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''This is about the DanceDanceRevolution song B4U. For info on the J-POP group formed by [[NAOKI]], see [[BeForU]].''
''This page is for the DanceDanceRevolution song B4U. For information on the J-Pop group formed by [[Naoki Maeda|NAOKI]], please see [[BeForU]].''


= B4U =
= B4U =


== Song Information ==
== Song Information ==
 
[[Image:B4U.png|thumb|B4U's jacket.]]
Artist: [[Naoki Maeda|NAOKI]]<br>
Artist: NAOKI<br>
Composition/Arrangement: [[Naoki Maeda|NAOKI MAEDA]]<br>
Lyrics/Vocals: [[Aaron G|AARON G]]<br>
BPM: 155<br>
BPM: 155<br>
Length: 1:37<br>
Genre: SPEED RAVE<br>
Genre: SPEED RAVE<br>
VJ: [[Gyo Eguchi| VJ GYO]]<br>
Movie: [[Gyo Eguchi|VJ GYO]]<br>
First Appeared On: Dance Dance Revolution 4th Mix<br>
First Music Game Appearance: [[AC DDR 4th|DanceDanceRevolution 4thMIX]]<br>
First Appeared In IIDX In: [[AC 4th style]]<br>
Other Music Game Appearances:
Length: 1:37<br>
* [[AC 4th style|beatmania IIDX 4th style]]
* [[AC DMX 2nd append JPARADISE|Dance Maniax 2ndMIX append JPARADISE]]


== Lyrics ==
== Lyrics ==
 
<pre>Let's get it on don't stop us now
<pre>
When we step on the scene
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
we came to get down
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go
 
Let's get it on don't stop us now
When we step on the scene we came to get down
Check the moves you know they can't be dissed
Check the moves you know they can't be dissed
Ain't too many that can flow like this
Ain't 2 many that can flow like this
We hummin' commin' at ya
We humming, coming at ya!
And the rhythm is gonna get ya
And the rhythm gonna get ya!
Need I, should I say no more
Need I, should I say no more
Tell me what's the deal, gotta check my flow
Tell me what the deal?
Yo check my flow!!!


Jam jam jam DDR
*Jump Jump Jump D.D.R.
Yo, everybody feel the beat with DDR
Yo Everybody feel the beat with D.D.R.
Jam jam jam DDR
Jam Jam Jam D.D.R.
Everybody dance let's get down
Everybody Dance let's get down


Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
Could it be that you wannna be more like me
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go
No shame, I bring pain for the year 2 G's.
 
Could it be that you wanna be more like me
No shame, I bring pain in the year 2G
Now we gonna turn this party out
Now we gonna turn this party out
Put your hands in the air move 'em all around
Put your hands in the air move 'em all around
Can you feel the beat down in your soul
Can you feel the best down in your soul
Don't fight the feeling just let it go
Don't fight the feeling just let it go
4, 3, 2, 1, let's count it down
4, 3, 2, 1 let's count it down
Wanna see you move when you hear that sound
Wanna see you move we you hear that sound
 
*Repeat
B4U.....</pre>
 
== Song Connections / Remixes ==
* B4U is part of NAOKI's B-U series.
* A long version of B4U, titled [[B4U glorious style]], appears in [[AC DDR 5th|DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX]].
* A speed remix of B4U, titled [[B4U(B4 ZA BEAT MIX)]], appears in [[AC DDRMAX2|DDRMAX2 -DanceDanceRevolution 7thMIX-]].
* B4U is one of the songs featured in [[DDR MEGAMIX]], from [[AC pnm 10|pop'n music 10]].
* A remix of B4U with different lyrics and vocals by [[Yoshitaka Nishimura|DJ YOSHITAKA with Michael a la mode]], titled [[B4U(BEMANI FOR YOU MIX)]], can be found in [[AC EMPRESS|beatmania IIDX 16 EMPRESS]].
* Another remix of B4U by NAOKI presents WORLD WIDE STYLE, titled [[B4U (The Acolyte mix)]], was available in the ''KONAMI♪MUSICフル'' service.
** A short version of B4U (The Acolyte mix) can be found in the American and European releases of [[CS DDR HOTTEST PARTY|DanceDanceRevolution HOTTEST PARTY]]. The artist was changed to J-RAVERS.
* A related song to B4U, titled ''R4U'', appears in Feline Groove's ''Rave:Slave 2019'' album, alongside [[Hiroshi Watanabe (Cranky)|Cranky]].
** A short version of R4U appears in UNLIMITED STUDiO's rhythm game ''SEVEN'S CODE''.
** Despite the title, R4U is based more on ''Party 4U'', a Cranky Be-Music Source song.
** A spiritual sequel to B4U based on R4U, titled ''BU-44'', appears in ''StepManiaX''.
 
