Three Questions
Three Questions (stylized as ??? (スリークエスチョン, Surii Kuesuchon)) is the third studio album by Japanese electronica singer Mitsuki Aira, released on November 17, 2010 in Japan by D-Topia Universe with distribution by Universal Music Japan.[1] The album includes songs that were previously unreleased. This is also the first album to be released under D-topia Entertainment's new label, D-Topia Universe. The promotional singles for the album were "Aishi Aisarete Ikiru no Sa" and "Why Two?". The album peaked at the number 45 position on the Oricon weekly charts, selling a total of 2,758 copies.[2][3]
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CD only cover | ||||
Studio album by Mitsuki Aira | ||||
Released | November 17, 2010 | |||
Recorded | 2010 | |||
Genre | J-Pop, electropop | |||
Length | 45:03 | |||
Language | Japanese | |||
Label | D-Topia Universe, Universal Music Japan | |||
Producer | Terukado Onishi, Han Jae-ho, Kim Seung-su, An Jun-sung | |||
Mitsuki Aira chronology | ||||
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Singles from ??? | ||||
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The album contains a cover of a Kenji Ozawa song, "Aishi Aisarete Ikiru no Sa" and the album's closing track, "Love Re:", which was written and produced by Korean producers Han Jae-Ho, Kim Seung-Su, and An Jung-Sung, who also produce songs for South Korean girl group Kara.[4]
Track listing
The CD only version includes the original track "Last Love" but in the CD+DVD version, the track "Rainbow" replaces "Last Love" on track seven.
CD+DVD / Limited edition
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Translation | Length |
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1. | "Train Train" (feat. Tamaki ROY) | Mitsuki Aira, Tamaki Roy | Kampkin Malkee | 4:03 | |
2. | "321" | Mitsuki Aira | Alex Funk It | 3:37 | |
3. | "Aishi Aisarete Ikiru no Sa" | Kenji Ozawa | Kenji Ozawa | Love Is What We Need | 5:00 |
4. | "Why Two?" | Mitsuki Aira | Alex Funk It | 4:02 | |
5. | "Rainy Tone" (Interlude) | -- | Nexx Works | 1:13 | |
6. | "Human Future" | Mitsuki Aira | Kylie & Kashii | 3:30 | |
7. | "Rainbow" | Mitsuki Aira | Nexx Works | 3:39 | |
8. | "Parameter" | Mitsuki Aira | To-West | 4:42 | |
9. | "???" (Three Questions) | Mitsuki Aira | Kampkin Malkee | 4:06 | |
10. | "Fly" | To-West | To-West, Nexx Works | 3:59 | |
11. | "Smile" | Mitsuki Aira | Alex Funk It | 3:17 | |
12. | "Love Re:" | Mitsuki Aira | Han Jae Ho, Kim Seung Soo, An Jung Sung | 3:56 |
CD only / Normal edition
No. | Title | Length |
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7. | "last love" | 4:21 |
DVD
- Aishi Aisarete Ikiru no sa (Music Clip)
- Aishi Aisarete Ikiru no sa (Music Clip Making)
- Why Two? (Music Clip)
- Why Two? (Music Clip Making)
Charts
Chart | Peak position |
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Oricon Daily albums | 16 |
Oricon Weekly albums | 45 |
Oricon Yearly albums | N/A |
Sales and certifications
Chart | Amount |
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Oricon physical sales[5] | 3,000 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Distributing label |
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Japan | November 17, 2010 | CD, CD+DVD, digital download | Universal Music Japan |
South Korea | August 19, 2011 | Digital download | Universal Music Korea |
See also
- Kara
- Kenji Ozawa
References
- "Aira Mitsuki to release next album under a new label". Tokyohive.com. 2010-09-13. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- "???(スリークエスチョン)(初回限定盤) Aira Mitsukiのプロフィールならオリコン芸能人事典-ORICON STYLE". Oricon.co.jp. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- "???(スリークエスチョン) Aira Mitsukiのプロフィールならオリコン芸能人事典-ORICON STYLE". Oricon.co.jp. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- "Aira Mitsuki teams up with KARA's Producers for new album". Tokyohive.com. 2010-09-13. Retrieved 2012-04-12.
- "オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」". Oricon. Retrieved March 4, 2011. (subscription only)