Biography
Namie Amuro (安室 奈美恵, Amuro Namie, born September 20, 1977) is a Japanese R&B and pop singer, entertainer, and former actress who at the height of her popularity was referred to as the "Teen Queen" and the title "Queen of Japanese Pop Music". Born in Naha, Okinawa, Amuro debuted at the age of 14 as an idol in the girl group Super Monkey's. Though mostly unsuccessful, the group gained popularity during their final year together with the single "Try Me (Watashi o Shinjite)" (1995). Amuro left Toshiba-EMI after releasing two more solo singles; she continued her music career as a solo singer with the then-small independent label Avex Trax. Under the guidance of producer Tetsuya Komuro, Amuro quickly became a commercial success, producing several million-selling records and starting several fashion trends. Her single "Can You Celebrate?" (1997) became Japan's best selling single by a solo female artist. However, in late 1997, Amuro put her career on hold to focus on her pregnancy and marriage.
She returned to music in 1998 with the number-one single, "I Have Never Seen", but faced slowly declining sales. After unofficially severing ties with Tetsuya Komuro in 2001, Amuro joined Suite Chic, which would transform her from a pop idol to a R&B artist. Since reinventing herself, Amuro has achieved newfound interest. Her seventh studio album, Play (2007) debuted at the top of the charts and was followed by "60s 70s 80s" (2008).
Over a decade since her musical debut, Amuro has remained one of the longest surviving popular female acts in Japan. She also continues to successfully combat social stigma as a divorced, working, single mother.On July 30, 2008, Amuro released her first greatest hits album, Best Fiction, since transitioning to R&B music. It spent six consecutive weeks at the number-one position on Japan's Oricon weekly charts, and was elected as "the best album of the year" at the 50th Japan Record Awards. From 2008 to 2009, she toured Japan to promote the album. It was estimated that she played to an audience as large as 400,000 people, potentially the largest audience of her career. According to an update list made by Music Station in 2010, she has sold over 30 million copies in Japan alone, making her one of the best selling Japanese artists of all time.
She returned to music in 1998 with the number-one single, "I Have Never Seen", but faced slowly declining sales. After unofficially severing ties with Tetsuya Komuro in 2001, Amuro joined Suite Chic, which would transform her from a pop idol to a R&B artist. Since reinventing herself, Amuro has achieved newfound interest. Her seventh studio album, Play (2007) debuted at the top of the charts and was followed by "60s 70s 80s" (2008).
Over a decade since her musical debut, Amuro has remained one of the longest surviving popular female acts in Japan. She also continues to successfully combat social stigma as a divorced, working, single mother.On July 30, 2008, Amuro released her first greatest hits album, Best Fiction, since transitioning to R&B music. It spent six consecutive weeks at the number-one position on Japan's Oricon weekly charts, and was elected as "the best album of the year" at the 50th Japan Record Awards. From 2008 to 2009, she toured Japan to promote the album. It was estimated that she played to an audience as large as 400,000 people, potentially the largest audience of her career. According to an update list made by Music Station in 2010, she has sold over 30 million copies in Japan alone, making her one of the best selling Japanese artists of all time.
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Past<Future
Past<Future is the ninth studio album released by Japanese pop singer Namie Amuro on December 16, 2009. The album comes over two years after her last original studio album, Play (2007). Amuro states that she sees the album as a "brand new start" following the highly successful release of the greatest hits compilation, Best Fiction (2008).
Only one single, "Wild/Dr." was released from the album. Several of the album's tracks will be used in promotional campaigns leading up to its release including, "My Love" and "Copy That" currently being used in Vidal Sassoon commercials. A tour in support of the album has been announced to begin in April 2010. The album shifted 310,323 units within its first six days.
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1. "Fast Car" Tiger Anne Judith Wik, Ronny Svendsen, Robin Jensen, Nermin Harambasic, Chris Young Dsign Music 3:20
2. "Copy That" Michico T.Kura, Michico T.Kura for Giant Swing Productions 4:25
3. "Love Game" Double Anthony Anderson, Joleen Belle, Jaden Michaels, Steve Smith Anthony Anderson & Steve Smith for SA TrackWorks Productions 3:39
4. "Bad Habit" Tiger Hugo Lira, Thomas Gustafsson, Negin, lan-Paolo Lira H.Lira, T.Gustafsson, I-P Lira for Random Music 3:10
5. "Steal My Night" Jeff Miyahara, Kanata Okajima Jeff Miyahara Jeff Miyahara 3:32
6. "First Timer (feat. Doberman Inc)" Michico, Doberman Inc T.Kura, Michico, Doberman Inc T.Kura for Giant Swing Productions 5:24
7. "Wild" Michico T.Kura, Michico T.Kura for Giant Swing Productions 3:18
8. "Dr." Nao'ymt Nao'ymt Nao'ymt 5:41
9. "Shut Up" Nao'ymt Nao'ymt Nao'ymt 4:08
10. "My Love" Hiro Hiro Hiro for Digz, Inc. 4:04
11. "The Meaning of Us" Momo "Mocha" N. Momo "Mocha" N., U-key Zone U-Key Zone 4:28
12. "Defend Love" Nao'ymt Nao'ymt Nao'ymt 4:03
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Only one single, "Wild/Dr." was released from the album. Several of the album's tracks will be used in promotional campaigns leading up to its release including, "My Love" and "Copy That" currently being used in Vidal Sassoon commercials. A tour in support of the album has been announced to begin in April 2010. The album shifted 310,323 units within its first six days.
[Download] File size: [1.5 KB] [File Type ".m3u"]
1. "Fast Car" Tiger Anne Judith Wik, Ronny Svendsen, Robin Jensen, Nermin Harambasic, Chris Young Dsign Music 3:20
2. "Copy That" Michico T.Kura, Michico T.Kura for Giant Swing Productions 4:25
3. "Love Game" Double Anthony Anderson, Joleen Belle, Jaden Michaels, Steve Smith Anthony Anderson & Steve Smith for SA TrackWorks Productions 3:39
4. "Bad Habit" Tiger Hugo Lira, Thomas Gustafsson, Negin, lan-Paolo Lira H.Lira, T.Gustafsson, I-P Lira for Random Music 3:10
5. "Steal My Night" Jeff Miyahara, Kanata Okajima Jeff Miyahara Jeff Miyahara 3:32
6. "First Timer (feat. Doberman Inc)" Michico, Doberman Inc T.Kura, Michico, Doberman Inc T.Kura for Giant Swing Productions 5:24
7. "Wild" Michico T.Kura, Michico T.Kura for Giant Swing Productions 3:18
8. "Dr." Nao'ymt Nao'ymt Nao'ymt 5:41
9. "Shut Up" Nao'ymt Nao'ymt Nao'ymt 4:08
10. "My Love" Hiro Hiro Hiro for Digz, Inc. 4:04
11. "The Meaning of Us" Momo "Mocha" N. Momo "Mocha" N., U-key Zone U-Key Zone 4:28
12. "Defend Love" Nao'ymt Nao'ymt Nao'ymt 4:03
[Download] File size: [1.5 KB] [File Type ".m3u"]