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{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| name = 4
| name = 4
| type = [[Studio album]]
| type = studio
| artist = [[Lead (band)|Lead]]
| artist = [[Lead (band)|Lead]]
| cover = Lead_-_4_(album).jpg
| cover = Lead - 4 (album).jpg
| alt = The cover consists of a mock newspaper that details the release of the group's fourth album.
| alt =
| released = July 19, 2006
| released = July 19, 2006
| recorded = 2005-2006
| recorded = 2005–2006
| venue =
| studio =
| studio =
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip-hop]], [[pop music|pop]], [[R&B]]
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[pop music|pop]], [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
| length =
| length =
| label = [[Pony Canyon|Flight Master]]<br><small>PCCA-2282 (Japan, CD)</small>
| label = [[Pony Canyon|Flight Master]]
| producer =
| producer =
| prev_title = [[Lead! Heat! Beat!]]
| prev_title = [[Lead! Heat! Beat!]]
| prev_year = 2005
| prev_year = 2005
| next_title = [[Feel the Vibes|Feel The Vibes]]
| next_title = [[Feel the Vibes]]
| next_year = 2008
| next_year = 2008
| misc = {{Singles
| misc = {{Singles
| Name = 4
| name = 4
| Type = studio
| type = studio
| Single 1 = [[Virgin Blue (song)|Virgin Blue]]
| single1 = [[Virgin Blue (song)|Virgin Blue]]
| Single 1 date = March 8, 2006
| single1date = March 8, 2006
| Single 2 = [[Summer Madness (Lead song)|Summer Madness]]
| single2 = [[Summer Madness (Lead song)|Summer Madness]]
| Single 2 date = June 21, 2006
| single2date = June 21, 2006
}}
}}
}}
}}


'''''4''''' is the fourth [[studio album]] by [[Japan]]ese [[hip-hop]] group [[Lead (band)|Lead]]. The album was released as their fourth album on their four-year anniversary. It ranked lower on the [[Oricon]] charts than their previous album, coming in at number 18 and only remaining on the charts for two weeks.
'''''4''''' is the fourth [[studio album]] by Japanese [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]] group [[Lead (band)|Lead]]. The album was released as their fourth album on their four-year anniversary. It ranked lower on the [[Oricon]] chart than their previous album, coming in at number 18 and only remaining on the chart for two weeks.


Each album came with one of four possible 3D [[trading card]]s.
Each album came with one of four possible 3D [[trading card]]s.


==Information==
==Information==
''4'' is the fourth [[studio album]] by four-member [[Japanese people|Japanese]] [[hip-hop]] [[dance troupe]] [[Lead (band)|Lead]]. It was released on their fourth anniversary as artists, giving the album its title. The album was one of their lower ranking albums on the [[Oricon Albums Chart]]s, peaking at number 18 and remaining on the charts for two consecutive weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/304509/products/660861/1/|title=4 / Lead / ORICON NEWS|work=Oricon|accessdate=September 29, 2017}}</ref> The album consisted of two preluding singles, ''[[Virgin Blue (song)|Virgin Blue]]'' and ''[[Summer Madness (Lead song)|Summer Madness]].''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://recochoku.jp/album/A2000205150/?affiliate=4350010198|title=『バージンブルー』Lead / シングル、アルバム、ハイレゾ|work=RecoChoku|accessdate=September 30, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hmv.co.jp/artist_Lead_000000000204827/item_Summer-Madness-dvd-Ltd_1336143|title=Summer Madness : Lead / ローチケHMV - PCCA-2277|work=HMV|accessdate=September 30, 2017}}</ref>
''4'' was released on Lead's fourth anniversary as artists, which was where the album's title derived. The album was one of their lower ranking albums on the [[Oricon Albums Chart]], peaking at No. 18 and remaining on the chart for two consecutive weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/304509/products/660861/1/|title=4 / Lead / ORICON NEWS|work=Oricon|access-date=September 29, 2017}}</ref> The album consisted of two preceding singles: "[[Virgin Blue (song)|Virgin Blue]]" and "[[Summer Madness (Lead song)|Summer Madness]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://recochoku.jp/album/A2000205150/?affiliate=4350010198|title=『バージンブルー』Lead / シングル、アルバム、ハイレゾ|work=RecoChoku|access-date=September 30, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hmv.co.jp/artist_Lead_000000000204827/item_Summer-Madness-dvd-Ltd_1336143|title=Summer Madness : Lead / ローチケHMV - PCCA-2277|work=HMV|access-date=September 30, 2017}}</ref>

