Ayumi Hamasaki is often referred to as the "Empress of Pop" due to her immense influence throughout Asia.
She is recognized as the best-selling solo artist in Japan and a cultural icon of the Heisei era.
Hamasaki has received the prestigious Japan Record Award, highlighting her impact on the music industry.
Biography
Early Life
Ayumi Hamasaki was born on October 2, 1978, in Fukuoka, Japan. Raised as an only child by her mother and grandmother, she began modeling at the age of seven to help support her family. At fourteen, she moved to Tokyo to pursue a modeling career and signed with the SOS talent agency. In 1995, under the name "Ayumi," she released her first rap EP, "Nothing from Nothing," marking the beginning of her journey in the music industry.
Career
Hamasaki's career took off after she signed with Avex Trax, where she became known as the "Empress of Pop" due to her significant influence across Asia. Her debut album, "A Song for ××," was released in 1999, followed by a string of successful albums including "LOVEppears," "Duty," and "I am..." Over the years, she has explored various genres, including J-pop, rock, and electronic music, and has been recognized for her introspective lyrics and powerful performances. With numerous awards, including the prestigious Japan Record Award, she is celebrated as the best-selling solo artist in Japan.
Personal Life
Hamasaki's personal life has been as dynamic as her career. She has had several high-profile relationships, including a romance with her producer Max Matsuura and actor Tomoya Nagase. In 2011, she married Austrian actor Manuel Schwarz, but the couple divorced a year later. In 2020, she welcomed her first child and announced her second pregnancy shortly after. Despite facing health challenges, including complete deafness in her left ear, Hamasaki continues to inspire fans with her resilience and artistry.
Legacy
Hamasaki is not only a musical icon but also a cultural figure who has shaped the J-pop scene and influenced fashion trends. Her ability to blend striking visuals with personal storytelling has resonated with fans, earning her the title of the "undisputed Queen of J-pop." Her advocacy for LGBTQ rights further solidifies her status as a beloved figure in contemporary culture.
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Discography
Remember you2023
- 1.Nonfiction3:49
- 2.(NOT) Remember you3:42
- 3.Dreamed a Dream4:32
- 4.23rd Monster3:46
- 5.Summer Again4:00
- 6.ray of truth1:35
- 7.Remember you4:24
- 8.オヒアの木4:37
- 9.春よ、来い5:02
- 10.taskinson1:58
- 11.MASK4:28
- 12.VIBEES3:16
- 13.Nonfiction (Yohanne Simon remix)4:22
- 14.Just the way you are3:52
M(A)DE IN JAPAN2016
- 1.tasky1:59
- 2.FLOWER3:41
- 3.Mad World4:22
- 4.Breakdown4:35
- 5.Survivor4:16
- 6.You are the only one5:03
- 7.TODAY5:17
- 8.Mr.Darling4:02
- 9.Summer Love4:52
- 10.Many Classic Moments6:08
- 11.FLOWER (video clip)
- 12.Mad World (video clip)
- 13.Winter diary (video clip)
- 14.FLOWER (making clip)
- 15.Mad World (making clip)
- 16.Winter diary (making clip)
A ONE2015
- 1.a Bell1:09
- 2.WARNING4:05
- 3.NO FUTURE5:50
- 4.Anything for You6:59
- 5.Last minute4:21
- 6.Zutto…4:47
- 7.Out of control4:43
- 8.Story5:14
- 9.The GIFT3:51
- 10.The Show Must Go On5:54
- 11.Walk4:59
- 12.Movin’ on without you4:10
Colours2014
- 1.Feel the love5:21
- 2.XOXO4:21
- 3.What is forever love4:16
- 4.Hello new me4:16
- 5.Pray6:20
- 6.Terminal5:44
- 7.Angel3:46
- 8.Merry-go-round5:09
- 9.Lelio3:38
- 10.NOW & 4EVA4:36
LOVE again2013
- 1.Wake me up
- 2.Song 4 u
- 3.Missing
- 4.SAKURA
- 5.Melody
- 6.task'n'bass
- 7.Bye-bye darling
- 8.snowy kiss
- 9.Sweet scar
- 10.petal
- 11.glasses
- 12.untitled for her... story 2
- 13.Gloria
- 14.Ivy
- 15.You & Me
- 16.Song 4 u
- 17.Missing
- 18.Wake me up
- 19.You & Me
- 20.snowy kiss
- 21.Sweet scar
- 22.Melody
- 23.Song 4 u (making clip)
- 24.Missing (making clip)
- 25.You & Me (making clip)
- 26.Wake me up / snowy kiss (making clip #1)
- 27.Wake me up / snowy kiss (making clip #2)
- 28.Sweet scar (making clip)
- 29.Melody (making clip)
Party Queen2012
- 1.Party queen(「PEACH JOHNワークブラ」CMソング)
- 2.NaNaNa
- 3.Shake It?
