Dangerman is the second Japanese studio album by South Korean recording artist Seven. It was released on December 7, 2016, under Victor Entertainment. His first studio album in ten years since First Seven (2006), the record is meant to showcase a different perspective of the singer. Dangerman was released in three editions: Regular, Limited, and Premium Editions.
| Dangerman | ||||
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 Regular Edition cover | ||||
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| Released | December 7, 2016 | |||
| Genre | R&B, dance | |||
| Length | 46:51 | |||
| Language | Japanese, Korean | |||
| Label | Victor Entertainment | |||
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| Singles from Dangerman | ||||
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Background
editThe release of Dangerman was announced on October 5, 2016, with a release date of December 7.[1] It marks the first time in ten years since the release of his previous Japanese studio album First Seven.[2]
Music structure
editA R&B and dance record, Seven also incorporates elements of punk into Dangerman.[3] The opening title track is classified as a dance song "with a distinguished dark atmosphere".[4] It is followed by "Feel the Fire", a fast-paced song. "Eternity Love" accentuates a "sexy feeling".[5] Described as a "retro" funk song coupled with acoustic brass,[6] "Give It to Me" was previously included on the mini-album I Am Seven (2016).[1] "Dear You" is sung in Seven's "unique sweet voice".[5] "5-6-7" is an R&B track which was also previously included on I Am Seven.[1]
Release and promotion
editSeven released "Rainbow" as the first single from the album on July 7, 2016.[7] It debuted at number eight on the weekly Oricon Singles Chart;[8] the single charted for two weeks and went on to sell over 15,000 copies by the end of its chart run.[9][10] During the 2016 Seven Fan Meeting 1109 birthday event on November 9, Seven showcased the music video for the title track.[2]
Dangerman was released in three editions: Regular Edition;[11] Limited Edition with bonus DVD content that includes the music video for "Dangerman" and its making;[12] and Premium Edition which includes original goods.[13]
Commercial performance
editOn the chart dated December 19, 2016, Dangerman went on to debut at number 24 on the weekly Oricon Albums Chart, selling 3,732 copies in its first week.[14] It also ranked at number 34 on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart and number 22 on the Top Album Sales chart.[15][16]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dangerman" | Kaoru Kami | Jeff Miyahara, Takashi Fukuda | Miyahara, Fukuda | 4:02 |
| 2. | "Feel the Fire" | Miyahara | Miyahara, Erik Lidbom | Lidbom | 3:45 |
| 3. | "Eternity Love" | Miyakei | Daichi, Shikata, Shunsuke Harada | Harada | 3:24 |
| 4. | "Rainbow" | Yōichirō Takagi | Hayato Tanaka | Tanaka | 4:25 |
| 5. | "Give It to Me" | Seven, Mafly | The Stereotypes, Seven, Kameron "Kam Parker" Glasper | The Stereotypes | 3:14 |
| 6. | "Dear You" | Miyakei | Daichi, Harada | Harada | 4:04 |
| 7. | "Fate" | H.U.B. | Hikari | Hikari | 3:38 |
| 8. | "5-6-7" | Seven | Seven | Seven, Mads Eg | 3:02 |
| 9. | "Love Mystery" | Hirai Yuka | Yōji Noi | Harada, Keisuke Koyama | 4:57 |
| 10. | "I Hate It" | Taka Ruscar | Dele Ladimeji, Jamie Sellers | Sellers | 2:58 |
| 11. | "One" | Hikari | Hikari | Hikari | 4:35 |
| 12. | "We Need Is Love" | Tsukasa | Tsukasa, Jun Suyama | Suyama | 4:47 |
| Total length: | 46:51 | ||||
Charts
edit| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Japan Hot Albums[15] | 34 |
| Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales[16] | 22 |
| Oricon Albums Chart[14] | 24 |
References
edit- ^ a b c SE7EN、10年ぶりの日本フルアルバム「Dangerman」12/7発売決定. Musicman-NET (in Japanese). F.B.Communications, Magnet Company. October 5, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ a b SE7EN、10年ぶりの日本フルアルバムのリード曲「Dangerman」MV公開！. Excite Japan (in Japanese). Excite. November 10, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Kim, Yu-young (November 10, 2016). "Se7en to release Japanese album". The Korea Herald. Herald Media. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ SE7EN、日本2ndフルアルバム『Dangerman』12月リリース. Innolife (in Japanese). November 10, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ a b Lee, Ha-na (December 7, 2016). 세븐, 오늘(7일) 日 정규 앨범 'DANGER MAN' 발표. Seoul Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ Choi, Na-yeong (October 11, 2016). 세븐, 컴백 키워드는 '레트로&와일드'..뮤비티저 공개. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ SE7EN、シングル「RAINBOW」トレーラー映像第7弾公開＆リリースイベント詳細が決定. Musicman-NET (in Japanese). F.B.Communications, Magnet Company. July 4, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ オリコン週間 CDシングルランキング 2016年07月04日～2016年07月10日. Oricon Style (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ RAINBOW(初回限定イエロー盤). Oricon Style (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」 －CD・ブルーレイ・DVD・書籍・コミック－. Oricon Style (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ a b Dangerman（通常盤） (in Japanese). Victor Entertainment. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ Dangerman（初回限定盤） (in Japanese). Victor Entertainment. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ a b Dangerman（プレミアム盤） (in Japanese). Victor Entertainment. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ a b オリコン週間 CDアルバムランキング 2016年12月05日～2016年12月11日 21～30位. Oricon Style (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ a b "Billboard Japan Hot Albums". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
- ^ a b "Billboard Top Albums Sales". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
- ^ Dangerman (liner notes). Seven. Victor Entertainment. 2016. 1053481845.
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