Halcali - HALCALISM Candy Hearts

HALCALI (ハルカリ, Harukari?) (a portmanteau of the names Halca (ハルカ, Halca?) and Yucali (ユカリ, Yucali?)) is a Japanese Hip-hop duo consisting of members Halca (born April 21, 1988) and Yucali (born July 18, 1987) from Meguro, Tokyo. They were signed to Oshare Track Factory on July 26, 2002 when lead singers Halca and Yucali, now both graduates from Meguro, attended an audition for "female rappers" held by the group Rip Slyme,[1][2] and were chosen out of several applicants as the singers for the band.[3][4] Their first single, "Tandem" which was released on January 8, 2003 was marketed on several Japanese television networks and MTV at the time of its release and entered into the Oricon Charts at position 19.[5][6]
HALCALI made their American debut in May 2008 as the musical guests of honor at at the Chicago-area Japanese culture, manga and anime convention Anime Central.[7][8] They performed again in America at Central Park, New York City on June 1, 2008 as part of a Japan Day Festival as part of the Yōkoso Japan tourism campaign.[9][10]
The time between the release of their first single to that of their debut album HALCALI moved away from mainstream J-pop and toward a style combining pop and rap, with what can be called an airy, self-parody "bubblegum" rap in the vein of earlier groups such as East End X Yuri. This was evident in their second and third singles, "Electric Sensei" (エレクトリック先生, "Electric Sensei"?) and "Giri Giri Surf Rider" (ギリギリ・サーフライダー, "Giri Giri Surf Rider"?) released in mid-2003. Both singles focused on rap rather than pop.
The latter song attracted attention from Western audiences when it appeared on Adam and Joe Go Tokyo.
HALCALI Bacon (ハルカリベーコン, HALCALI Bacon?) had tracks featuring guest singers in Japanese pop, who provided vocals as well as song collaborations. The album peaked at #5 on the Oricon charts, becoming the first album by a female hip-hop artist to enter the top ten. It remained on the charts for a total of twenty weeks. "Tandem" was such a successful hit, that the Latin American MTV featured this song in some spots.
Ongaku no Susume (音楽ノススメ, Recommended Music?) shows a greater variety of musical styles than the group's first album. A British magazine said in a review of Ongaku no Susume that the album was "something which De La Soul wished it could be." However, there was criticism that HALCALI's albums were being produced in an attempt to try and market towards their target audience.[citation needed]
Released on July 18, 2007, Cyborg Oretachi (サイボーグ俺達, We, the Cyborgs?) is HALCALI's first major label album, third original album, and fourth album release overall. The first press limited edition came with a bonus DVD. This is HALCALI's first album to be released in both CD only, and CD+DVD formats.
This album was originally rumoured to be titled Drive My Dreams, however the title was changed when official release information became available through their website.
Cyborg Oretachi also includes productions by O.T.F, Utamaru (Rhymester), Natalie Wise, Honestly, and Fantastic Plastic Machine, as well as collaborations and guest performances from Dr.kyOn (ex Bo Gumbos), Ramrider, Your Song Is Good, Polysics, Skaparahorns, and Kendo Kobayashi.
Even though the single "Tougenkyou / Lights, Camera. Action!" was listed as being a double A-side, "Lights, Camera. Action!" is not on the album
In winter 2003, HALCALI released their fourth single, the Christmas-themed "Strawberry Chips" (ストロベリーチップス, "Strawberry Chips"?). This single continued to show the fluctuation between rap and J-pop.
After the release of "Strawberry Chips", HALCALI's visual style shifted, along with the layout and lyrical style of their songs. Their fifth single, "Marching March" (マーチングマーチ, "Marching March"?), was the first to showcase this new style. This change in style is attributed to HALCALI's coming-of-age, however it also represents the changing of fads that occurred in Japanese teens at the time and was necessary to retain their fanbase.[citation needed]
Their sixth single, "Baby Blue!", was an instant cult hit. The album art and video featured the character HANPANDA, a trend by Japanese artist Nagi Noda, which has since become popular.
Halca (or HARUKA) at age 19, judging from her PR and personal blog entries, portrays herself to be the more mature of the pair. She shows focus for performances, commentating seriously on those commenting on her in TV appearances. She has recently became more focused on fashion, and has appeared in Barfout, a fashion magazine, along with Yucali.
At age 21, Yucali's (or YUKARI) previous image was child-like, which gave the group's image a more school-aged look. She wore a tilted baseball cap or some other sort of head apparel as was the fad at the time. Her current image is now more adult-like. HALCALI's Bio:

[@mutton7891]

If I knew Japanese I'd be singing and rapping along to this on a karaoke machine 24/7 with my buddies. Such a feel good song. The entire album puts you in such a good mood.

[@akeadewale1054]

Dr. Halicalism or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Alvin and the Chipmunks Intro

[@Raigens]

The song's a bomb too!

