That might be her solo debut but she recorded with her brother Randy in 1978. Either way Demise can choose whichever year, I still get the most points.
Utada was 1997. "Close to You" was released January that year.
demise said years active since their debut album
anyway heres ours
jay z - 16
rihanna - 7
drake - 2
nicki - 2
so 27 points
closing that gap on the number one spot