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For the album, the group delved into the [[reggae]] genre, along with their traditional hip hop and [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] beats. The album contained eight new tracks, along with alternate versions of their songs "Summer Madness" and "One" from their "Summer Madness" single.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lead.tv/album/195/|title=4 / Lead Official Track List|work=Lead Official|access-date=September 30, 2017}}</ref> As with their previous albums, a CD+DVD combination was not included, the album carrying only a [[compact disc|CD]] version. Music videos for their songs "Summer Madness" and "Virgin Blue" were later released on their [[compilation album|compilation DVD]] ''[[Movies 3]]'' in August 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.jp/MOVIES3-DVD-Lead/dp/B001A35TUC|title=MOVIES3 [DVD]|work=Amazon Japan|access-date=September 29, 2017}}</ref>

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The song "Virgin Blue" was a cover of the same song, originally performed by six-member Japanese [[rock music|rock]] band Sally in 1984.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNhIkHSJs5k|title=SALLY バージンブルー|work=YouTube|access-date=September 30, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://middle-edge.jp/articles/I0002904|title=第二のチェッカーズ？！【SALLY】を覚えてますか？ (Second Check? Do You Remember 【SALLY】?|work=Middle Edge|access-date=September 30, 2017}}</ref> Lead's version was given an updated tempo, allowing the song to be more of dance anthem.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cdjournal.com/i/disc/virgin-blue/4106010004|title=Lead ／ バージンブルー [CD] [シングル]|work=CD Journal|access-date=September 30, 2017}}</ref> The lyrics to song were written by Sagara Yoshiaki with the modern arrangement performed by [[Suzuki Kisaburō (musician)|Suzuki Kisaburo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.utamap.com/showkasi.php?surl=B13825|title=Virgin Blue Lead lyrics information|work=UtaMap|access-date=September 30, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/ja/artist/1246352-Yoshiaki-Sagara|title=Yoshiaki Sagara Discography|work=Discogs|access-date=September 30, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/ja/artist/1339551-Kisaburo-Suzuki|title=Kisaburo Suzuki Discography|work=Discogs|access-date=September 30, 2017}}</ref>


==Promotional activities==
⚫
For the album, the group delved into the [[reggae]] genre, along with their traditional hip-hop and [[R&B]] beats. The album contained eight new tracks, along with alternate versions of their songs "Summer Madness" and "One" from their ''[[Summer Madness (Lead song)|Summer Madness]]'' single.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lead.tv/album/195/|title=4 / Lead Official Track List|work=Lead Official|accessdate=September 30, 2017}}</ref> As with their previous albums, a CD+DVD combination was not included, the album carrying only a [[compact disc|CD]] version. [[Music video]]s for their songs "Summer Madness" and "[[Virgin Blue (song)|Virgin Blue]]" were later released on their [[compilation album|compilation DVD]] ''Movies 3'' (stylized as ''Lead MOVIES3'') in August 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.jp/MOVIES3-DVD-Lead/dp/B001A35TUC|title=MOVIES3 [DVD]|work=Amazon Japan|accessdate=September 29, 2017}}</ref>
To help in promotion, the group performed several songs live and the song "Summer Madness" was used as the ending theme to the [[television program|television series]] ''We Have Muscle!'' <small>(いただきマッスル! / ''Itadaki MASSURU'')</small> during the month of July.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ctv.co.jp/chu/lady/2006/0418/|title=チュ～モク番組 いただきマッスル！|work=CTV WEBChu|access-date=September 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171001032411/http://www.ctv.co.jp/chu/lady/2006/0418/|archive-date=October 1, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://diskunion.net/clubh/ct/detail/XAT-1245364914|title=Lead / Summer Madness|work=disk union|access-date=September 30, 2017}}</ref>