[@linkchikito209]

Help I can't stop listening to this, it sounds like combining Kero Kero Bonito and Fishmans

[@weenieboi3536]

yes!! i get major KKB vibes from this. i wonder if halcali inspired KKB at all.

[@NicolsGarciaMartinez]

@@weenieboi3536 Actually, it did! Halcali bacon it's a favorite of KKB

[@tatamimode3293]

@@weenieboi3536it’s funny KKB is mentioned. I found Halcali through a playlist KKB made back in 2015 :3

[@johnnypumpdesu]

I dunno why but for me this fits perfectly as Parappa the rapper song

[@weenieboi3536]

omg a parappa x halcali collab would be so good.

[@renatodiaz6512]

That bass line is so jucy

[@user-cx4js4im7p]

さぁさ これから パンパン鳴らせ手拍子 軽々またがる魔法のホウキ 悠々気分はハリポタ 聴きなハルカリズム さぁ行こうか! AH AH テステスマイコフォン 寄ってらっしゃい 聴かないと損 私がユカリ 別名スィートパイ 磨きゃ光り続けるイイ素材 次は私 (OK Who are you?) チェック1.2 とんで7.8.9 私がハルカ 別名ミートパイ 悩み多き若干15才 とあるフライデー クラスメイトとバイバイ ブラブラふらつく目黒界隈 引き寄せられた音の鳴る方へ 着いた先は何も無い公園 何か起きそう 女の直感 五感 ドッカン 咲いた第六感 円を描く人込みの中心 男女数人で合わせるルーティーン Boomin' Boomin' Boomin' System が奏でるBEATに耳釘付け 塗り替えられた乙女の思春期 学校じゃもはや 異端分子 いつの間に いつもここへ集う 次第に見る方からヤル方 Yes, Yes, Y'all!さぁカウントダウン 3.2.1! We are the candy hearts (ハルカリズム)体で感じな そしてWe are candy girls (ハルカリズム)始めるカーニバル We are the candy hearts (ハルカリズム)体で感じな まずは PEACE, UNITY, LOVE そして HAVIN' FUN! さぁさ これから パンパン鳴らせ手拍子 軽々またがる魔法のホウキ 悠々気分はハリポタ 聴きなハルカリズム さぁ行こうか! こんなBEATに乗りひとっ飛び 音が無けりゃ割とおっとり だけど今日は宿題もほっぽり 放課後の教室を乗っ取り おそろのハンチングに白いスニーカー ダンスパーティー ウチらがリーダー DISCO風(てゆうか)CLUB風(てゆうか) ステップ踏むのに無我夢中 ディギディギ D.N.A C to the E 先生も踊らすこんなBeats ハイどうぞ ハルカリがエスコート 風になびく校長のバーコード キュピキュピ急展開 人口が急増 じゃあ移動体育館に集合 人込みかきわけ昇るステージ(M.A.X!) 上がるボルテージ ズビズビズンズンズン 響く重低音 五臓六腑とコミュニケーション 譜面無しのミュージックエデュケーション この音の元ではONE NATION まるでマイコー 作るネバーランド 集まりなキウイ パパイヤ マンゴー 今何時 つぅか無関心 ハルカリ何時だってこんな感じ! Clap your hands to the beat ! Clap your hands... Clap your hands to the beat ! Clap your hands... We are the candy hearts (ハルカリズム)体で感じな そしてWe are candy girls (ハルカリズム)始めるカーニバル We are the candy hearts (ハルカリズム)体で感じな まずは PEACE, UNITY, LOVE そして HAVIN' FUN! We are the candy hearts (ハルカリズム)体で感じな そしてWe are candy girls (ハルカリズム)始めるカーニバル We are the candy hearts (ハルカリズム)体で感じな まずは PEACE, UNITY, LOVE そして HAVIN' FUN!

[@tinybed]

