What is up, peeps?! It is Friday and it is pay day so it means two things: sake and sushi! Oh, and of course the big thing:
Passion of Chachi’s Top 20 Video Countdown!
We begin with a debut from a band that is a LONG TIME COMING!
20. BACK-ON – Sands of Time (New Entry)
BACK-ON is well….back! It has been a while since I have heard from these guys, I believe since “Flower” although I think they had a single after that one. I was hooked after I heard “Chain” on Air Gear and they are one of my favorite J-Rock bands. Could we see some UVERworld-type dominance? We will have to see!
19. Yui – Namidairo (Last Week #16)
So Yui looks to be down one after another huge year so far. This video failed to take the top spot but it feels like it has been on here forever….because it has.
18. UVERworld – Just Break The Limit! (New Entry)
UVERWORLD IS BACK ON THE SCENE! The guys have their record shattering SEVENTH VIDEO entering the Countdown! I am really feeling this song and while the video isn’t as good as “Roots” was, I like this song a lot better. Welcome back, guys!
17. Game feat Keisha Cole – Pain (Last Week #19)
So I am looking forward to Game’s new album. Shocking because aside from The Roots I figured hip hop was going to have a down year in 2008 after making a blazing comeback in 2007. Even still, I dig this video although he needs to PULL HIS DAMN PANTS UP! WHAT THE FUCK, MAN?!
16. The Roots feat. Chrisette Michelle & Wale – Rising Up (Last Week #14)
Speaking of The Roots, they are going to be in Denver with Erykah Badu on June 2nd! I am so wanting to go but it is a fucking weekday….SHIT!
15. Bennie K – Monochrome (Last Week #13, Seven Weeks at #1)
Yuki and Cico are STILL hanging on for my love and affection! They have been holding on to the Countdown for dear life, falling only two spots this week. I hope they pull it together and give me something new before summer hits full swing. YA-KYIM is taking over your spot!
14. Chris Brown - Forever (Last Week #17)
Chris Brown moves up three big spots this week as he attempts to make-up for the shitfest that was “Wall To Wall.” My god, that video SUCKED. The song was okay but way to rip off Blade. And not in a good way.
13. Yui – Laugh Away (Last Week #11)
We gots more Yui for…you…eee! Yeah, bad joke.
12. Aqua Timez - Niji (Last Week #15)
Aqua Timez is slowly moving up the Countdown as they try to top the success of “ALONES” to which I say good lucky, buddy. That song is so kickass I can’t think straight.
11. Foxxi MisQ – X.B.F. (Last Week #9, One Week at #1)
Foxxi MisQ stops the bleeding right outside of the Top 10 this week. The ladies finally got that ever elusive number one video but I am sure they hoped to stay there longer. Either way, they’s hot.
10. Paramore – That’s What You Get (Last Week #12)
Looks like Paramore is in the top half once again! Hayley and company look to move up a little higher this time, maybe even do what Evanescence failed to do: take the number one spot. Can they rock it out?
9. Lupe Fiasco feat Nikki Jean – Hip Hop Saved My Life (Last Week #8)
Lupe Fiasco falls a spot this week with his latest video. “Tokyo Paris” is really growing on me so we may see that video on here soon.
8. Colbie Caillat – Realize (Last Week #10)
So….I still like this video. Yeah, I know it is a shock but sometimes I feel like I needs love. Then I realize that I forever heartbroken and that will never happen. Le sigh…
7. L`Arc~en~Ciel – DRINK IT DOWN (Last Week #4)
The Arc falls another three spots this week as they continue a big 2008. Speaking of J-Rock….X-JAPAN IN NYC! X-JAPAN IN NYC! MY GOD I CANT TAKE IT ANYMORE!!! I will so be there if I get tickets!
6. Alicia Keys – Teenage Love Affair (Last Week #7)
We close in on the Top 5 and who do we see but Alicia Keys. She had a big end of 2007 and 2008 has been just has good for her as she looks to take the throne for a third time. Can she stake her claim as Queen of the Countdown over Yui? She has had a rough slump so she may just do it!
5. Usher feat. Young Jeezy – Love In This Club (Last Week #3, Three Weeks at #1)
Usher falls another two spots this week ending his chance for pulling a UGK and taking back the number one spot. His new video “Moving Mountains” is pretty damn good so he may have a chance to go two-for-two from his latest album. You never know…
4. Kelun – SIXTEEN GIRL (Last Week #5)
We move closer to the top and we have the first of two rookies looking at making a big name for themselves on the Countdown. Kelun will officially release “CHU-BURA” as a single on July 2nd which means a video should be here in early June. That sound you heard was me and yes I need to change my pants. Until then, this video is just short of the Top Three. Speaking of that…
3. YA-KYIM – Super Looper (Last Week #6)
We are down to three videos and we begin with the sexy ladies of YA-KYIM! Can they be the third girl group to take the top spot? It is pretty much Bennie K and then Foxxi MisQ but they are moving fast and furious to the top. We are down to two videos and they are the same as last week. Are they in the same order?
2. Kanye West feat. Chris Martin – Homecoming (Last Week #1, One Week at #1)
No they are not! Kanye West fails for the second time to hold on to the top spot for more than a week! Although he held the top for a full four weeks with CRS with “Us Placers” earlier this year, both this video and “Stronger” in 2007 only held the top spot for a sole week. Maybe next time. Well, that means we have a new number one video once again!
1. Toshinobu Kobuta feat. Misia - Flying Easy Loving Crazy (Last Week #2, One Week at #1)
The legend has finally done it! Toshinobu Kobuta is the first male J-Pop artist to make it to the top spot on the Countdown! It has been a long run to the top and it has been well worth it. I love this video and I loves me some Misia. It is about time!
That is all for this Friday! Tune in next week and see if T.K. and Misia can hold on for a second straight week! Or can Kanye and Chris Martin come back home to the top? Or will YA-KYIM make a super leap to the number one spot? Find out next week!
Well, it is PARTY TIME TONIGHT as I just got paid and somebody is having teh sex tonight! Just…..not me. Damn, I can be a downer. AND WATCH THE SEASON PREMIRE OF VENTURE BROTHERS ON SUNDAY NIGHT! Until then, stay up people. I will try to be back Saturday and Sunday.
Chachi Out
