Covers: 2 Explained

Covers 2
Type:studio
Artist:Beni
Cover:Beni - COVERS 2 cd only cover.jpg
Released:November 7, 2012
Recorded:2012
Genre:Pop, R&B
Language:English
Label:Nayutawave Records
Universal Music Japan
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Covers 2 is the second English-language cover album released by Beni Arashiro under her new label Universal Music Japan under the mononym Beni on November 7, 2012.[1] This album handles the same concept of Covers, which featured Beni covering songs from popular Japanese male singers in Japan and translating the lyrics to English.[2]

Background

Covers 2 is the second cover album released by Beni. She recorded the album in Los Angeles, California. She performed a few of the songs at The Hotel Cafe, including "Uta Utai no Ballad", from which video footage was filmed and used in the music video of the song. "I Love You" was recorded in Los Angeles as well.[3]

Charts

Oricon Overall Sales Chart (Japan)

ReleaseChartPeak positionDebut salesSales total
November 7, 2012Oricon Daily Charts411,698135,374
Oricon Weekly Charts550,462
Oricon Monthly Charts7105,351
Oricon Yearly Charts58113,416

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BENI Nayutawave Records Discography . Universal Japan. 2012-10-14. 2012-10-14. ja.
  2. Web site: BENI Nayutawave Records NEWS . Universal Japan. 2012-10-14. 2012-10-14. ja.
  3. Web site: Facebook - Official Beni page . facebook. 2012-01-09. 2012-01-09. ja.