Act IV: Keiko Toda Discusses Her Original Album 'ACTRESS' (Part 2)
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March 11, 2015

Act IV: Keiko Toda Discusses Her Original Album 'ACTRESS' (Part 2)


Act IV: Keiko Toda Discusses Her Original Album 'ACTRESS' (2)


The original album 'ACTRESS' features 10 tracks. Alongside esteemed artists like Koki Mitani, Ryudo Uzaki, and Yasushi Akimoto, it also includes contributions from rising talents such as Naka Nakamura and Go Ueki of PaniCrew. Young sensibilities create a new world.


Live Photos by Maiko MiyagawaPhoto by Jamandfix




Warm relationships miraculously bore fruit.



We discussed with the staff who to ask for songs for the original album 'ACTRESS,' and I was deeply moved when everyone readily agreed.

I've known Go Ueki of PaniCrew like a younger brother for a long time, so of course, I asked him to participate in making this album.
He usually writes songs for his own group, and this was his first time providing music for anyone else, but he enthusiastically took on the challenge!!

We talk often, so he really understands my "true self," and we created a cool R&B-style song. I often listen to that kind of music, so I was happy he grasped the nuance.












This was my first time meeting Naka Nakamura. We met alone at first and talked all night about our lives as women and many other things (laughs).
I asked her for a ballad from the start. This was also her first time writing a song for someone else.
We talked about how there are many kinds of women, each with different experiences, and how working women are doing their best. I hoped she would capture even a hint of my essence, and she brilliantly incorporated it, giving me a superb song and title.

At first, I heard her demo tape of her singing and playing guitar, and I was moved to tears.
Working with people of my generation, younger people, and various other age groups, this album has become a gem.
I believe the connections made through people, the requests for their work, and the richness of those relationships have culminated here.
Warm relationships created something miraculous.

Latest information on Keiko Toda
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http://www.granpapa.com/production/toda/

Keiko Toda Live Show 'ACTRESS'

Concert Performers
Kahori Aso, Kanako Irie, Nao Hirazawa, Naoki Saito
Concert Planning & Production
Nelke Planning
Concert Photography
Maiko Miyagawa
Concert Pamphlet & Jacket Photography| Seiichi Uozumi

Purchase popular original T-shirts at the live venue.



We are specially offering T-shirts from Keiko Toda's original brand, which were popular and sold out at the venue during the 'ACTRESS' live tour.
We are also launching sales of the original bags, which also sold out at the venue.
Please make a purchase.

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Act IV: Keiko Toda Discusses Her Original Album 'ACTRESS' (2)



Single 'Tsuyogari'
Released December 19, 2007 (Wed)!
1,200 yen (tax included)
Victor Entertainment

(Tracklist)
01. Tsuyogari
02. CAT'S EYE
03. V.I.P
04. Tsuyogari (instrumental)
05. CAT'S EYE (instrumental)
06. V.I.P (instrumental)



Act IV: Keiko Toda Discusses Her Original Album 'ACTRESS' (2)



Album 'ACTRESS'
Released September 5, 2007
3,000 yen (tax included)
Victor Entertainment

(Tracklist)
V.I.P
Hitoriotome
Nokko no Wagamama Boogie
Onna Tomodachi
Sasayaka na J-Game
Koe no Omamori Kudasai
Tsuyogari
Sato no Aki
V.I.P the Tribal Mix
Kōsmosu ni Kimi to