredible hit. She landed 13 songs in the Japan Hot 100 during the release of her latest album. Do you think she has appealing image to show it to public? I don't think so. She seems like an ordinary girl, but she's already got more recognition and was invited to perform in Kohaku Uta Gassen which is one of the most-viewed TV program in Japan. This is crazy and unexpected because she's not that well-known in public before Marigold was released. I'm not sure whether Airi can do what Aimyon did and I don't see her becoming the next Kana. But if she manages to score at least two or three gold-certificated songs, then I'm proud to say she's almost there to be a big star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinpr9 34 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Ugh. I'm trash for Ayaya's solo material and shuffle/temporary unit songs. I just wish her transition from the cutesy idol image to a true artist could have been smoother... If only she quit H!P and Upfront earlier. Yeah I miss these fun songs: Maybe if Airi might release these songs, I have a feeling she might become popular. But I'm still very uncertain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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