March 10, 2006 on the popular Japanese show ''Music Fighter'', Lead performed "Virgin Blue".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NjhA0oNieI|title=Lead - バージンブルー (Music Fighter 2006.03.10)|work=Music Fighter|access-date=October 3, 2020}}</ref> On June 23, they performed "Summer Madness".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTsvv1S8LeA|title=Lead - Summer Madness (MF - 2006.06.23)|work=Music Fighter|access-date=October 3, 2020}}</ref> The group held their corresponding album tour ''[[Lead Upturn 2006: 4|Lead Upturn 2006 [4]]]'' throughout the summer and fall months. It was released later on [[DVD]] in December.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/304509/products/682028/1/|title=LEAD UPTURN 2006 [4] / Lead / ORICON NEWS|work=[[Oricon]]|access-date=July 7, 2007}}</ref>
⚫
The song "Virgin Blue" was a cover of the same song, originally performed by six-member Japanese [[rock music|rock]] [[Band (rock and pop)|band]] SALLY in 1984.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNhIkHSJs5k|title=SALLY バージンブルー|work=YouTube|accessdate=September 30, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://middle-edge.jp/articles/I0002904|title=第二のチェッカーズ？！【SALLY】を覚えてますか？ (Second Check? Do You Remember 【SALLY】?|work=Middle Edge|accessdate=September 30, 2017}}</ref> The version was given an updated tempo for Lead, allowing the song to be more of dance anthem.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cdjournal.com/i/disc/virgin-blue/4106010004|title=Lead ／ バージンブルー [CD] [シングル]|work=CD Journal|accessdate=September 30, 2017}}</ref> The lyrics to song were written by Sagara Yoshiaki with the modern arrangement performed by Kisaburo Suzuki.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.utamap.com/showkasi.php?surl=B13825|title=Virgin Blue Lead lyrics information|work=UtaMap|accessdate=September 30, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/ja/artist/1246352-Yoshiaki-Sagara|title=Yoshiaki Sagara Discography|work=Discogs|accessdate=September 30, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/ja/artist/1339551-Kisaburo-Suzuki|title=Kisaburo Suzuki Discography|work=Discogs|accessdate=September 30, 2017}}</ref> "Summer Madness" had been used as the ending theme to the [[television program|television series]] ''We Have Muscle!'' <small>(いただきマッスル! / ''Itadaki MASSURU'')</small> during the month of July.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ctv.co.jp/chu/lady/2006/0418/|title=チュ～モク番組 いただきマッスル！|work=CTV WEBChu|accessdate=September 30, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://diskunion.net/clubh/ct/detail/XAT-1245364914|title=Lead / Summer Madness|work=disk union|accessdate=September 30, 2017}}</ref> The lyrics to the track were written by Nice Hashimoto with composition done by both Nice and Yasunori Tanaka.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jpopasia.com/lead/lyrics/66720/summer-madness/summer-madness/|title=Lyrics Summer Madness by Lead|work=JPop Asia|accessdate=September 30, 2017}}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
{{Track listing
{{tracklist
| collapsed =
| headline = ''4'' track listing
| headline = CD
| extra_column = Arranger(s)
| extra_column = Arranger(s)
| total_length =
| total_length = 45:21


| title1 = Rough Style
| title1 = Rough Style
| note1 =
| lyrics1 = Mackie • T. Mori
| lyrics1 =
| music1 = Mackie • Takashi Oba • Shoken
| music1 =
| extra1 = Akitomo Fukishima
| extra1 =
| length1 = 1:42
| length1 = 1:58


| title2 = Deep in My Heart
| title2 = Deep in My Heart
| lyrics2 = Mizuho Hirata • Shinya Taniuchi <small>(rap)</small>
| note2 =
| lyrics2 =
| music2 = Mizuho Hirata
| music2 =
| extra2 = Mizuho Hirata
| extra2 =
| length2 = 3:07
| length2 = 3:07


| title3 = Star Playa
| title3 = Star Playa
| lyrics3 = [[Shoko Fujibayashi]] • Shinya Taniuchi <small>(rap)</small>
| note3 =
| lyrics3 =
| music3 = Akira Sasaki • Mamoru Takaishi
| music3 =
| extra3 = Akira Sasaki
| extra3 =
| length3 = 3:56
| length3 = 3:55


| title4 = [[Virgin Blue (song)|Cosmic Drive]]
| title4 = [[Virgin Blue (song)|Cosmic Drive]]
| note4 =
| lyrics4 = Kaji Katsura
| lyrics4 = Kaji Katsura
| music4 = Takuya Harada
| music4 = Takuya Harada
| extra4 = Takuya Harada
| extra4 = Takuya Harada
| length4 = 4:11
| length4 = 4:13