== Trivia ==
{{Gallery}}
* According to NAOKI, B4U is how he wished [[BRILLIANT 2U]] to sound like [https://web.archive.org/web/20130324025759fw_/http://www.konami.jp/bemani/ddr/jp/am/extreme/ddr_new/1016.html].
* According to B4U glorious style's staff comments, the gold robot in B4U's DanceDanceRevolution background was designed by Eiichi Yoshioka [https://web.archive.org/web/20070718091950fw_/http://www.konami.jp/bemani/ddr/jp/am/ddr5th/pic/b4ulong.html].
* B4U is the only DanceDanceRevolution original song crossed over to the Dance Maniax series.
* B4U is one of [[Noria Shiraishi]]'s favorite DanceDanceRevolution songs [https://web.archive.org/web/20070527110608/http://www.konami.jp/am/AM/DDR_ad/v_report4.html].
* B4U received a slightly modified video in [[AC 7th style|beatmania IIDX 7th style]], which improved [[Mika]] and [[Yuri]]'s facial textures, and included new intense effects [https://web.archive.org/web/20150507131328fw_/http://www.konami.jp/am/bm2dx/bm2dx7/qanda_1st.html].
** Some elements from this video were used with its original beatmania IIDX 4th style video in [[CS 6th style|beatmania IIDX 6th style -new songs collection-]].
* B4U received a new BEGINNER chart in [[AC IIDX RED|beatmania IIDX 11 IIDX RED]].
** This chart was removed in [[AC HAPPY SKY|beatmania IIDX 12 HAPPY SKY]].
* On the ''DanceDanceRevolution Party Collection ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK'' booklet, Aaron G is misspelled as '''AARONG G'''.
* B4U received a Double BEGINNER chart in [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX2|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX2]].
* B4U received a unique video in [[CS DDR Disney Channel EDITION|DanceDanceRevolution Disney Channel EDITION]]. This video is exclusive for Disney Channel EDITION, as such, has never been used in any other release of DanceDanceRevolution.
* In DanceDanceRevolution Disney Channel EDITION, B4U's BPM is shown as 133-155.
* '''B4U("VOLTAGE" Special)''' is one of the My GROOVE RADAR (Myグルーヴレーダー) unlockable songs in [[AC DDR SuperNOVA2|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2]]. To unlock it, you must play songs that have charts which focus on the VOLTAGE parameter of the [[GROOVE RADAR]].
** As of April 10th, 2008, B4U("VOLTAGE" Special) has been unlocked for normal play.
* In DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2 and its [[CS DDR SuperNOVA2 JP|Japanese CS counterpart]], part of B4U("VOLTAGE" Special)'s charts was positioned a 32nd beat late.
* Prior to [[AC DDR X2|DanceDanceRevolution X2]], B4U ("VOLTAGE" Special) had no space between its title and subtitle.
* From June 1st, 2017 in [[AC DDR A|DanceDanceRevolution A]] to [[AC DDR A3|DanceDanceRevolution A3]], B4U ("VOLTAGE" Special) does not appear in the song selection screen if the player does not use an [[e-amusement]] pass.
** From [[AC DDR WORLD|DanceDanceRevolution WORLD]] onwards, it is available by default for all players.
 
== Music Comment ==
Experience high-energy dance that will keep you coming back for more.
 
