Best: Second Session

Best: Second Session is the second compilation album by Japanese artist Koda Kumi. It became her second album to chart at number one on Oricon and became her second longest-charting album. It contained every song from her 12 Singles Collection, causing there to be little room for new material. The two new songs on the album were "Love goes like..." and the bonus track "A Whole New World" featuring famed singer Peabo Bryson. This was a cover of the song from the Disney film Aladdin.{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Koda-Kumi-Best-Second-Session/release/6144123|title=Best ~Second Session~ (CD, Album)|work=Discogs|access-date=June 5, 2016}}

The first DVD portion of the album carried all of the music videos released for the singles. Limited editions also included the "...and "Wish Your happiness and love"", which was the story line music videos of "Candy feat. Mr. Blistah", "You", "Feel", "Lies" and "Someday" strung together in order.{{cite web|url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/items-14640-best-65374-second-session-65374-limited-edition-.html|title=Wish your happiness & love|work=JaME World|access-date=June 5, 2016}} The special CD+2DVD editions contained the first leg to Kumi's Live Tour 2005: First Things.{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B000E9T28I/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=187205609&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000E9T28S&pf_rd_m=AN1VRQENFRJN5&pf_rd_r=1M2ZD9NX9KPEAC4230A9|title=BEST ~second session~ Limited Edition (with limited edition DVD)|work=Amazon Japan|access-date=January 29, 2016}} The concert DVD for her Best ~first things~ album would later be released in September 2006.{{cite web|url=http://kodadowns.blogspot.com/2013/01/dvd-koda-kumi-live-tour-2005-first.html|title=KODA KUMI LIVE TOUR 2005 ~first things~|work=Koda Downs|access-date=June 5, 2016}}{{Dead link|date=October 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

Best: Second Session came in three editions. The CD-only version contains 14 tracks. CD+DVD contains 14 tracks and all of the music videos on the DVD. CD+2DVD contains 14 tracks, all of the music videos on the first DVD and her Live Tour 2005: First Things on the second DVD.{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B000E9T28I/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=187205609&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000E9T28S&pf_rd_m=AN1VRQENFRJN5&pf_rd_r=1M2ZD9NX9KPEAC4230A9|title=BEST ~second session~ Limited Edition (with limited edition DVD)|work=Amazon Japan|access-date=January 29, 2016}} The limited editions of all editions contained the bonus track "A Whole New World," which Kumi performed with singer Peabo Bryson. The limited editions of the CD+DVD contained the bonus footage "...and "Wish Your happiness & love"." The CD+2DVD editions were of limited release and contained all of the bonus features.

Each single that preluded the album was released as part of Kumi's 12 Singles Collection. Each one had unique cover art based on certain cultures in various countries, while the back cover of each single was a piece to a puzzle, which could only be completed by purchasing all 12 singles. The same was done for the obi strips, which contained a full image when arranged together in order.{{cite web|url=https://jpopcdcovers.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/12singles-obi.jpg|title=Koda Kumi 12 Singles Obi Strips|work=J-Pop CD Covers|access-date=August 5, 2016}}

The track "You" was composed by music composer Toru Watanabe and performed by arranger and lyricist Yoko Kuzuya, who also worked on the lyrical portion with Kumi.{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/471146-Tohru-Watanabe|title=Tohru Watanabe Discography|work=Discogs|access-date=May 20, 2017}} The song carried elements of both pop and R&B, opening strong with a piano instrumental. "D.D.D." featured the members and sisters of Japanese musical duo Soulhead, Yoshika and Tsugumi, who also wrote and composed the piece, while the production was done by Octopussy.{{cite AV media notes|title=Best: Second Session|others=Kumi Koda|year=2005|first=Kumi|last=Koda|page=3|type=Liner notes |publisher=Avex Trax|id=RZCD-45374|location=Japan}} Musically, "D.D.D." is a dance song that borrows numerous musical elements such as R&B.{{cite web |author=CD Journal Staff|url=http://artist.cdjournal.com/d/best---second-session--/4106011082|title=Kumi Koda / Best: Second Session [CD] |publisher=CD Journal|date=March 8, 2006|access-date=January 19, 2016|language=ja}} The song borrows a 4-bar melody from the Missy Elliott and Rockwilder's remake of "Lady Marmalade".{{cite web|url=http://artist.peeplenet.com/kumi-koda/pg21.html|title=Kumi Koda – D.D.D. featuring Soulhead|publisher=peeplenet|date=December 21, 2005|access-date=January 19, 2016|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127085310/http://artist.peeplenet.com/kumi-koda/pg21.html|archive-date=January 27, 2016|url-status=dead}}

