B4U
This page is for the DanceDanceRevolution song B4U. For information on the J-Pop group formed by NAOKI, please see BeForU.
B4U
Song Information
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
- B4U is part of NAOKI's B-U series.
- A long version of B4U, titled B4U glorious style, appears in DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX.
- A speed remix of B4U, titled B4U(B4 ZA BEAT MIX), appears in DDRMAX2 -DanceDanceRevolution 7thMIX-.
- B4U is one of the songs featured in DDR MEGAMIX, from pop'n music 10.
- A remix of B4U with different lyrics and vocals by DJ YOSHITAKA with Michael a la mode, titled B4U(BEMANI FOR YOU MIX), can be found in 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 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 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
- 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].
- Some elements from this video were used with its original beatmania IIDX 4th style video in beatmania IIDX 6th style -new songs collection-.
- B4U received a new BEGINNER chart in beatmania IIDX 11 IIDX RED.
- This chart was removed in 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 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.
- From 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.
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) | |