sai 868 Posted November 12, 2014 Charisma.com MC Itsuka and DJ Gonchi have been best friends since junior high, they formed Charisma.com in 2011, and started playing shows in 2012. Released July 2013, their effortlessly aloof mini-album, I I Syndrome, set tongues wagging in Japan, where their don’t-give-a-shit attitude and nakedly negative lyrics are the perfect antidote to their home country’s suffocating auto-politeness.Their mission is to “turn your frustrations into songs”. I can't believe there wasn't an artist thread for these two flawless ladies yet. I personally feel like they're one of the strongest artists in J-pop at the moment and DIStopping is most probably the best pop album I've heard all year. Any more of you who enjoy them? 3 ghost, Visutox and Spectralion reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spectralion 394 Posted November 12, 2014 I love that MV! I've showed that MV to my friends who doesn't know J-music and they instantly hooked! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eiheartx 1310 Posted November 12, 2014 Thanks to M-H banner, I've checked this band with this PV, was pleased with what I've heard, so I downloaded DIStopping. I think they're very interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nekkichi 6043 Posted November 12, 2014 does anyone have a link for their lyrics translations? ty 1 CAT5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shmilly 519 Posted November 12, 2014 Something hooked me with that video. I'm gonna check out their album now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pretsy 1343 Posted November 12, 2014 They are truly awesome And let's not forget their latest back-to-the-80s flashback: Ps. yes, Tempura Kidz have a notable role in this song too (doing bg vox, rather than being just a dance troupe for the PV) 2 Visutox and Peace Heavy mk II reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Visutox 188 Posted November 12, 2014 I've listened to DIStopping some weeks ago and I really enjoyed it. They're awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus 7997 Posted November 13, 2014 Charisma.com are definitely the surprise hit of the year. Wasn't expecting something as groovy as DIStopping but I can't recommend it enough. Extra props to MC Itsuka for not sounding awkward while rapping in Japanese. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAT5 9075 Posted November 13, 2014 Extra props to MC Itsuka for not sounding awkward while rapping in Japanese. THIS SO MUCH. There's actually a lot of cool stuff going on in Japanese hip hop, but a good amount of it is ruined by MCs not knowing how to flow properly over a beat. It seems to be either a general quirk to the language or just a fundamental misunderstanding of how hip hop works lol. Either way, Japanese rappers like Itsuka are appreciated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beni 2149 Posted April 3, 2015 Anyone else already seen this? Pretty cool and fun! Their latest efforts after the album release have been pretty meh to me but this is rekindling the massive love I had for them with that album. 5 Original Saku, ghost, Pretsy and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original Saku 1593 Posted April 3, 2015 LOL that was a pretty fun song, I can dig it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herpes 1597 Posted April 3, 2015 in the past 3 months they've turned their sound into perfume, if perfume were talented and had creative control. into it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zombiesatemycereal 64 Posted April 4, 2015 Some of the comic parts remind me of WarioWare, liking the new style a lot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original Saku 1593 Posted April 4, 2015 I hope we get another album this year, or at least something other than singles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pretsy 1343 Posted April 4, 2015 Ohh, beni put this up in here already 8D In this case I might return the favor and say that Perfume comparison was a bit rude, considering the fact that Charisma girls have no need to be some dancing marionettes of a hipster producer :V Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghost 2687 Posted May 11, 2015 Guys! Charisma.com went major! Major News They're releasing their first major debut album "OLest" on July 8th of this year. CDJapan I'm happy for them, but I just hope their sound doesn't change too much or they don't become too mainstream. Still, congrats to them! 1 CAT5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beni 2149 Posted May 12, 2015 ^ Exactly what you said, man! Am happy for them, but I'm also so scared with how their sound'll have possibly altered due to this. Hopefully not but I'm doubting that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jigsaw9 6783 Posted May 12, 2015 LOL I totally thought I read that they already became major back in the day with the release of their full album... guess not then. XD Looking forward to it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spectralion 394 Posted March 21, 2017 They just released new album, "not not me" The title is somewhat described the whole album, which is less electronic than usual and more rock. Somewhat not like charisma.com. The sound of heavy and bold bassline, the twangy guitarplay, trumpet, and even saxophone are added on their music. ...and this album is definitely one a great thrilling ride. 1 nekkichi reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nekkichi 6043 Posted March 21, 2017 (edited) oh ty <3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOU5zlLDIow watching this while waiting 4 my jpopsuki purchase delivered, shit is good I'm living for PV track, and gwen stefani-ish vibe in yajiuma dance chorus, but it's a rly mediocre album overall, z-z-z-z-z Edited March 21, 2017 by nekkichi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herpes 1597 Posted March 21, 2017 Ugh I was really hopeful as the two eps last year were very very good, this was a bore. The title track sounds like the fucking chainsmokers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nekkichi 6043 Posted March 22, 2017 yajiuma dance is written/composed by cibo matto, no wonder it makes me so happy 💕💕💕 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spectralion 394 Posted March 22, 2017 12 hours ago, nekkichi said: but it's a rly mediocre album overall, z-z-z-z-z So, which artist or even which album should I try if I want to know what the definition of NOT mediocre album My library of pop music is still small :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nekkichi 6043 Posted March 23, 2017 On 3/22/2017 at 11:45 AM, Spectralion said: So, which artist or even which album should I try if I want to know what the definition of NOT mediocre album I have a really narrow taste in pop, but if we're talking charisma, I have most of disstopping and 愛泥C kept in my playlist; their other releases (including this one) are a snooze, save for one or two good songs per CD. 1 Zeus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spectralion 394 Posted March 23, 2017 1 hour ago, nekkichi said: their other releases (including this one) are a snooze, save for one or two good songs per CD. Basically, I'm only listened to their music video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