- 4.taskebab
- 5.call
- 6.Letter
- 7.reminds me
- 8.Return Road
- 9.Tell me why
- 10.a cup of tea
- 11.the next LOVE
- 12.Eyes,Smoke,Magic
- 13.Serenade in A minor
- 14.how beautiful you are(フジテレビ系ドラマ「最後から二番目の恋」主題歌)
FIVE2011
- 1.progress5:05
- 2.ANother song5:21
- 3.Why…3:58
- 4.beloved5:20
- 5.BRILLANTE / Why…10:05
- 6.progress (video clip)
- 7.ANother song (video clip)
- 8.Why… (video clip)
- 9.beloved (video clip)
- 10.BRILLANTE (video clip)
- 11.progress (making clip)
- 12.ANother song (making clip)
- 13.Why… (making clip)
- 14.beloved (making clip)
- 15.BRILLANTE (making clip)
Love songs2010
- 1.Love song4:25
- 2.crossroad4:52
- 3.MOON5:46
- 4.sending mail4:33
- 5.Last angel5:42
- 6.insomnia2:02
- 7.Like a doll4:58
- 8.Aria1:35
- 9.blossom4:08
- 10.Thank U5:29
- 11.Sweet Season5:04
- 12.overture1:46
- 13.do it again5:52
- 14.November5:33
- 15.Virgin Road5:59
- 16.SEVEN DAYS WAR4:56
- 17.MOON (video clip)
- 18.blossom (video clip –director’s cut–)
- 19.crossroad (video clip)
- 20.Sweet Season (video clip)
- 21.Virgin Road (video clip)
- 22.Last angel (video clip)
- 23.Love song (video clip)
- 24.do it again (video clip)
- 25.MOON (making clip)
- 26.crossroad (making clip)
- 27.Sweet Season (making clip)
- 28.Virgin Road (making clip)
- 29.Last angel & Love song (making clip #1)
- 30.Last angel & Love song (making clip #2)
- 31.do it again (making clip)
Rock’n’Roll Circus2010
- 1.THE introduction1:39
- 2.Microphone4:27
- 3.count down4:38
- 4.Sunset 〜LOVE is ALL〜5:46
- 5.BALLAD5:21
- 6.Last Links3:57
- 7.montage1:40
- 8.Don’t look back4:08
- 9.Jump!1:36
- 10.Lady Dynamite4:21
- 11.Sexy little things3:58
- 12.Sunrise 〜LOVE is ALL〜4:50
- 13.meaning of Love5:27
- 14.You were…4:48
- 15.RED LINE 〜for TA〜 (album version)5:47
- 16.Sunrise 〜LOVE is ALL〜 (video clip)4:51
- 17.Sunset 〜LOVE is ALL〜 (video clip)5:44
- 18.You were… (video clip)5:11
- 19.BALLAD (video clip)5:51
- 20.Sexy little things (video clip)4:20
- 21.Microphone (video clip)4:26
- 22.Don’t look back (video clip)4:14
- 23.Lady Dynamite (video clip)4:19
- 24.Sunrise 〜LOVE is ALL〜 (making clip)4:43
- 25.Sunset 〜LOVE is ALL〜 (making clip)3:24
- 26.You were… (making clip)3:02
- 27.BALLAD (making clip)3:14
- 28.Sexy little things (making clip)2:57
- 29.Microphone (making clip)2:56
- 30.Don’t look back (making clip)3:02
- 31.Lady Dynamite (making clip)3:10
- 32.“ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2009 A 〜NEXT LEVEL〜” DIGEST3:38
NEXT LEVEL2009
- 1.Bridge to the sky1:43
- 2.NEXT LEVEL4:30
- 3.Disco‐munication1:32
- 4.EnergizE4:31
- 5.Sparkle4:32
- 6.rollin’5:04
- 7.GREEN4:48
- 8.Load of the SHUGYO1:32
- 9.identity4:19
- 10.Rule4:08
- 11.LOVE ’n’ HATE3:51
- 12.Pieces of SEVEN2:31
- 13.Days5:04
- 14.Curtain call3:44
- 15.GREEN4:50
- 16.Will6:27
- 17.End of the World4:41
- 18.Heartplace7:01
- 19.And Then2:23
- 20.Naturally3:29
- 21.POWDER SNOW4:37
- 22.HOPE or PAIN4:25
- 23.Over5:08
- 24.SCAR6:59
- 25.SIGNAL2:23
- 26.Hana1:47
- 27.too late4:08
