Something 'Bout the Kiss

"Something ‘Bout the Kiss" is a song by Japanese singer Namie Amuro. It was released on September 1, 1999 by Avex Trax, and serves as the third single from her fourth studio album Genius 2000 (2000). Furthermore, all physical and digital formats included an additional B side called "You Are The One," which appears on the parent album. "Something 'Bout the Kiss" was written by Lysette Titi, Chan Hai, and its producer Dallas Austin. Musically, it is a melancholy ballad with R&B and J pop influences. Music critics praised "Something 'Bout the Kiss" for its production quality, describing it as an important moment in Amuro's transition to R&B music. Critics acknowledged the song as a career highlight, while winning the Yoshida Tadashi Award at the Japan Cable Broadcasting Awards. It was a commercial success in Japan, with two formats reaching the top ten on the Oricon Singles Chart and being certified gold twice by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) for more than 100,000 sales across both formats. Masashi Mutō directed the music video for the single, which appeared on her video albums Filmography (2001) and Best Clips (2002). The song also served as the commercial theme for the Japanese cosmetics brand Kosè. It was also featured on the set lists of three Amuro concerts and subsequent live releases. "Something 'Bout the Kiss" has been reworked and re recorded for Amuro's second greatest hits album, Love Enhanced Single Collection, released in 2002.

After the success of her third studio album Concentration 20 (1997), Amuro began working with producer Tetsuya Komuro to create new music. During the sessions, Komuro approached American producer Dallas Austin about collaborating with him and Amuro's team on new music. He accepted the invitation and submitted demo recordings to Komuro. Amuro was excited about the opportunity to work with Austin because she had admired his work with the American girl group TLC, which had inspired her at the time. The collaboration resulted in the songs "Something 'Bout the Kiss," "Leavin' for Las Vegas," "Still in Love," and "Things I Collected," which all appeared on the parent album Genius 2000 (2000).

Avex Trax released "Something 'Bout the Kiss" on September 1, 1999, as the third single from Genius 2000. It was released as a standard CD with four additional tracks, including the B side "You Are The One" featuring Imajin. On November 19, Rhythm Republic released a vinyl with four additional tracks, Amuro's first single on the format. The video later appeared on her video albums Filmography (2001) and Best Clips (2002). "Something 'Bout the Kiss" was later added to Amuro's setlist for three different tours: Genius 2000, Break the Rules, and So Crazy. "Something 'Bout the Kiss" was further re worked and re recorded for Amuro's second greatest hits album, Love Enhanced Single Collection (2002).

+ "Something 'Bout the Kiss" release history Region Date Format Label Ref(s). (Reference) Japan September 1, 1999 CD single, mini CD Avex Trax Hong Kong October 1999 CD single Japan November 1999 Vinyl Rhythm Republic Various N/A/ Music download, Digital download, Music streaming service, streaming Avex Trax