== Song Production Information ==
=== beatmania IIDX ===
==== NAOKI ====
This song is an upper number from D.D.R.4th MIX, completely filled with NAOKI's sound, and the driving feeling of AARON G's MC, while the sharp synth leads and hit sounds combine with the beat like an addictive sensation, further enhancing its rave feeling.<br>
It's quite challenging in the game with the key placement in the first-half, and the intermittent scratching in the second half. By all means, I'd like you to create your own upper groove!!
 
=== DanceDanceRevolution 4thMIX Official Website ===
==== NAOKI MAEDA ====
B4U is a new song which I diligently created as an attempt to do what I couldn't do during the production of "BRILLIANT 2U", which was first included in D.D.R.2nd MIX, by using the current technology and technological capabilities to enhance it in every respect.<br>
To every player, by all means, please JUMP, JUMP, JUMP, DDR~~!! Please enjoy this B4U and play alongside the MC until dawn!
 
=== DanceDanceRevolution 4thMIX Original Soundtrack ===
==== NAOKI MAEDA ====
B4U's official name is BRILLIANT 4U, and it's the sequel to BRILLIANT 2U as its name suggests, which I finished in an entirely new form by powering it up in every aspect while retaining the same atmosphere.


Jam jam jam DDR
==== Liner Notes ====
Yo, everybody feel the beat with DDR
This is an authentic dance tune which D.D.R. freaks can't get enough of, with a deceptive speedy feeling from the very beginning. When the machine gun-like aggressive rap changes to the dazzling chorus sound, its tension should've reached its climax. Don't the occasional "D.D.R.!" shouts remind you of the highly popular and proud masterpiece "BRILLIANT 2U" from 2ndMIX?
Jam jam jam DDR
Everybody dance let's get down


B-B-B-B4U
=== [[CS DDR Party Collection|DanceDanceRevolution Party Collection]] ===
Yo, everybody feel the beat with DDR
This number continues the flow from "BRILLIANT 2U", which is extremely popular among D.D.R. fans. The MC's energetic rap from the very beginning and the high-speed synths are the golden combination of Eurobeat. This authentic dance tune seems to capture the excitement of the dancefloor.
Jam Jam Jam DDR
Everybody dance let's get down
</pre>


== Song Connections / Remixes ==
=== Dance Maniax ===
This number continues from "BRILLIANT 2U", which received overwhelming support throughout the D.D.R. series. It's included in D.D.R. 4thMIX, so perhaps many players have already heard it. The MC's energetic rap from the very beginning and the high-speed synths are the golden combination of Eurobeat. The gorgeous and danceable result seems to capture the excitement of the dancefloor. If you want to vigorously dance without thinking, please choose this number!
 
== CS Information Data ==
=== [[CS DDR EXTREME NA|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME CS (North America)]] ===
You have unlocked the song "B4U" by NAOKI. Debuting on [[CS DDR KONAMIX|Dance Dance Revolution KONAMIX]], "B4U" is a perfect example of the ideal Dance Dance Revolution song with its physically challenging dance steps, fast-paced rhythms and vocals and competitive themes. Check out the new "B4 ZA BEAT MIX" in this game as well.
 
== Video Production Information ==
=== VJ GYO ===
The characteristic intro announces the start of "something" with a continuous high tension from "that song"!<br>
When [[AC substream|substream]]/[[AC DDR CLUB VER.2|CLUB VERSION 2]] were being produced at that time, all the team members participated in intense Battle play (during difficulty review/bug checks/trial playthrough), and it was well received in the market, who showed visible excitement and stood out.
 
However, I think you can recognize the true charm of B4U if you listen closely, which is a super power-up from "that song", which is "Brilliant 2U".<br>
It's full of speed and power which seems categorically more associated with "running" than "dancing", and defies the definition of a new flow of Euro high tension. The song is sublimated into a dimension, which reproduces the uplifting and euphoric feelings of a fighting spirit similar to a "battle"!
 
The route of NAOKI's upper Euro "car-themed" movie was discussed in a conversation with [[Takayuki Ishikawa|dj TAKA]] to be "quite on point". The well-known Mika Tsukuba appears as a rival in the movie!? (See the [https://web.archive.org/web/20150507123412fw_/http://www.konami.jp/am/bm2dx/bm2dx4/4th_question.html Q&A] section for details). With that scenario in mind, I created an original movie about car battles.<br>
The effect of having two characters appear was demonstrated in the chorus although it wasn't part of the story, which I think ended up becoming quite good.
 
