| "Tsuki" | ||||
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:AVCN-99005.jpg) Artwork used to commercialize the physical edition of "Tsuki". | ||||
| Single by Namie Amuro | ||||
| from the album Ballada | ||||
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| Released | January 29, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | J-pop | |||
| Length | 3:39 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Tiger | |||
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"Tsuki" (Japanese: 月, lit. "Moon", stylized as "TSUKI") is a song recorded by Japanese singer Namie Amuro for her ballad-inspired concept compilation, Ballada (2014). It was distributed by Avex Trax and Amuro's record label, Dimension Point, on January 29, 2014 in Japan, and released worldwide as a digital single by Avex Music Creative Inc. The physical and digital formats included the two B-side tracks "Neonlight Lipstick" and "Ballerina", which later served as promotional singles online. "Tsuki" was written by Tiger, whilst production was handled by Hiro Doi and Zetton. Musically, the single is a J-Pop ballad with instrumentation consisting of synthesizers, bells, and chimes.
Upon its release, "Tsuki" received favorable reviews from music critics. The majority of them complimented the composition, alongside praising Amuro's vocal performance and overall production. Commercially, the single experienced success in Japan, reaching number three on the Oricon Singles Chart and on the Japan Hot 100 chart. It was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) for digital sales of 250,000 units. An accompanying music video for "Tsuki" shot by Naokazu Mitsuishi in Iceland, and features Amuro in a vast field of snow, ice, and grass. To promote the single, it was used for the 2014 film Dakishimetai: Shinjitsu no Monogatari and was performed on the singer's 2013 Feel tour and 2014 Live Style concert venue.