| title5 = Baby'Cuz U!
| title5 = Baby'Cuz U!
| note5 =
| lyrics5 = Kazunari Ohno
| lyrics5 =
| music5 = Kazunari Ohno
| music5 =
| extra5 = Kazunari Ohno
| extra5 =
| length5 = 4:16
| length5 = 4:16


| title6 = Feel Like Making Love
| title6 = Feel Like Making Love
| note6 =
| lyrics6 = Koji Hiraizumi
| music6 = Koji Hiraizumi • Takashi Nakajo • Isao Takano
| lyrics6 =
| music6 =
| extra6 = Koji Hiraizumi
| extra6 =
| length6 = 3:54
| length6 = 3:54


| title7 = Jewel of Queen
| title7 = Jewel of Queen
| lyrics7 = Shoko Fujibayashi • Shinya Taniuchi <small>(rap)</small>
| note7 =
| lyrics7 =
| music7 = Komorita Minoru • Kikomaru
| music7 =
| extra7 = Akira Sasaki
| extra7 =
| length7 = 3:48
| length7 = 3:48


| title8 = Here We Go
| title8 = Here We Go
| note8 =
| lyrics8 = Gajin
| lyrics8 =
| music8 = Gajin • Kikomaru
| music8 =
| extra8 = Gajin
| extra8 =
| length8 = 4:23
| length8 = 4:23


| title9 = [[Virgin Blue (song)|Virgin Blue]]
| title9 = [[Virgin Blue (song)|Virgin Blue]]
| note9 =
| lyrics9 = Sagara Yoshiaki
| lyrics9 = Sagara Yoshiaki
| music9 = Haya
| music9 = Haya
| extra9 = [[Suzuki Kisaburō (musician)|Suzuki Kisaburo]]
| extra9 = [[Suzuki Kisaburō (musician)|Suzuki Kisaburo]]
| length9 = 3:42
| length9 = 3:41


| title10 = Party Tune
| title10 = PartyTune
| note10 =
| lyrics10 = Gajin
| lyrics10 =
| music10 = Gajin
| music10 =
| extra10 = Gajin
| extra10 =
| length10 = 4:45
| length10 = 4:45


| title11 = [[Summer Madness (Lead song)|Summer Madness]]
| title11 = [[Summer Madness (Lead song)|Summer Madness]]
| note11 = Album Version
| note11 = album version
| lyrics11 = Nice Hashimoto
| lyrics11 = Nice Hashimoto
| music11 = Motonari Murakawa
| music11 = Motonari Murakawa
| extra11 = Nice Hashimoto • Yasunori Tanaka
| extra11 = Nice Hashimoto • Yasunori Tanaka
| length11 = 3:27
| length11 = 3:26


| title12 = [[Summer Madness (Lead song)|One]]
| title12 = [[Summer Madness (Lead song)|One (Big Up My Homies)]]
| note12 = big up my homies
| lyrics12 = Koichi Tsutaya
| lyrics12 = Koichi Tsutaya
| music12 = Seiji Motoyama
| music12 = Seiji Motoyama • Hajime Kodama • Shiori Sato • Momoko Shimamine • Yuki Baba
| extra12 = Koichi Tsutaya
| extra12 = Koichi Tsutaya
| length12 = 4:11
| length12 = 4:10
}}
}}


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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
* [http://lead.tv Lead Official Site]


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4
The cover consists of a mock newspaper that details the release of the group's fourth album.
Studio album by
Lead
ReleasedJuly 19, 2006
Recorded2005–2006
GenreHip hop, pop, R&B
LabelFlight Master
Lead chronology
Lead! Heat! Beat!
(2005) 		4
(2006) 		Feel the Vibes
(2008)
Singles from 4
  1. "Virgin Blue"
    Released: March 8, 2006
  2. "Summer Madness"
    Released: June 21, 2006

4 is the fourth studio album by Japanese hip-hop group Lead. The album was released as their fourth album on their four-year anniversary. It ranked lower on the Oricon chart than their previous album, coming in at number 18 and only remaining on the chart for two weeks.

Each album came with one of four possible 3D trading cards.