"Candy", which featured rapper Mr. Blistah from the rap duo Clench & Blistah, was written and produced by Daisuke "D.I" Imai, who had worked with Kumi previously.{{cite web|url=http://daisuke-imai.syncl.jp/?p=what|title=Daisuke Imai Works|work=D.I's Official Website: Room 106|access-date=May 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626034643/http://daisuke-imai.syncl.jp/?p=what|archive-date=June 26, 2017|url-status=dead}} Both Kumi and Mr. Blistah co-wrote the lyrics.{{cite web|url=http://j-lyric.net/artist/a0006b2/l00efdc.html|title=Koda Kumi – Candy feat. Mr.Blistah lyrics|work=J-Lyric|access-date=May 26, 2017}} "Kamen" featured Tatsuya Ishii from Kome Kome Club, who had written the lyrics to the song alongside Kazuhito Kikuchi.{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/371045-Kazuhito-Kikuchi|title=Kazuhito Kikuchi Discography|work=Discogs|access-date=August 21, 2016}} "Shake It Up" was composed by Kim Hiroshi.{{cite web|url=http://www.utamap.com/showkasi.php?surl=B12677|title=Shake It Up 倖田來未 歌詞|work=utamap|access-date=May 22, 2017}} The song contained mainly elements of pop, yet despite the gothic theme, the song was about losing Yourself to music.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQLP55VEi2g |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/GQLP55VEi2g |archive-date=December 22, 2021 |url-status=live|title=KODA KUMI BEST / Shake It Up|work=YouTube|access-date=August 10, 2016}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|url=http://shinitakashi.blogspot.jp/2005/12/koda-kumi-shake-it-up-lyrics.html|title=Otenkiame Translations: Koda Kumi: "Shake It Up" Lyrics|work=Otenkiame Translations|access-date=August 10, 2016}}

"Lies" was written and composed by musician and composer Yanagiman, while Kumi wrote the lyrical portion.{{cite web|url=http://www.kiwi-musume.com/lyrics/koudakumi/bestsecondsession/lies.htm|title=Koda Kumi – Lies (Japanese and English lyrics)|work=Kiki Musume|access-date=May 23, 2017}} "Birthday Eve" was written by Kosuke Morimoto.{{cite web|url=http://www.jpopasia.com/lyrics/kumi_koda/|title=Kumi Koda – Birthday Eve lyrics|work=JPop-Asia|access-date=August 6, 2016}}{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/557103-Kosuke-Morimoto|title=Kosuke Morimoto Discography|work=Discogs|access-date=May 22, 2017}} "No Regret" was a blend of R&B and electronic dance music. The music was composed and performed by H-Wonder, who also performed the track "Wind" (though the song was composed by Kousuke Morimoto), and the lyrics were written by Toru Watanabe.{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/471146-Tohru-Watanabe|title=Tohru Watanabe Discography|work=Discogs|access-date=May 20, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Koda-Kumi-Affection/release/557425|title=Affection (CD, Album) Composers & Lyricists|work=Discogs|access-date=May 27, 2017}}

"Ima Sugu Hoshii" was a cover of the Sugar Soul song by the same name, originally released in January 1997 and later put on their album Those Days.{{cite web|url=http://wmg.jp/artist/sugarsoul/WPC6000010065.html|title=sugar soul"Those Days"|work=Warner Music Japan|access-date=January 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160407092905/http://wmg.jp/artist/sugarsoul/WPC6000010065.html|archive-date=April 7, 2016|url-status=dead}} Sugar Soul's DJ Hasebe and Aiko Machida reproduced the single with Kumi, with the rap that Kumi performed in the bridge being a new addition – the rap lyrics were written by Japanese rapper Zeebra.{{cite web|url=http://j-lyric.net/artist/a0006b2/l008d88.html|title=Koda Kumi "Ima Sugu Hoshii" lyrics|work=J-Lyric|access-date=January 20, 2016}} "Someday" was written by Egami Kotaro and performed by tasuku, while Kumi wrote the lyrics. For "Feel", Kumi worked closely with Hitoshi Shimono, who had previously written and composed her song "24", and became her second song to have a chorus done in English.{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/368902-Hitoshi-Shimono|title=Hitoshi Shimono Discography|work=Discogs|access-date=January 15, 2016}}

"Get On" is Kumi Koda's special limited single released as a digital download through mu-mo to those who purchased all twelve singles in her 12 Singles Collection.{{cite web |title=mu-mo archive Koda Kumi "Get It On" |url=http://music.mu-mo.net/album/?id=14632&subgenre&filetype=music |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20070505121239/http://music.mu-mo.net/album/?id=14632&subgenre&filetype=music |archive-date=May 5, 2007 |access-date=June 5, 2016 |work=mu-mo}} The song was released as a "short version" on her Best: Second Session album.{{cite web |title=Get It On [Digital Single] Destiny Line |url=https://destinyline.wordpress.com/2008/11/22/koda-kumi-get-it-on-digital-single/ |access-date=June 5, 2016 |work=Destiny Line}}

