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March 26, 2007

Robyn - "Konichiwa Bitches (Klaus Ahlund mix)"

A few weeks after releasing a much-delayed video, Soubrette Swedish pop singer Robyn finally is releasing "Konichiwa Bitches" as a proper single -- with some remixes for kicks. This is good news, especially 'cause we're pretty sure it's the best song ever written. She writes:

Konichiwa Bitches is released today!!! And to celebrate, I'm giving away a free download of a very special version of the track to all my fans who've signed up to the newsletter. It's a version me and Klas Ahlund made in the beginning of the recording of the album, and it's been sitting in his computer until now waiting for somewhere to be played. I hope you enjoy, this is my way of saying thanks for all your support and giving a little something back!
Here's Robyn's gift to you. Digging the "Close To Me"-inspired remix.

Robyn - "Konichiwa Bitches" (Klas Ahlund mix) (MP3)

The "Konichiwa Bitches" single is available on iTunes via, obviously, Konichiwa Records.

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I really don't understand the appeal with her...her tracks wear on the ears SO quickly.

Posted by: sean at 03/26/07 3:00 PM  | Reply
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Robyn's use of Close to Me just pisses me off. She would have nothing were it not for the background music that isn't even hers, seeing as her lyrics are quite ridiculous. "Konichiwa Bitches"...?

Posted by: Moriah at 03/26/07 3:26 PM  | Reply
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Konichiwa Bitches rules.

Posted by: lostcompanion at 03/26/07 4:23 PM  | Reply
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the trentemoller remix is much better, not liking this version at all.

Posted by: january at 03/26/07 5:24 PM  | Reply
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love "close to me", love "konichiwa bitches" but this remix blows.

Posted by: kyle at 03/26/07 7:27 PM  | Reply
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<3 Robyn but this isn't setting my ears alight.

Posted by: monkeygrump! at 03/27/07 8:32 AM  | Reply
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I wonder if Wu-Tang Clan or Dave Chappelle get the credit for the title, lol.

Posted by: Reg! at 03/27/07 8:43 AM  | Reply
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swedish rock chix rule.

Posted by: Michael at 03/27/07 9:59 AM  | Reply
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would somebody please explain to me why i first heard this song like over two years ago and it's just now getting "officially" released? i must have missed something here.

Posted by: john boy at 03/27/07 4:09 PM  | Reply
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The video this song isn't helping much

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x17px4_robyn-konichiwa-bitches

Posted by: zoogs at 03/27/07 6:23 PM  | Reply
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yo brohame;

how come no mention of the fact that this is like the good twin of "Hump my Lumps"? I remember you linked to that Hua Hsu article about how Fergie was Satan for producing "HmLs" (which is too true).

Well "Konichiwa Bitches" is the ezzact same thing but the ezzact opposite at the same time. It's a raunchy song about how her body is bangin, but it's not so-bad-it-hurts-the-mind.

Posted by: son2 at 03/30/07 10:22 AM  | Reply
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For all those talkin trash about Robyn: SAVE IT! She's an artist, so her stuff is artistic. She's not just some pop princess fitting the mold and coasting on sex appeal. Though she could because she's hella sexy when she wants. Doubt me? Do some research. Watch Keep This Fire Burning. She's always cute but she's really SMOKIN HOT in that one!

They tried to do that when she hit the states with Robyn Is Here. She wasn't about to sell out so she said to hell with it and went back to Europe. Besides, as one smart person pointed out, Konichiwa Bitches is a quirky parody. I am not a fan of the usual pop but she is not the usual. She's way more talented than she's given credit for. Believe It!

Posted by: Robyn Rocks at 12/02/07 12:35 AM  | Reply
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