Speaking of a battle between girls, dj TAKA and [[Keina Kanisawa|KANI]] witnessed a high score attack battle between two girls at an arcade when the production of IIDX 4th concluded, and I remember them filled with emotion and excitement as they said that "IIDX has entered a new phase～!".


* A long version, "B4U glorious style", appeared on ''Dance Dance Revolution 5th Mix''.
== Difficulty & Notecounts ==
* A speed remix, ''B4U (B4 ZA BEAT MIX)'', appeared on ''DDRMAX2''.
beatmania IIDX difficulty rated from 1 to 7 in 4th style, 1 to 7+ from 5th through 9th style, 1 to 8 in 10th style, 1 to 8+ in IIDX RED, and 1 to 12 from HAPPY SKY onwards.<br>
* [[B4U(BEMANI FOR YOU MIX)]], a remix by [[Yoshitaka_Nishimura|DJ Yoshitaka]] and Michael a la Mode, is on [[AC EMPRESS]].
DanceDanceRevolution difficulty from 2ndMIX CLUB VER. through 5thMIX (and the Solo games) rated from 1 to 9, 1 to 10 from DDRMAX2 to SuperNOVA2, and 1 to 20 from X onwards.<br>
Dance Maniax difficulty rated from 1 to 9 in 2ndMIX onwards. (Ratings and notecounts obtained from [http://bemaniwiki.com/ BEMANIWiki 2nd].)


== Trivia ==
=== beatmania IIDX ===
{{IIDX Chart Header|
{{IIDX Chart Notecounts|314|538|801|1014|-|629|815|-|-}}
{{IIDX Chart|beatmania IIDX 4th style|-|5|7|N/A|-|5|7|-|-}}
{{IIDX Chart|beatmania IIDX 5th style|-|5|7|N/A|-|&uarr;6|7|-|-}}
{{IIDX Chart|beatmania IIDX 6th style&rarr;9th style|-|5|&uarr;7+|N/A|-|6|7|-|-}}
{{IIDX Chart|beatmania IIDX 10th style|-|5|8|N/A|-|6|7|-|-}}
{{IIDX Chart|beatmania IIDX 11 IIDX RED|※'''1'''|5|8|N/A|-|6|7|-|-}}
{{IIDX Chart|beatmania IIDX 12 HAPPY SKY&rarr;Present|-|5|&uarr;9|10|-|6|&uarr;8|-|-}}
{{IIDX Chart|beatmania IIDX 4th style CS|-|5|7|7|-|5|7|-|-}}
{{IIDX Chart|beatmania IIDX 6th style CS|'''3'''|5|7+|7+|-|6|7|-|-}}
{{IIDX Chart|beatmania IIDX 7th style CS|-|5|7+|7+|-|6|7|-|-}}
{{IIDX Chart|beatmania IIDX 8th style CS|3|5|7+|7+|-|6|7|-|-}}
{{IIDX Chart|beatmania IIDX ULTIMATE MOBILE|-|5|9|10|-|-|-|-|-}}
}}


* The lyrics and vocals of this song are sung by Aaron.G. He also sang [[GIANT SLUG]] later that year in [[AC_GF4DM3|GUITARFREAKS 4thMIX / drummania 3rdMIX]].
※ Denotes chart has been revised from the older/newer AC chart (total notes: 300).


