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* 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 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].
* B4U is the only DanceDanceRevolution original song to be crossed over to the Dance Maniax series, aside from [[DROP OUT]] being featured in the medley [[Non Stop Mix Special 1]].
* B4U is the only DanceDanceRevolution original song to be crossed over to the Dance Maniax series, aside from [[DROP OUT]] being featured in the medley [[Non Stop Mix Special 1]].
* B4U is one of [[Noria Shiraishi]]'s favorite DanceDanceRevolution songs.
* 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]].
* B4U received a slightly modified video in [[AC 7th style|beatmania IIDX 7th style]].
* B4U received a new BEGINNER chart in [[AC IIDX RED|beatmania IIDX 11 IIDX RED]].
* B4U received a new BEGINNER chart in [[AC IIDX RED|beatmania IIDX 11 IIDX RED]].

Revision as of 09:59, 1 May 2023

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].
  • B4U is the only DanceDanceRevolution original song to be crossed over to the Dance Maniax series, aside from DROP OUT being featured in the medley Non Stop Mix Special 1.
  • B4U is one of Noria Shiraishi's favorite DanceDanceRevolution songs.[2]
  • B4U received a slightly modified video in beatmania IIDX 7th style.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Since June 1st, 2017 in DanceDanceRevolution A, B4U ("VOLTAGE" Special) no longer appears 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 the rave feeling.
On the game, it's quite challenging 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

Untranslated.

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 - - - - -

"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 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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