Artist of the Month : Ayumi Hamasaki
Via wikipedia
Ayumi Hamasaki (浜崎 あゆみ (also 浜崎歩) , Hamasaki Ayumi), born October 2, 1978, is a Japanese singer-songwriter and former actress. Also known as Ayu to her fans, Hamasaki has been dubbed the “Empress of pop” and “the Empress of J-Pop” due to her popularity and widespread influence in Japan. Born and raised in Fukuoka, she moved to Tokyo at fourteen to pursue a career in entertainment. In 1998, under the tutelage of Avex CEO Max Matsuura, she released a string of modestly selling singles that concluded with her 1999 debut album A Song for XX, which debuted atop the Oricon charts and stayed there for four weeks in a row, establishing her popularity in Japan.
Aptly dubbed the “Empress of J-Pop”, Ayumi’s popularity and success is unchallenged. Her songs have also been used in numerous animes and video games like Onimusha 4 : Dawn of Dreams (Startin’) and Inuyasha (Dearest). I managed to find a rare MV of one of my favorite songs by her, Evolution. Enjoy.
Ayumi Hamasaki Official Website
Divine Ayu – Ayumi Hamasaki Fan Site
Ayumi Hamasaki Sekai
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