== Music Production Info ==
=== DanceDanceRevolution ===
==== Original Charts ====
{{DDR Chart Header|
{{DDR Chart Notecounts|104 / 0|188 / 0|238 / 0|325 / 0|- / - / -|191 / 0|225 / 0|301 / 0|- / - / -}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution 4thMIX&rarr;5thMIX|-|4|5|8|-|4|6|7|-}}
{{DDR Chart|DDRMAX2 location test|-|&darr;3|&darr;4|&darr;6|-|&darr;3|&darr;4|&darr;6|-}}
{{DDR Chart|DDRMAX2|-|&uarr;4|&uarr;5|&uarr;8|-|&uarr;4|&uarr;6|&uarr;7|-}}
{{DDR Chart|Dancing Stage EuroMIX2|'''3'''|4|5|8|-|4|6|7|-}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME&rarr;SuperNOVA2|&darr;1|4|5|8|-|4|6|7|-}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution X&rarr;Present|3|5|7|10|-|5|8|10|-}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution 4thMIX CS|-|4|5|8|-|4|6|7|-}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution / Dancing Stage Disney MIX|-|4|5|8|-|4|6|7|-}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution KONAMIX / Dancing Stage PARTY EDiTiON|-|4|5|8|-|4|6|7|-}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution (PC)|-|4|5|8|-|4|6|7|-}}
{{DDR Chart|DDRMAX2 CS JP|-|4|5|8|-|4|6|7|-}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution Party Collection|1|4|5|8|-|4|6|7|-}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME CS NA|1|4|5|8|-|4|6|7|-}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX2 / Dancing Stage Unleashed2|N/A|4|5|8|-|4|6|7|-}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution Disney Channel EDITION|1|4|5|8|-|4|6|7|-}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2 CS JP|1|4|5|8|-|4|6|7|-}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution S+|3|5|7|10|-|-|-|-|-}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution (PS3) / New Moves DLC|2|4|6|8|-|-|-|-|-}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution GRAND PRIX|3|5|7|10|-|5|8|10|-}}
}}


Untranslated.
==== "VOLTAGE" Special ====
{{DDR Chart Header|
{{DDR Chart Notecounts|- / -|- / -|- / -|- / -|367 / 0 / 0|- / -|- / -|- / -|367 / 0 / 0}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2|-|-|-|-|10|-|-|-|9}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution X&rarr;X2|-|-|-|-|13|-|-|-|15}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution X3 VS 2ndMIX&rarr;Present|-|-|-|-|&uarr;14|-|-|-|15}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2 CS JP|-|-|-|-|10|-|-|-|9}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution X2 CS|-|-|-|-|13|-|-|-|15}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution GRAND PRIX|-|-|-|-|14|-|-|-|15}}
}}


== Video Production Info ==
=== DanceDanceRevolution Solo ===
{{DDR Solo Chart Header|
{{DDR Solo Chart Notecounts|191|225|318}}
{{DDR Solo Chart|DanceDanceRevolution 4thMIX Solo&rarr;4thMIX PLUS Solo|4|5|8}}
{{DDR Solo Chart|DanceDanceRevolution 4thMIX CS|4|5|8}}
{{DDR Solo Chart|DanceDanceRevolution KONAMIX / Dancing Stage PARTY EDiTiON|4|5|8}}
{{DDR Solo Chart|DanceDanceRevolution (PC)|4|5|8}}
}}


Untranslated.
=== Dance Maniax ===
{{DMX Chart Header|
{{DMX Chart Notecounts|261|381|260|342}}
{{DMX Chart|Dance Maniax 2ndMIX append JPARADISE|6|8|6|7}}
}}


{{IIDX-stub}}
{{B-U}}


[[Category:IIDX Songs]]
[[Category:Songs]]
[[Category:IIDX Songs with Unique Videos]]
[[Category:DanceDanceRevolution Songs]]
[[Category:IIDX AC Songs Never Removed]]
[[Category:DanceDanceRevolution Songs with Unique Videos]]
[[Category:Dance Maniax Songs]]
[[Category:beatmania IIDX Songs]]
[[Category:beatmania IIDX Songs with Unique Videos]]
[[Category:beatmania IIDX Songs Never Removed]]

Latest revision as of 16:30, 6 December 2024

This page is for the DanceDanceRevolution song B4U. For information on the J-Pop group formed by NAOKI, please see BeForU.

B4U

Song Information

B4U's jacket.

