At their inception, the girls were produced by Oshare Track Factory (OTF) comprised of producing artists Rip Slyme, Ryo-Z and DJ Fumiya and signed to Tokyo-based record label, For-Life Music Entertainment (FLME).
Released in 2003, their debut single, タンデム (Tandem) and accompanying music video paid "double homage" to the RIP SLYME song ステッパーズ・ディライト (Steppers Delight) which originally parodied the song Rapper's Delight by American artists The Sugar Hill Gang as well as various video game and pop-culture references, including the Super Mario Bros. and 宇多田ヒカル (Utada Hikaru). Following the success of this single, were the equally-successful songs エレクトリック先生 (Electric Sensei) and ギリギリ・サーフライダー (Girigiri Surfrider). The latter of which had a PV parodying Michael Jackson's Beat It, gaining the two much publicity.
Their initial album, ハルカリベーコン (HALCALI BACON) was released in 2003, and made Japanese history by reached #5 on the Oricon charts, making it the first album by a female hip-hop artist to enter the top ten. The following year in 2004, their second album 音樂ノススメ (Ongaku no Susume) with FLME before moving to Epic records to release their remix album ハルカリミックス (HALCALI MIX) in 2005 and their 3rd album in 2007, サイボーグ俺達 (Cyborg Oretachi).
So far, the two rapping popstars have released fifteen singles, five original albums, one remix album, and one DVD detailing their performances. Several songs of theirs have reached international doors by way of Japanese animation series' tie-ups. The songs タンデム (Tandem) & ギリギリ・サーフライダー (Girigiri Surfrider) were used as ending themes to the Anime "Ga-Ra-Ku-Ta: Mr. Stain on Junk Alley." LOOK was used as the 2nd ending theme for the Anime "Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z." Lights, Camera. Action! was used as the opening theme to the Anime "Getsumento Heiki Mina." Tip Taps Tip was used as the 3rd ending theme to "Koukyou Shihen Eureka seveN" (Symphonic Poem Eureka 7). Their most recent and arguably most popular Anime tie-up is their 12th single, Long Kiss Good Bye which was used as the 7th ending theme to Naruto Shippūden.
HALCALI's sound has been progressively and markedly different from their period of inception -- initially being focused upon peppy, high-energy beats with equally fast and furious lyrics, moving onto more creative songs which seem to weave between genres and sounds, a la 音樂ノススメ (Ongaku no Susume), and more particularly サイボーグ俺達 (Cyborg Oretachi)., which included musical genres ranging from rap, pop, electrocore and rock.
As Halca & Yucali have matured, they have taken on the role of writing their own rhymes & lyrics and composing their own music. Their 3rd album, サイボーグ俺達 (Cyborg Oretachi), featured many tracks which were written or co-written by HALCALI. Every single after this album has also been written by or co-written by HALCALI as well.
On May 26, 2010, HALCALI released their long-awaited 4th album, TOKYO GROOVE. The album is a 2disc set compilation album spanning 16 tracks featuring a CD of original songs and a CD of cover songs.
HALCALI have not released new music since their 2012 album ハルカリノオカワリ. The duo is considered to be inactive with both members focusing on other careers.