Information

[edit]

4 was released on Lead's fourth anniversary as artists, which was where the album's title derived. The album was one of their lower ranking albums on the Oricon Albums Chart, peaking at No. 18 and remaining on the chart for two consecutive weeks.[1] The album consisted of two preceding singles: "Virgin Blue" and "Summer Madness".[2][3]

For the album, the group delved into the reggae genre, along with their traditional hip hop and R&B beats. The album contained eight new tracks, along with alternate versions of their songs "Summer Madness" and "One" from their "Summer Madness" single.[4] As with their previous albums, a CD+DVD combination was not included, the album carrying only a CD version. Music videos for their songs "Summer Madness" and "Virgin Blue" were later released on their compilation DVD Movies 3 in August 2008.[5]

The song "Virgin Blue" was a cover of the same song, originally performed by six-member Japanese rock band Sally in 1984.[6][7] Lead's version was given an updated tempo, allowing the song to be more of dance anthem.[8] The lyrics to song were written by Sagara Yoshiaki with the modern arrangement performed by Suzuki Kisaburo.[9][10][11]

Promotional activities

[edit]

To help in promotion, the group performed several songs live and the song "Summer Madness" was used as the ending theme to the television series We Have Muscle! (いただきマッスル! / Itadaki MASSURU) during the month of July.[12][13]

March 10, 2006 on the popular Japanese show Music Fighter, Lead performed "Virgin Blue".[14] On June 23, they performed "Summer Madness".[15] The group held their corresponding album tour Lead Upturn 2006 [4] throughout the summer and fall months. It was released later on DVD in December.[16]

Track listing

[edit]
4 track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArranger(s)Length
1."Rough Style"Mackie • T. MoriMackie • Takashi Oba • ShokenAkitomo Fukishima1:42
2."Deep in My Heart"Mizuho Hirata • Shinya Taniuchi (rap)Mizuho HirataMizuho Hirata3:07
3."Star Playa"Shoko Fujibayashi • Shinya Taniuchi (rap)Akira Sasaki • Mamoru TakaishiAkira Sasaki3:56
4."Cosmic Drive"Kaji KatsuraTakuya HaradaTakuya Harada4:13
5."Baby'Cuz U!"Kazunari OhnoKazunari OhnoKazunari Ohno4:16
6."Feel Like Making Love"Koji HiraizumiKoji Hiraizumi • Takashi Nakajo • Isao TakanoKoji Hiraizumi3:54
7."Jewel of Queen"Shoko Fujibayashi • Shinya Taniuchi (rap)Komorita Minoru • KikomaruAkira Sasaki3:48
8."Here We Go"GajinGajin • KikomaruGajin4:23
9."Virgin Blue"Sagara YoshiakiHayaSuzuki Kisaburo3:41
10."PartyTune"GajinGajinGajin4:45
11."Summer Madness" (album version)Nice HashimotoMotonari MurakawaNice Hashimoto • Yasunori Tanaka3:26
12."One (Big Up My Homies)"Koichi TsutayaSeiji Motoyama • Hajime Kodama • Shiori Sato • Momoko Shimamine • Yuki BabaKoichi Tsutaya4:10
Total length:45:21

Charts

[edit]
Release Chart Peak position
July 19, 2006 Oricon Weekly Albums Chart 18

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "4 / Lead / ORICON NEWS". Oricon. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  2. ^ "『バージンブルー』Lead / シングル、アルバム、ハイレゾ". RecoChoku. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  3. ^ "Summer Madness : Lead / ローチケHMV - PCCA-2277". HMV. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  4. ^ "4 / Lead Official Track List". Lead Official. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  5. ^ "MOVIES3 [DVD]". Amazon Japan. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  6. ^ "SALLY バージンブルー". YouTube. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  7. ^ "第二のチェッカーズ？！【SALLY】を覚えてますか？ (Second Check? Do You Remember 【SALLY】?". Middle Edge. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  8. ^ "Lead ／ バージンブルー [CD] [シングル]". CD Journal. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  9. ^ "Virgin Blue Lead lyrics information". UtaMap. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  10. ^ "Yoshiaki Sagara Discography". Discogs. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  11. ^ "Kisaburo Suzuki Discography". Discogs. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  12. ^ "チュ～モク番組 いただきマッスル！". CTV WEBChu. Archived from the original on October 1, 2017. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  13. ^ "Lead / Summer Madness". disk union. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  14. ^ "Lead - バージンブルー (Music Fighter 2006.03.10)". Music Fighter. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  15. ^ "Lead - Summer Madness (MF - 2006.06.23)". Music Fighter. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  16. ^ "LEAD UPTURN 2006 [4] / Lead / ORICON NEWS". Oricon. Retrieved July 7, 2007.
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