Ballada (album)

Ballada
CD only cover
Compilation album by Namie Amuro
Released	June 4, 2014 (2014-06-04)
Recorded	1996–2014
Genre	Pop R&B
Length	76:21
Language	Japanese English
Label	Dimension Point
Producer	Various Jun Abe Dallas Austin Hiroaki Hayami Masaki Iehara Cozy Kubo Tetsuya Komuro Ryoki Matsumoto Monk Nao'ymt U-Key Zone T-SK JD Walker Zetton
Namie Amuro chronology
Feel (2013) Ballada (2014) Genic (2015)
Alternative cover
CD/DVD and digital download editions' cover
Singles from Ballada
"Tsuki" Released: January 29, 2014

Ballada is the sixth compilation by Japanese recording artist Namie Amuro. It was released by Dimension Point on June 4, 2014 in three physical formats, and for digital consumption. It works as a concept album that compiles ballads released during her time with Avex Trax, including three re-worked tracks. Additionally, the album features its only single "Tsuki". Upon its release, Ballada received positive reviews from music critics, most whom praised Amuro's maturity and vocals, alongside the re-worked tracks.

Commercially, it was a success in Japan, reaching the top spot on the Oricon Albums Chart and Billboard Hot Albums Chart. It was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ), recognizing shipments of 500,000 units. In order to promote the album, Amuro conducted her annual Live Style tour in August 2014, and finished it four months later. A live release—titled Namie Amuro Live Style 2014—was issued inside Asia, and was a commercial success in Japan.