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''This page refers to the [[AC DDR EXTREME|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME]] song. For the year 1998 in BEMANI history, please see [[1998 (year)]].''
= 1998 =
= 1998 =


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Artist: NAOKI<br>
Artist: NAOKI<br>
Composition/Arrangement: [[Naoki Maeda|NAOKI MAEDA]]<br>
Composition/Arrangement: [[Naoki Maeda|NAOKI MAEDA]]<br>
Lyrics/Vocals: [[Londell Hicks|Londell "Taz" Hicks]], [[Aundrea L. Hopkins|Andrea L.Hopkins]]<br>
Lyrics/Vocals: [[Londell Hicks|Londell "Taz" Hicks]], [[Andrea Hopkins|Andrea L. Hopkins]]<br>
BPM: 150<br>
BPM: 150<br>
Length: 1:39<br>
Length: 1:39<br>
Jacket design: [[Kanako Yonezawa|RICE.C]]<br>
First Music Game Appearance: [[AC DDR EXTREME|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME]]<br>
First Music Game Appearance: [[AC DDR EXTREME|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME]]<br>
Other Music Game Appearances: None
Other Music Game Appearances: None
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== Song Connections / Remixes ==
== Song Connections / Remixes ==
* 1998 is the first song featured in [[DDR MEGAMIX]], from [[PnM AC 10|pop'n music 10]].
* 1998 is the first song featured in [[DDR MEGAMIX]], from [[AC pnm 10|pop'n music 10]].
* A cover of 1998 by DIGICCO, titled [[Be Rock U (1998 burst style)]], appears in [[AC 9th style|beatmania IIDX 9th style]].
* A cover of 1998 by DIGICCO, titled [[Be Rock U (1998 burst style)]], appears in [[AC 9th style|beatmania IIDX 9th style]].
* A cover of 1998 by NAOKI presents WORLD WIDE STYLE, titled [[1998 (Sparky 2006)]], is available on the ''KONAMI♪MUSICフル'' service.
* An instrumental version of 1998 appears in the video ''inside KI・SE・KI'', from [[BeForU]]'s single of the [[KI-SE-KI|same name]].
* A cover of 1998 by NAOKI presents WORLD WIDE STYLE, titled [[1998 (Sparky 2006)]], was available in the ''KONAMI♪MUSICフル'' service.
** A short version of 1998 (Sparky 2006) can be found in [[CS DDR HOTTEST PARTY|DanceDanceRevolution HOTTEST PARTY]]. The artist was changed to J-RAVERS.
** A short version of 1998 (Sparky 2006) can be found in [[CS DDR HOTTEST PARTY|DanceDanceRevolution HOTTEST PARTY]]. The artist was changed to J-RAVERS.
* A re-arranged version of 1998 is used in [[CS DDR SuperNOVA NA|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA CS (North America)]] as the BGM in Stellar Master Mode's PIZZA BOX.
** This version appears on the ''DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK'' nonstop megamix as ''ENDING'' by MONSTER-G.
* A re-arranged version of 1998 with new vocals was performed live in the release event for [[CS DDR PS3|DanceDanceRevolution (PS3)]]. This version has never been released to the public.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* 1998's title is a reference to [[AC DDR 1st|the year when the original DanceDanceRevolution game]] was released.
{{Gallery}}
* A wallpaper based on 1998's background is available on the [http://www.konami.jp/bemani/ddr/jp/am/extreme/ddr_new/images/w_1998.jpg DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME website].
* 1998's title is a reference to the year when the [[AC DDR 1st|original DanceDanceRevolution arcade game]] was released.
* 1998's unique video introduces a blue colored canine mecha first appeared from [[BRILLIANT 2U]] (it was red colored in BRILLIANT 2U, yellow in [[BRILLIANT 2U (Orchestra-Groove)]], and light blue in [[BRILLIANT 2U (K.O.G G3 MIX)]].)
* A wallpaper based on 1998's background was available on the [https://web.archive.org/web/20121114033456/http://www.konami.jp/bemani/ddr/jp/am/extreme/ddr_new/images/w_1998.jpg DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME website] (archived).
* 1998's unique video introduces a blue colored canine mecha first appeared from [[BRILLIANT 2U]] (it was pink-red colored in BRILLIANT 2U, gold-yellow in [[BRILLIANT 2U(Orchestra Groove)]], and light blue in [[BRILLIANT 2U(K.O.G G3 MIX)]].)
* 1998 was performed at the ''Extreme! Dance Live ~in velfarre~'' event in 2003.
* 1998 received a unique video in [[CS DDR EXTREME2|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME2]]. This video was carried over to the arcade releases in [[AC DDR SuperNOVA|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA]] and eliminates any on-screen dancers.
** Its original EXTREME video is shown when 1998 is played from the [[DDR SELECTION]] folder.
* 1998 appears as downloadable content for [[CS DDR S+|DanceDanceRevolution S+]], in the '''DDR EXTREME Pack 3'''.
* 1998 appears as downloadable content for [[CS DDR S+|DanceDanceRevolution S+]], in the '''DDR EXTREME Pack 3'''.


