Hikaru Utada

On the album, Utada sings not only J-pop but also hip-hop and rock 'n' roll, all in English.

There are many Japanese musicians who have won popularity abroad after reaching their peak in Japan, but only five singers and singing groups, including Pink Lady and YMO, have been in the top 100 in Billboard magazine's singles charts.

The Japan Times Weekly: Oct. 9, 2004
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