- 28.everywhere nowhere3:38
- 29.Days5:03
- 30.For My Dear…4:39
- 31.Days <video clip>5:20
- 32.GREEN <video clip>5:31
- 33.Rule <video clip>4:27
- 34.Sparkle <video clip>4:46
- 35.NEXT LEVEL <video clip>4:31
- 36.Curtain call <video clip>3:48
- 37.Days <making clip>3:54
- 38.GREEN <making clip>3:59
- 39.Rule <making clip>3:17
- 40.Sparkle <making clip>3:29
- 41.NEXT LEVEL <making clip>4:37
- 42.Curtain call <making clip>3:12
GUILTY2008
- 1.Mirror1:56
- 2.(don’t) Leave me alone4:16
- 3.talkin’ 2 myself4:54
- 4.decision4:21
- 5.GUILTY4:33
- 6.fated5:34
- 7.Together When…5:13
- 8.Marionette –prelude–1:13
- 9.Marionette4:35
- 10.The Judgement Day1:40
- 11.glitter4:53
- 12.MY ALL5:25
- 13.reBiRTH1:39
- 14.untitled 〜for her〜5:33
- 15.距愛 〜Distance Love〜 (glitter/fated) <short film>
- 16.talkin’ 2 myself <video clip>
- 17.decision <video clip>
- 18.Together When… <video clip>
- 19.Marionette <video clip>
- 20.(don’t) Leave me alone <video clip>
- 21.glitter <making clip>
- 22.fated <making clip>
- 23.talkin’ 2 myself <making clip>
- 24.decision <making clip>
- 25.Together When… <making clip>
- 26.Marionette <making clip>
- 27.(don’t) Leave me alone <making clip>
A BEST 2 –BLACK–2007
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A BEST 2 –WHITE–2007
- 1.evolution4:45
- 2.Greatful days4:44
- 3.independent4:57
- 4.Humming 7⁄44:29
- 5.UNITE!5:04
- 6.Real me5:28
- 7.my name’s WOMEN5:41
- 8.ourselves4:36
- 9.INSPIRE4:36
- 10.STEP you4:27
- 11.July 1st4:23
- 12.fairyland5:20
- 13.Voyage5:09
- 14.Moments5:34
- 15.A Song is born6:19
(miss)understood2006
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Secret2006
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MY STORY2004
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Memorial address2003
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A BALLADS2003
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I am…2002
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RAINBOW2002
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A BEST2001
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Duty2000
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HAMASAKI AYUMI2000
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A Song for ××1999
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LOVEppears1999
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Label
- Record label
- Avex Trax
- Record label
- Nippon Columbia
Achievements
- Award
- Japan Record Award
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Ayu, Ayumi Hamasaki, Ayumi Hamazaki, Ayumi Kamasaki, CREA, はまさき あゆみ
Ayumi Hamasaki is a Japanese singer-songwriter and producer. Nicknamed the "Empress of Pop" on account of her influence throughout Asia, she is widely recognized for her versatile music production, songwriting, and live performances. Hamasaki is the best-selling solo artist in Japan, and a cultural icon of the Heisei era.
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