Artist: NAOKI
Composition/Arrangement: NAOKI MAEDA
Lyrics/Vocals: AARON G
BPM: 155
Length: 1:37
Genre: SPEED RAVE
Movie: VJ GYO
First Music Game Appearance: DanceDanceRevolution 4thMIX
Other Music Game Appearances:

Lyrics

Let's get it on don't stop us now
When we step on the scene
we came to get down
Check the moves you know they can't be dissed
Ain't 2 many that can flow like this
We humming, coming at ya!
And the rhythm gonna get ya!
Need I, should I say no more
Tell me what the deal?
Yo check my flow!!!

*Jump Jump Jump D.D.R.
Yo Everybody feel the beat with D.D.R.
Jam Jam Jam D.D.R.
Everybody Dance let's get down

Could it be that you wannna be more like me
No shame, I bring pain for the year 2 G's.
Now we gonna turn this party out
Put your hands in the air move 'em all around
Can you feel the best down in your soul
Don't fight the feeling just let it go
4, 3, 2, 1 let's count it down
Wanna see you move we you hear that sound

*Repeat
B4U.....

Song Connections / Remixes

Trivia

This song has different backgrounds, banners, jackets, or other related images. For more information, please see this page.
  • According to NAOKI, B4U is how he wished BRILLIANT 2U to sound like [1].
  • According to B4U glorious style's staff comments, the gold robot in B4U's DanceDanceRevolution background was designed by Eiichi Yoshioka [2].
  • B4U is the only DanceDanceRevolution original song crossed over to the Dance Maniax series.
  • B4U is one of Noria Shiraishi's favorite DanceDanceRevolution songs [3].
  • B4U received a slightly modified video in beatmania IIDX 7th style, which improved Mika and Yuri's facial textures, and included new intense effects [4].
  • B4U received a new BEGINNER chart in beatmania IIDX 11 IIDX RED.
  • On the DanceDanceRevolution Party Collection ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK booklet, Aaron G is misspelled as AARONG G.
  • B4U received a Double BEGINNER chart in DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX2.
  • B4U received a unique video in DanceDanceRevolution Disney Channel EDITION. This video is exclusive for Disney Channel EDITION, as such, has never been used in any other release of DanceDanceRevolution.
  • In DanceDanceRevolution Disney Channel EDITION, B4U's BPM is shown as 133-155.
  • B4U("VOLTAGE" Special) is one of the My GROOVE RADAR (Myグルーヴレーダー) unlockable songs in DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2. To unlock it, you must play songs that have charts which focus on the VOLTAGE parameter of the GROOVE RADAR.
    • As of April 10th, 2008, B4U("VOLTAGE" Special) has been unlocked for normal play.
  • In DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2 and its Japanese CS counterpart, part of B4U("VOLTAGE" Special)'s charts was positioned a 32nd beat late.
  • Prior to DanceDanceRevolution X2, B4U ("VOLTAGE" Special) had no space between its title and subtitle.
  • From June 1st, 2017 in DanceDanceRevolution A to DanceDanceRevolution A3, B4U ("VOLTAGE" Special) does not appear in the song selection screen if the player does not use an e-amusement pass.

Music Comment

Experience high-energy dance that will keep you coming back for more.

Song Production Information

beatmania IIDX

NAOKI

This song is an upper number from D.D.R.4th MIX, completely filled with NAOKI's sound, and the driving feeling of AARON G's MC, while the sharp synth leads and hit sounds combine with the beat like an addictive sensation, further enhancing its rave feeling.
It's quite challenging in the game with the key placement in the first-half, and the intermittent scratching in the second half. By all means, I'd like you to create your own upper groove!!

DanceDanceRevolution 4thMIX Official Website

NAOKI MAEDA

B4U is a new song which I diligently created as an attempt to do what I couldn't do during the production of "BRILLIANT 2U", which was first included in D.D.R.2nd MIX, by using the current technology and technological capabilities to enhance it in every respect.
To every player, by all means, please JUMP, JUMP, JUMP, DDR~~!! Please enjoy this B4U and play alongside the MC until dawn!

DanceDanceRevolution 4thMIX Original Soundtrack

NAOKI MAEDA

B4U's official name is BRILLIANT 4U, and it's the sequel to BRILLIANT 2U as its name suggests, which I finished in an entirely new form by powering it up in every aspect while retaining the same atmosphere.