Lyrics below: saa sa kore kara pan pan narase tebyoushi karugaru matagaru mahou no houki yuuyuu kibun wa hari pota kiki na harukarizumu saa yukou ka! AH AH tesu tesu maikofon yotte rasshai kikanai to son watashi ga Yukari betsumei suiito pai migakya hikari tsuzukeru ii sozai tsugi wa watashi (OK Who are you?) chekku 1,2 tonde shichi, hachi, kyuu watashi ga Haruka betsumei miito pai nayami ooki jakkan juu go sai to aru furaidee kurasumeito to bai bai bura bura furatsuku Meguro kaiwai hiki yoserareta oto no naru hou e kiita saki wa nani mo nai kouen nani ka okisou onna no chokkan gokan dokkan saita dairokkan en wo egaku hito gomi no chuushin danjo suunin de awaseru ruutiin Boomin’ Boomin’ Boomin’ System ga kanaderu BEAT ni mimi kugizuke nuri kaerareta otome no shishunki gakkou ja mo haya itan bunshi itsu no ma ni itsu mo koko e tsudou shidai ni miru kata kara yaru kata Yes, yes, y’all! saa kaunto daun 3,2,1! We are the candy hearts (harukarizumu) karada de kanji na soshite We are candy girls (harukarizumu) hajimeru kaanibaru We are the candy hearts (harukarizumu) karada de kanji na mazu wa PEACE,UNITY,LOVE soshite HAVIN’FUN! saa sa kono mama pan pan narase tebyoushi karugaru matagaru mahou no houki yuuyuu kibun wa hari pota kiki na harukarizumu saa ikou ka! konna BEAT ni nori hitottobi oto ga nakerya katsu toottori dakedo kyou wa shukkudai mo hoppori houkago no kyoushitsu wo nottori osoro no hanchingu ni shiroi suniikaa dansu paati uchira ga riidaa DISCO fuu (te yuu ka) CLUB fuu (te yuuka) suteppu fumu no ni mugamuchuu digidigi D,A,N,C to the E sensei mo odorasu konna Beats hai douzo harukari ga esukooto kaze ni nabiku kouchou no baakooddo kyupi kyupi kyuu tenkai jinkou ga kyuuzou jaa idoutai iku kan ni shuugou hito gomi kakiwake noboru suteeji (M,A,X!) agaru boruteeji zupi zupi zun zun zun hibiku juu teion gozouroppu to komyunikeeshon fumen nashi no myuujikku ejukeeshon kono oto no naka no moto de wa ONE NATION maru de maikoo tsukuru nebaa rando atsumari na kiui papaiya mangoo ima nan ji tsuuka mukanshin harukari itsu datte konna kanji! Clap your hands to the beat! clap your hands… We are the candy hearts (harukarizumu) karada de kanji na soshite We are candy girls (harukarizumu) hajimeru kaanibaru We are the candy hearts (harukarizumu) karada de kanji na mazu wa PEACE,UNITY,LOVE soshite HAVIN’FUN! We are the candy hearts (harukarizumu) karada de kanji na soshite We are candy girls (harukarizumu) hajimeru kaanibaru We are the candy hearts (harukarizumu) karada de kanji na mazu wa PEACE,UNITY,LOVE soshite HAVIN’FUN!

[@juqaviesp]

PEACE,UNITY,LOVE

[@ditosuxashvili3311]

n' havin fun

[@phantasmFES]

this song is pure happiness

[@thunderfire6966]

That funk vibe is fire

[@mamolefemolefe7412]

This beat is so hot! I'm busy bopping my head like no tomorrow! Gonna have a sore neck tomorrow XD

[@CrushedPainter]

that single dislike bugs me, this song is flawless.

[@Lowpropo]

make that 6 dislikes now...

[@edgarposada7732]

All of their beats have made my head unintentionally bop

[@ProfesorTlacuache]

Haruka Rhythm

[@monochromemoonshine]

Bass strings slapping my heart strings

[@x-azumashiunsaix2559]

me hace recordar una de las canciones de PaRappa the rapper (ps2)

[@shirokumaotaku]

"AAAALLLLVVVVVIIINNN!!!"

[@meikoluvv]

LMFAOOOOOOOOO

[@92clew]

I like racing around to this.

[@end-of-centurysurvivor2048]

Too good for human ears

[@sirllamalot1980]

fuck, this groove is so tight

[@vegafilm9409]

I love this, greetings from Mexico ♥️🥰

[@lancegeorge71]

Kinda sounds like the Thomas the tank engine theme, I'm lovin' it

[@digitalfolklore5663]

Esta canción me alegra las mañanas :D ¡Saludos desde Perú!

[@jericohernandez6574]

Love from Cali 🇺🇸

[@Clingan1234]

Great song

[@juaninzunza6334]

TEMAZOOO

[@JONJEFEMET]

me ecanta, siemplemente perfecto XD

[@rilaxkumah]

Still listenin. Where are u halcali? (& Heartsdales? Homemade Kazoku ? - all the best started with 'H" 😂)

[@bigbootypatrick]

this a banger wow

[@angeldejesuscontreras315]

Está muy pero muy padre esta canción, me encanta!!!

[@MyLifeAsAdrian_]

It took way to long to find this song… banger as always

[@lefma1810]

Belgium is listening to you!

[@IFREAKINGLOVEFINALFANTASY]

This gives me so much Parappa the rapper vibes

[@laidback7301]

I totally understand

[@stuni9852]

Good Heavens The Squidpunks back at it again 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@Ale-kc9pq]

i suffer from alcohlism too

[@gats5193]

IF ANYONE HAS THE BASS TAB FOR THIS PLEASE HMU

[@soullove7ful]

Does anybody know, where to find instrumental version?

[@angeldejesuscontreras315]

Soy el "me gusta" número 100 :v

[@ximenalafken7305]

:v

[@Mihai769]

coni be my lolipop

[@sambol8429]

Allo Jean-Francois Moquin trouve moi

[@jfmoquin13]

Trouve blatt