Ayumi Hamasaki: Chances are you've heard the name. If you haven't...well, she's only the most famous singer in Japan having sold over 80 million albums worldwide. If you don't know too much about album sales...that's ALOT. That's more than many American singers will ever sell, whose music goes international. Ayumi Hamasaki is the Empress of Pop and quite possibly one of the most interesting and imaginative singers there is. She also happens to be my absolute favourite J-Pop singer and she is for millions of others. Ayumi Hamasaki, or Ayu, as her fans call her, is one of the most influential figures in Japan.
Ayumi Hamasaki's 10th Studio Album 'Next Level'
She has released 11 studio albums in her short professional career of just over a decade, all of which have become very successful. She has had 47 singles and 77 music videos. Best of all, she actually writes her lyrics...which seems to be rare these days. Ayumi Hamasaki was also the first female singer to have eight studio albums since her debut top the Oricon and the first artist to have an album debut at number one for eleven consecutive years! I guess you could say she's almost like a God! :)
Ayu being swarmed by the paparazzi, much like celebrities in the United States
She is widely known for having a unique sense of style and apart from winning awards for her music, she consistently wins awards for her fashion sense. Everything from her hair to her fingernails. Ayumi Hamasaki is also not afraid to change her hair style or her hair colour: long and black to short and blonde, or brown! She does it all!
Talkin' 2 Myself from Ayu's 2008 Arena Tour
Her tours are very elaborate with dancers, fire, with wild stage set-ups. She sings live, dances, and always makes sure to talk to the audience and put on AMAZING shows.
So because she is SOOOOOOOOO famous and has such a huge discography, I am making this in parts. This is Part 1, which is really just the introduction to who Ayumi Hamasaki is. Part II will be my favourite music videos, and Part III will be my favourite tour performances! :D Stay tuned!
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