～待望のオリジナルアルバム発売决定!!!～ 170万枚を超えるセールスを记录したBEST ALBUM『BEST FICTION』を経て、 新たな気持ちで临む2年半振りの待望のオリジナルALBUMが発売决定！ アルバムリード曲となる「FAST CAR」、话题のヴィダルサスーンCMソング「MY LOVE」「COPY THAT」、さらに久しぶりのバラード曲「The Meaning Of Us」まで、最新シングル曲「WILD」「Dr.」も含めた全12曲を収录。 『全てをカラにして新しいスタートをきりたい』と决意する、安室“最新”作！！また、DVD盘には発売中の「WILD」「Dr.」のミュージック・ビデオを含め、6曲のMVを収录！ 【DVD内容】 1.FAST CAR <Music Video> 2.LOVE GAME <Music Video> 3.WILD <Music Video> 4.The Meaning Of Us <Music Video> 5.Dr. <Music Video> 6.Defend Love <Music Video> 计6曲収录

Origin of the title While planning the album, Amuro decided she wanted to create music that would have its most profound effect live. The result is an album that is her most uptempo containing 11 hip hop songs and only one pop ballad. The term "Hip-Pop" has been coined to the describe the music on the album because of her image as a pop music icon and her transition to R&B/Hip-Hop music. Packaging and design The album art theme is that of the Pink Panther. Amuro happened to be a big fan of the Pink Panther cartoon character and wanted to include its image. A licensing deal was struck with MGM studios allowing Amuro to freely use the character in her album artwork and promotion. A special character "Namie Panther" based on Amuro herself was also created as a counterpart to the Pink Panther. Because of the Pink Panther deal, all of the material released for the album has been pink. (Amuro had stated in an interview years before that she did not like pink.) First pressing packaging of the album included Pink Panther stickers and a Pink Panther styled newspaper containing lyrics for the album. Tie-ups and theme songs "Alarm", "Girl Talk", and "WoWa" were used in TV commercials for the Lucido-L hair products. Amuro appeared in the three ad campaigns. "All for You" was the theme song of the popular Japanese drama "Kimi Ga Omoide Ni Naru Mae Ni" "No" was later used to promote the "Space of Hip-Hop Tour" DVD In the Hindi film 'Darling', in the song 'Aa Khushi Se Khud Khushi Kar Le', the first few opening lines are from the song 'Want me, want me'. It also has the same sitar sample. Before the announcement of the album, the title track, "Queen of Hip-Pop" was used as a commercial jingle for Chevrolet Suzuki Cruze automobiles. Singles Four singles were released before Queen of Hip-Hop. The first, "Alarm", released in early 2004, is her first (and to date, only) single to miss the top ten. Despite the low sales, "Alarm" became a popular hit in Japan and she performed the song at the 2004 MTV Video Awards Japan. Four months later she released "All for You", her first ballad since "I Will" in 2002. The single was a great success and became the first of three consecuitve singles to sell over 100,000 copies. She performed the song at the MTV Buzz Asia Concert. In October, the double A-side single "Girl Talk/The Speed Star" was released. However only "Girl Talk" was included on the album. Both songs were major hits. Amuro performed "Girl Talk" at the MTV Asia Aid Concert in February 2005. The last single of the album, "Want Me, Want Me", was her first single of 2005. The song was performed at the 2005 Kobe Collection before its release. "Want Me, Want Me" is an up-tempo track similar to reggaeton music and it's her first song to feature sexually aggressive lyrics. Despite this, the single was a smash hit and opened at #2 with her largest first week sales since "Say the Word". Two months later she performed the song at the 2005 MTV Video Awards Japan. Another track off the album, "WoWa" (pronounced "Ooh Wah") was released as a video and radio single but was not retailed. Sales Upon release, the album charted at number one in Japan for two days ultimately debuting at number two for the week. It has sold over 475,600 copies and is the 27th best selling album of 2005. Queen of Hip-Pop debuted at #1 on the Taiwanese J-Pop chart and #2 on the Combo Chart. In the second quarter of 2006, Avex reported that Queen of Hip-Pop sold 494,000 copies in Japan.[1] Album information After "No",there is a hidden track which has no official title but is known to fans as "No Pt.2" or "Yes". At 4:06,the listener begins to hear the subtle sounds of the hidden track beginning. The song is a slower version of "No" with new lyrics and vocals. It also features lyrics from her song "WoWa" with variations of: I'ma make ya mine. and I'ma read ya mind. The version posted on sites such as Imeem clocks in at about 2:35. Credits and personnel Queen of Hip-Pop Produced by Nao'ymt All instruments performed by Nao'ymt Mixed by D.O.I. WANT ME, WANT ME Produced by SUGI-V Co-Produced by Michico Vocal Produced by Michico All instruments performed by SUGI-V Mixed by D.O.I. WoWa Produced by Nao'ymt All instruments performed by Nao'ymt Mixed by D.O.I. I Wanna Show You My Love Produced by T.Kura Vocal Produced by Michico All instruments performed by T.Kura Mixed by T.Kura GIRL TALK Produced by T.Kura Vocal Produced by Michico All instruments performed by T.Kura Mixed by T.Kura Free Produced by Nao'ymt All instruments performed by Nao'ymt Mixed by Yoshiaki Onishi My Darling Produced by T.Kura Vocal Produced by Michico Additional Vocals by L.L.BROTHERS All instruments performed by T.Kura Mixed by T.Kura Ups & Downs duet with Nao'ymt Produced by Nao'ymt All instruments performed by Nao'ymt Mixed by Yoshiaki Onishi I Love You Produced by C."Tricky" Stewart Japanese Lyrics by Shoko Fujibayashi All instruments performed by C."Tricky" Stewart Track Recorded by Brian"B-Luv"Thomas Mixed by Carlton Lynn ALL FOR YOU Arranged by Jun Abe & Ryoki Matsumoto Chorus arranged by Ryoki Matsumoto Programmed by Jun Abe Chorus: Ryoki Matsumoto Piano & Keyboard: Jun Abe Guitar: Kenji Suzuki Strings: Rush by Takashi Katou Mixed by Junya Endo ALARM All instruments performed by MONK Mixed by Yoshiaki Onishi No Produced by Nao'ymt All instruments performed by Nao'ymt Mixed by D.O.I. Lead and Background Vocals directed by Nao'ymt(#1,8,12), Michico(#2,4,5,7), Daisuke Imai(#3,6,9), Kenji Sano(#11) Recorded by Toshihiro Wako, except #3 (by Yusuke Abe) and #10 (by Toshihiro Wako & Eiji Kameda) Mastered by Tom Coyne