Liner Notes

This is an authentic dance tune which D.D.R. freaks can't get enough of, with a deceptive speedy feeling from the very beginning. When the machine gun-like aggressive rap changes to the dazzling chorus sound, its tension should've reached its climax. Don't the occasional "D.D.R.!" shouts remind you of the highly popular and proud masterpiece "BRILLIANT 2U" from 2ndMIX?

DanceDanceRevolution Party Collection

This number continues the flow from "BRILLIANT 2U", which is extremely popular among D.D.R. fans. The MC's energetic rap from the very beginning and the high-speed synths are the golden combination of Eurobeat. This authentic dance tune seems to capture the excitement of the dancefloor.

Dance Maniax

This number continues from "BRILLIANT 2U", which received overwhelming support throughout the D.D.R. series. It's included in D.D.R. 4thMIX, so perhaps many players have already heard it. The MC's energetic rap from the very beginning and the high-speed synths are the golden combination of Eurobeat. The gorgeous and danceable result seems to capture the excitement of the dancefloor. If you want to vigorously dance without thinking, please choose this number!

CS Information Data

DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME CS (North America)

You have unlocked the song "B4U" by NAOKI. Debuting on Dance Dance Revolution KONAMIX, "B4U" is a perfect example of the ideal Dance Dance Revolution song with its physically challenging dance steps, fast-paced rhythms and vocals and competitive themes. Check out the new "B4 ZA BEAT MIX" in this game as well.

Video Production Information

VJ GYO

The characteristic intro announces the start of "something" with a continuous high tension from "that song"!
When substream/CLUB VERSION 2 were being produced at that time, all the team members participated in intense Battle play (during difficulty review/bug checks/trial playthrough), and it was well received in the market, who showed visible excitement and stood out.

However, I think you can recognize the true charm of B4U if you listen closely, which is a super power-up from "that song", which is "Brilliant 2U".
It's full of speed and power which seems categorically more associated with "running" than "dancing", and defies the definition of a new flow of Euro high tension. The song is sublimated into a dimension, which reproduces the uplifting and euphoric feelings of a fighting spirit similar to a "battle"!

The route of NAOKI's upper Euro "car-themed" movie was discussed in a conversation with dj TAKA to be "quite on point". The well-known Mika Tsukuba appears as a rival in the movie!? (See the Q&A section for details). With that scenario in mind, I created an original movie about car battles.
The effect of having two characters appear was demonstrated in the chorus although it wasn't part of the story, which I think ended up becoming quite good.

Speaking of a battle between girls, dj TAKA and KANI witnessed a high score attack battle between two girls at an arcade when the production of IIDX 4th concluded, and I remember them filled with emotion and excitement as they said that "IIDX has entered a new phase～!".

Difficulty & Notecounts

beatmania IIDX difficulty rated from 1 to 7 in 4th style, 1 to 7+ from 5th through 9th style, 1 to 8 in 10th style, 1 to 8+ in IIDX RED, and 1 to 12 from HAPPY SKY onwards.
DanceDanceRevolution difficulty from 2ndMIX CLUB VER. through 5thMIX (and the Solo games) rated from 1 to 9, 1 to 10 from DDRMAX2 to SuperNOVA2, and 1 to 20 from X onwards.
Dance Maniax difficulty rated from 1 to 9 in 2ndMIX onwards. (Ratings and notecounts obtained from BEMANIWiki 2nd.)

beatmania IIDX

Game SP Difficulty DP Difficulty
BEGINNER NORMAL HYPER ANOTHER LEGGENDARIA NORMAL HYPER ANOTHER LEGGENDARIA
Notecounts 314 538 801 1014 - 629 815 - -
beatmania IIDX 4th style - 5 7 N/A - 5 7 - -
beatmania IIDX 5th style - 5 7 N/A - ↑6 7 - -
beatmania IIDX 6th style→9th style - 5 ↑7+ N/A - 6 7 - -
beatmania IIDX 10th style - 5 8 N/A - 6 7 - -
beatmania IIDX 11 IIDX RED ※1 5 8 N/A - 6 7 - -
beatmania IIDX 12 HAPPY SKY→Present - 5 ↑9 10 - 6 ↑8 - -
beatmania IIDX 4th style CS - 5 7 7 - 5 7 - -
beatmania IIDX 6th style CS 3 5 7+ 7+ - 6 7 - -
beatmania IIDX 7th style CS - 5 7+ 7+ - 6 7 - -
beatmania IIDX 8th style CS 3 5 7+ 7+ - 6 7 - -
beatmania IIDX ULTIMATE MOBILE - 5 9 10 - - - - -

※ Denotes chart has been revised from the older/newer AC chart (total notes: 300).

