Light Ahead
2010 EP by Iconiq
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Light Ahead is the first Japanese-language extended play by Japanese born-South Korean singer Iconiq, released on September 15, 2010, through Rhythm Zone.[1] The EP contains seven tracks, including three songs from Change Myself, the promotional single "Tokyo Lady" and the lead single of the same name.[2] The DVD features three music videos directed by Diane Martel, as well as footage from Iconiq's debut Japanese concert in May, 2010. On the cover she is shown turning round with some kind of headdress made of animal fur.[2][3][4]
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| Released | September 15, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2010 | |||
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| Length | 29:36 | |||
| Label | Rhythm Zone | |||
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Background
The extended play is Iconiq's third physical release in Japan, after her debut album Change Myself in March 2010, and her first physical single "Tokyo Lady" a month prior. Change Myself saw moderate commercial success, debuting at #3 and eventually selling over 60,000 copies.[5][6] "Tokyo Lady" also saw some success, debuting in the top 20.[6]
Promotion
Much of the promotion of the EP centred on "Tokyo Lady," which was her fourth song used as the Shiseido Maquillage range commercial song, and the third commercial to feature Iconiq personally. The song was also used in a range of commercials for Recochoku, Weider and Jelly products and A-Nation 2010.[7] Iconiq performed at A-Nation concerts in early August, including being one of the featured musicians on the Tetsuya Komuro-written theme song for the event, "Thx a Lot".[8]
Three music videos were produced for the songs on the EP, including the video for "Tokyo Lady." The videos were all directed by veteran American music video director Diane Martel.[2][3][4] One of these songs, the title track "Light Ahead," was used in commercials for Maquillage in September.[9]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Girl Power" | Michico, T. Kura | 3:51 |
| 2. | "Tokyo Lady" | NaNa Music, Uta | 5:16 |
| 3. | "Change Myself" | Hiro | 4:06 |
| 4. | "Light Ahead" | Momo "Mocha" N., U-Key Zone | 5:02 |
| 5. | "I.D" (feat. Verbal (M-Flo)) | Verbal, Suguru Yamamoto, Hisashi Nawata, Minami | 4:10 |
| 6. | "Kiss & Cry" | Kaoru Kami, Tomokazu Matsuzawa | 3:33 |
| 7. | "Bye Now!" | Michico, T. Kura | 3:38 |
| Total length: | 29:36 | ||
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| 1. | "Tokyo Lady (Music Video)" | Diane Martel | |
| 2. | "Light Ahead (Music Video)" | D. Martel | |
| 3. | "Kiss & Cry (Music Video)" | D. Martel | |
| 4. | "Iconiq Premium Live @ 2010.5.16 Shibuya AX" |
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Personnel
Personnel details were sourced from Light Ahead's liner notes booklet.[12]
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