thisisseyo wrote:
I dont think real fans will stop buying USC2... the best is just an stupid remix of both english albums... at least they could have included "Do you" feat Ne-yo or "Close to you"... :S

山本_passion wrote:
I'm kinda worried that this "Utada the Best" will lower Single Collection Vol. 2 sales, since fans could get confused about which to buy and not to buy, and decide not to buy either. Since they're both compilations and both being released on the same date. just my opnion

soulhunter14 wrote:
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Shurikid wrote:

Unfortunately, at this point Hikki has done all she can. All we as fans can do is stand behind her and refrain from buying the album- profit is the only factor that makes any difference, in the end. If Universal is being run by anyone with sense, they'll pull this off- I think they're still hoping that they can ride the tails of SCV2, and it's up to us to show them they're wrong. Utada has fulfilled her contract with this record company, so it's not as though she has anything to fear at this point; although, I sympathize with her concerns over the backlash SHE'S going to receive over the release of the album, which doesn't even coincide with her vision. Hopefully, the media and critics will highlight this blog entry. As for me, I've heard all I need to hear: I know what pretense Universal is working under and I'm not interested in their attempt to profit off of an artist they've done great disservice to, in so many ways. My loyalties lie with Hikki!

Ha, it almost sounds like we're gearing up for war or something. In this case, I wouldn't mind running Universal through with a proverbial sword.

Yeah. I even wonder if Universal Records is aware on how much Hikki is against this. Hikki doesn't deserve to receive harmful words because of this. I love Hikki's straightforwardness, on how she honestly says everything she wants without hesitations. Well I think the media would hear Utada's words on her blog though. They should do something about this as soon as possible.

I'm crossing my fingers that the release of "UtB" won't mess up the whole thing. It's just silly. Universal Records is a scumbag, sry.

Shurikid wrote:

Unfortunately, at this point Hikki has done all she can. All we as fans can do is stand behind her and refrain from buying the album- profit is the only factor that makes any difference, in the end. If Universal is being run by anyone with sense, they'll pull this off- I think they're still hoping that they can ride the tails of SCV2, and it's up to us to show them they're wrong. Utada has fulfilled her contract with this record company, so it's not as though she has anything to fear at this point; although, I sympathize with her concerns over the backlash SHE'S going to receive over the release of the album, which doesn't even coincide with her vision. Hopefully, the media and critics will highlight this blog entry. As for me, I've heard all I need to hear: I know what pretense Universal is working under and I'm not interested in their attempt to profit off of an artist they've done great disservice to, in so many ways. My loyalties lie with Hikki!

Ha, it almost sounds like we're gearing up for war or something. In this case, I wouldn't mind running Universal through with a proverbial sword.

soulhunter14 wrote:
Translation from Hikki's entry on U3Music:
http://hikki.blogspot.com/2010/10/my-current-feelings.html

Well, record companies are record companies. They care for their profit. And Utada cares for her music and the fans behind all of her works. I strongly believe on her words. I never doubt it. Hikki is an artist from the heart. Not simply an artist because she wants an easy money from the supporters. I hate to see bashes against Hikki regarding this. Universal Records is a whole junk. Bah.