Get It On was released as a special, limited "00" single in her 12 Singles Collection to those who purchased all of the singles. After the release of Someday/Boys♥Girls, on February 28, 2006, buyers were presented a code, which they would type into mu-mo to be taken to a separate page to download the song. This was used in a similar way for fans to download Kumi's first remix album, Koda Kumi Remix Album, which was also released to those who had purchased all 12 singles from the collection.{{cite web |title=Koda Kumi Remix Album (File) |url=https://www.discogs.com/Koda-Kumi-Koda-Kumi-Remix-Album/release/8421764 |access-date=June 5, 2016 |work=Discogs}}

Get It On was given its own album artwork and promotional artwork, despite being only a digital release.{{cite web |title=Koda Kumi delivers 00 single "Get It On" as limited edition on March 1!! |url=http://www.hotexpress.co.jp/news/060301_kodakumi/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519053147/http://www.hotexpress.co.jp/news/060301_kodakumi/ |archive-date=May 19, 2014 |access-date=June 5, 2016 |work=Hot Express}} On March 1, 2006, mu-mo released a fifteen-second commercial for the song, encouraging those who had the code to download the song prior to it being removed from the market.{{cite web |title=Koda Kumi-Get It On (15s CM) |url=http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/8Jugqkg7yTM/ |access-date=June 5, 2016 |work=tudou}} The song would later be placed on her compilation album Out Works & Collaboration Best as track number one, which was released three years later on March 25, 2009.{{cite web |title=Out Works & Collaboration Best |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/out-works-collaboration-best/307909668 |access-date=June 5, 2016 |work=iTunes}} Keeping inline with the 12 singles' theme of a different culture on each cover, Get It On carried a Southeast Asian theme, most notably from Indonesia and the style of the belly dancers.{{cite web |title=Bollywood Mashup Choreography |url=https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/1708935/faaridah5.jpgg |access-date=June 5, 2016 |work=Event Brite}}{{dead link|date=July 2017|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}{{cite web |title=An Oasis: Indonesian Belly Dance |url=https://thesunflowerpost.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/imagen-20.png?w=300&h=279 |access-date=June 5, 2016 |work=The Sunflower Post}}

Within the first week, Best: Second Session sold nearly a million copies, bringing in a total of 983,353, making it her highest first-week sales, and has since sold over 2,000,000.{{cite web |title=Koda Kumi "BEST ~second session" – Billboard JAPAN |url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/special/detail/463 |access-date=January 29, 2016 |work=Billboard Japan}} It stayed number one on the charts the following week, making it her first album to stay at the spot for two consecutive weeks.{{cite web |title=Weekly CD Album Rankings |url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2006-03-27/ |access-date=January 29, 2016 |work=Oricon}} The album became the second highest-selling album in Japan and the highest-selling for a female artist in 2006. According to IFPI the album was the 41st best-selling album worldwide in 2006.{{cite web |title=Top 50 Global Best Selling Albums for 2006 |url=http://www.ifpi.org/content/library/top50-2006.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081117003806/http://www.ifpi.org/content/library/top50-2006.pdf |archive-date=November 17, 2008 |access-date=September 25, 2014 |publisher=International Federation of the Phonographic Industry}}

While all of the music videos had been shown on music networks during the singles' initial releases, on the album, they were all placed on the first DVD in the order of their initial release, beginning with "You" and ending with "Someday." Limited editions contained the bonus footage "...and "Wish Your happiness & love," which strung together the five interconnecting videos to create one coherent story. There would later be a video for the new song on the album, "Love goes like...". The music video for this song would be released on her DVD for the album's corresponding concert tour, Live Tour 2006–2007: Second Session.{{cite web|url=http://rhythmzone.net/koda/discography/detail.php?id=1007406|title=MUSIC – Koda Kumi Official Site|work=Rhythm Zone|access-date=June 5, 2016}} To help promote Best: Second Session, Kumi made several appearances on radio shows and television shows, including performing "A Whole New World" live with Peabo Bryson.

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| title3 = you

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| extra3 = Toru Watanabe

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| lyrics4 = Koda Kumi • Mr. Blistah

| music4 = Daisuke "D.I" Imai

| extra4 = Daisuke "D.I" Imai

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| title5 = Shake It Up

| lyrics5 = Koda Kumi • Hiroshi Kim

| music5 = Hiroshi Kim

| extra5 = Invisible Hand

| length5 = 4:59

| title6 = feel

| lyrics6 = Koda Kumi • Hitoshi Shimono

| music6 = Hitoshi Shimono

| extra6 = Hitoshi Shimono

| length6 = 4:16

| title7 = WIND

| lyrics7 = Koda Kumi • Kosuke Morimoto

| music7 = Kosuke Morimoto

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| music8 = Daisuke "D.I" Imai

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| extra13 = Yoichiro Kakizaki

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| music14 = Kotaro Egami

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