Peek-A-Boo
HALCALI Lyrics
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マネーミズ ユカリ in the ハウス
Thisis ハルカリ
in the ブレイス to be
エヒバリ Rock the ハウス
Peek(Peek)(A)Boo スピーカーから
Peek(Peek)(A)Boo スピーカーから
Peek,A-B00 to スピーカー
Peek(Peek) A(A)Booスピーカーから
Peek(Peek) A(A)Booスピーカーから
Peek-A-Boo to スピーカー
Feel SO Good MusicなSwing
ハルカリ be bop
シーバックリラックス
音にハマリな 二人はヒラッヒラッ
舞い上がって ハイ
だまってないで
ハデに立ち回って大回転です
無論プロードウェイのような
クオリテr一保障
ヤミツキ ショー to ショー
Miss Mr. ブラザ & シスター
それじゃサイナラ アスタラビスタ
チャッチャッと片して
パツパッと揺らして
Wop bop a loom-bop a Rap and Boo
Peek(peek) A(A)Booスピーカーから
Peek(Peek) A(A)Booスピーカーから
Peek(Peek) A Boo to スピーカー
Fell So Good MusicなSwing
Peek(peek) A(A)Booスピーカーから
Peek(Peek) A(A)Booスピーカーから
Peek(Peek) A Boo to スピーカー
Fell So Good MusicなSwing
The lyrics to HALCALI's song Peek-A-Boo primarily revolve around music and the feeling that it evokes. The song begins by introducing two members of the group, Haruka and Yukari, and then moves into a chorus that repeats the phrase "Peek-A-Boo" multiple times. The phrase "Peek-A-Boo" is used as a metaphor for the way music can surprise us and make us feel good. The lyrics say that the music comes from the singers and has a swing that feels so good.
The rest of the lyrics describe the experience of dancing and getting lost in the music. The two HALCALI members are described as being caught up in the music, flying high and dancing together. The music is so good that it's like being on Broadway, and the song suggests that music can be addictive in a positive way. Finally, the lyrics say goodbye and suggest that the experience was a fleeting moment of joy that the singers hope to replicate.
Overall, Peek-A-Boo is a fun and energetic song that captures the joy of music and dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
マネーミズ ハルカ in the ハウス
Haruka Money-Miz in the house
マネーミズ ユカリ in the ハウス
Yukari Money-Miz in the house
Thisis ハルカリ
This is Halcali
in the ブレイス to be
In the brace to be
エヒバリ Rock the ハウス
Ehibari rocking the house
Peek(Peek)(A)Boo スピーカーから
Peek-a-boo from the singers
Peek,A-B00 to スピーカー
Peek-a-boo to the singer
Feel SO G00d MUsicなSwing
Feel so good music, swinging
Peek(Peek) A(A)Booスピーカーから
Peek-a-boo from the artists
Peek-A-Boo to スピーカー
Peek-a-boo to the artist
ハルカリ be bop
Halcali bebop
シーバックリラックス
Sea back relax
音にハマリな 二人はヒラッヒラッ
Two people addicted to sound, fluttering
舞い上がって ハイ
Jumping up, high
だまってないで
Don't be silent
ハデに立ち回って大回転です
Dealing with it in a flashy way, a big turn
無論プロードウェイのような
Of course, like Broadway
クオリテr一保障
Quality guaranteed
ヤミツキ ショー to ショー
An addictive show after show
Miss Mr. ブラザ & シスター
Miss Mr. Brother & Sister
それじゃサイナラ アスタラビスタ
So, goodbye, hasta la vista
チャッチャッと片して
Quickly put away
パツパッと揺らして
Shake it up
Wop bop a loom-bop a Rap and Boo
Wop bop a loom-bop, a rap and boo
Peek(Peek) A Boo to スピーカー
Peek-a-boo to the singer
Fell So Good MusicなSwing
Feel so good music, swinging
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ryo-Z
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Alen Obando
Increible, tienen un ritmo muy alegreme gustó mucho
Eric Graci
has been stuck in my head for days
only the lonely
wow I LUV!!<3
John Smith
This bops!
Taesami !
MY NAME IS HARUKA IN THE HOUSE
telebonawo?
MY NAME IS YUCALI IN THE HOUSE
﹒𝖥𝖠𝟣𝖱𝖸𝖱𝟣𝖭𝖦 🔎 ﹐
@telebonawo? This IS HARUKA IN THE PLACE TO BE
telebonawo?
@﹒𝖥𝖠𝟣𝖱𝖸𝖱𝟣𝖭𝖦 🔎 ﹐ EVERYBODY ROCK THE HOUSE
﹒𝖥𝖠𝟣𝖱𝖸𝖱𝟣𝖭𝖦 🔎 ﹐
@telebonawo? PEEK PEEK
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