DanceDanceRevolution

Original Charts

Game Single Double
Beginner Basic Difficult Expert Challenge Basic Difficult Expert Challenge
Notecounts / Freeze Arrows / Shock Arrows 104 / 0 188 / 0 238 / 0 325 / 0 - / - / - 191 / 0 225 / 0 301 / 0 - / - / -
DanceDanceRevolution 4thMIX→5thMIX - 4 5 8 - 4 6 7 -
DDRMAX2 location test - ↓3 ↓4 ↓6 - ↓3 ↓4 ↓6 -
DDRMAX2 - ↑4 ↑5 ↑8 - ↑4 ↑6 ↑7 -
Dancing Stage EuroMIX2 3 4 5 8 - 4 6 7 -
DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME→SuperNOVA2 ↓1 4 5 8 - 4 6 7 -
DanceDanceRevolution X→Present 3 5 7 10 - 5 8 10 -
DanceDanceRevolution 4thMIX CS - 4 5 8 - 4 6 7 -
DanceDanceRevolution / Dancing Stage Disney MIX - 4 5 8 - 4 6 7 -
DanceDanceRevolution KONAMIX / Dancing Stage PARTY EDiTiON - 4 5 8 - 4 6 7 -
DanceDanceRevolution (PC) - 4 5 8 - 4 6 7 -
DDRMAX2 CS JP - 4 5 8 - 4 6 7 -
DanceDanceRevolution Party Collection 1 4 5 8 - 4 6 7 -
DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME CS NA 1 4 5 8 - 4 6 7 -
DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX2 / Dancing Stage Unleashed2 N/A 4 5 8 - 4 6 7 -
DanceDanceRevolution Disney Channel EDITION 1 4 5 8 - 4 6 7 -
DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2 CS JP 1 4 5 8 - 4 6 7 -
DanceDanceRevolution S+ 3 5 7 10 - - - - -
DanceDanceRevolution (PS3) / New Moves DLC 2 4 6 8 - - - - -
DanceDanceRevolution GRAND PRIX 3 5 7 10 - 5 8 10 -

"VOLTAGE" Special

Game Single Double
Beginner Basic Difficult Expert Challenge Basic Difficult Expert Challenge
Notecounts / Freeze Arrows / Shock Arrows - / - - / - - / - - / - 367 / 0 / 0 - / - - / - - / - 367 / 0 / 0
DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2 - - - - 10 - - - 9
DanceDanceRevolution X→X2 - - - - 13 - - - 15
DanceDanceRevolution X3 VS 2ndMIX→Present - - - - ↑14 - - - 15
DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2 CS JP - - - - 10 - - - 9
DanceDanceRevolution X2 CS - - - - 13 - - - 15
DanceDanceRevolution GRAND PRIX - - - - 14 - - - 15

DanceDanceRevolution Solo

Game 6 Panels
Basic Trick Maniac
Notecounts 191 225 318
DanceDanceRevolution 4thMIX Solo→4thMIX PLUS Solo 4 5 8
DanceDanceRevolution 4thMIX CS 4 5 8
DanceDanceRevolution KONAMIX / Dancing Stage PARTY EDiTiON 4 5 8
DanceDanceRevolution (PC) 4 5 8


Dance Maniax

Game Single Double
Mild Wild Mild Wild
Notecounts 261 381 260 342
Dance Maniax 2ndMIX append JPARADISE 6 8 6 7
NAOKI's B-U series
BRILLIANT 2U - B4U - Be Rock U (1998 burst style)
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