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Soon, I will have produced a bit more than 100 songs for KONAMI's BEMANI series.
Soon, I will have produced a bit more than 100 songs for KONAMI's BEMANI series.


I have continued to run without looking aside. I have evolved. The draw vision also continues to change.
I have continued to run without looking aside. I have evolved. My vision also continues to change.


But, now I remember. At that time, in that place, all that I felt.....
But now I remember. All that I felt at that time, in that place.....


In a different perspective, [[D2R]] was a "return to the basics". This main keyword is "1998".
This is "return to the basics" in a different perspective than [[D2R]]. This main keyword is "1998".


"1998"<br>
"1998"<br>
Beyond the distant memory, I want to deliver the real current NAOKI sound.
Beyond the distant memory, I want to deliver the real current NAOKI sound.
=== DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME2 ===
You have unlocked the song "1998" by NAOKI.  In classic NAOKI style, get ready to party like it's 1998 with his latest high-energy song. The same artist behind other fan favorite hits like "[[DYNAMITE RAVE]]", "D2R" and "[[B4U]]" turns up the intensity in "1998" with 90's rave synths, rockin' guitar riffs, passionate female vocals, driving rhythms and energetic raps.  Check out other songs by this artist in this game and [[CS DDR NA|Dance Dance Revolution]], [[CS DDR KONAMIX|Dance Dance Revolution KONAMIX]], [[CS DDRMAX NA|DDRMAX Dance Dance Revolution]], [[CS DDRMAX2 NA|DDRMAX2 Dance Dance Revolution]] and [[CS DDR EXTREME NA|Dance Dance Revolution EXTREME]].
== Video Production Information ==
=== RICE.C ===
That nostalgic robotic dog returns. I made it appear to aggressively run during the movie.<br>
It looks cool, doesn't it? I think it's my favorite production.


== Difficulty & Notecounts ==
== Difficulty & Notecounts ==
DanceDanceRevolution difficulty rated from 1 to 10 from DDRMAX2 to SuperNOVA2, and 1 to 20 from X onwards. (Ratings and notecounts obtained from [http://www.bemaniwiki.com BEMANIWiki 2nd].)
DanceDanceRevolution difficulty rated from 1 to 10 from DDRMAX2 to SuperNOVA2, and 1 to 20 from X onwards. (Ratings and notecounts obtained from [http://www.bemaniwiki.com BEMANIWiki 2nd].)


{{DDR Chart Info
{{DDR Chart Header|
| beg_notes = 119 / 0
{{DDR Chart Notecounts|119 / 0|177 / 1|231 / 1|311 / 6|- / - / -|180 / 1|235 / 2|313 / 6|- / - / -}}
| bsp_notes = 177 / 1
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME&rarr;SuperNOVA2|1|3|5|7|-|3|5|7|-}}
| dsp_notes = 231 / 1
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution X&rarr;Present|3|4|6|9|-|5|6|9|-}}
| esp_notes = 311 / 6
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME CS JP|1|3|5|7|-|3|5|7|-}}
| bdp_notes = 180 / 1
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME2 / Dancing Stage Max|1|3|5|7|-|3|5|7|-}}
| ddp_notes = 235 / 2
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution S+|3|4|6|9|-|-|-|-|-}}
| edp_notes = 313 / 6
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution GRAND PRIX|3|4|6|9|-|5|6|9|-}}
| chart_version_1 = DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME&rarr;SuperNOVA2
| beg_difficulty_1 = 1
| bsp_difficulty_1 = 3
| dsp_difficulty_1 = 5
| esp_difficulty_1 = 5
| bdp_difficulty_1 = 3
| ddp_difficulty_1 = 5
| edp_difficulty_1 = 7
| chart_version_2 = DanceDanceRevolution X&rarr;Present
| beg_difficulty_2 = 4
| bsp_difficulty_2 = 4
| dsp_difficulty_2 = 6
| esp_difficulty_2 = 10
| bdp_difficulty_2 = 4
| ddp_difficulty_2 = 6
| edp_difficulty_2 = 10
| chart_version_3 = DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME CS JP
| beg_difficulty_3 = 1
| bsp_difficulty_3 = 3
| dsp_difficulty_3 = 5
| esp_difficulty_3 = 5
| bdp_difficulty_3 = 3
| ddp_difficulty_3 = 5
| edp_difficulty_3 = 7
| chart_version_4 = DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME2
| beg_difficulty_4 = 1
| bsp_difficulty_4 = 3
| dsp_difficulty_4 = 5
| esp_difficulty_4 = 5
| bdp_difficulty_4 = 3
| ddp_difficulty_4 = 5
| edp_difficulty_4 = 7
| chart_version_5 = DanceDanceRevolution S+
| beg_difficulty_5 = 4
| bsp_difficulty_5 = 4
| dsp_difficulty_5 = 6
| esp_difficulty_5 = 10
}}
}}


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