[article] Knife Is Beautiful

[monsoonbaby]

^ Agree 100%!!! That's why both Coco and Hikki's "American dream" is a failure... Hikki should really just stick with her original style, that people would like her more.

"Some major Japanese pop artists have tried to sell their records in America, and they have failed. I think the reason is that their music just imitates Western-style music. It lacks individuality. I think only really creative bands could have a chance to be popular in the U.S., and I don't know any such bands who've tried so far."

Disagree 100%!!! Lack of individuality!? No way! I admit that I really do think some Japanese artists/groups copied Western style and some really overdid the Western-ish, but there are a lot more who has their own unique style. Especially the "I don't know any such bands who've tried so far" comment is total crap. I am sure the one who said this only heard a little corner of the big Japanese music realm. And talking about uniqueness, try find someone who sings enka in America!! (maybe this is too far-fetched...ignore it~)