8ヶ月ぶりとなる待望のNew Singleは、フジテレビ系ドラマ『ヒミツの花園』(出演: 釈由美子、要潤、他)主題歌、さらに「ポケメロ JOY SOUND」CMタイアップソングに決定!! 安室奈美恵とのコンビにはハッチリ定評のあるNao'ymtをプロデューサーに迎え、切なくも輝いた、「幸せな気持ちになれる」感動的なミディアム・ポップナンバーで、2007年第1弾SINGLEを飾る!!

安室奈美恵、6年振りのベストアルバム発売決定！ 大ヒットSINGLEから全15曲＋大型タイアップが付いた新曲2曲を加えた、待望のBEST ALBUMが発売決定！　DVD付には全17曲のMUSIC VIDEOを収録予定！ 2002年SINGLE「Wishing On The Same Star」から、Fashion × Music × Vidal Sassonキャンペーン第1弾 SINGLE「60s 70s 80s」までの全15曲に加え、2008年7月からO.A.予定のFashion × Music × Vidal Sassonキャンペーン 第2弾の新曲「Do Me More」、しずちゃん（南海キャンディーズ）主演のNHKドラマ「乙女のパンチ」（6/19スタート）の 主題歌「タイトル未定」も収録される、待望のBEST ALBUMが遂に発売決定！　2008年最大にして最強のALBUMです！