Ayumi is J-pop's most famous female and a living legend with the most fabulous legacy, discography of music, and videography of PVs and performances and concerts. Her impact upon J-pop and Japan is immeasurable and untouchable; not another female artist has come close. The intensity, quality, and entertainment value of her concerts are sky-high. You want to attend the best concerts? Ayumi is the only way to go. You want to check out the best PVs? Ayumi is your girl. Her collection of music showcases not only her wonderful vocal talent but also that she encompasses all styles and genres of music, and pulls it off flawlessly. Pop, pop rock, rock, metal, R&B, ballad. etc; Ayumi is a master of reinvention and keeps her musical sounds (and image) fresh and new; never stale or "more of the same." One couldn't help but be pleasantly surprised at not only the awesome quality of music Ayumi makes but also the variety of genres. Whether you want the lovely and passionate pop sound of Ayumi's
"appears," the powerful rock sounds of Ayumi's
"Startin'," "It was," or
"Because of You,"; she's got you covered. Or you may be in the mood for the smooth head-bobbing groove of her
"In the Corner," or her intense electronic pop
"Sparkle." Ballads? You wont find a more poweful and hearfelt ballad than Ayumi's
"untitled ~for her~." Growing and exploring different forms of music is an essential part of becoming an amazing artist, and Ayumi has nailed it. The title of her most famous song
"evolution" is pehaps the perfect single word to describe Ayumi's career: Ayumi has been the evolution of J-pop. Indeed, she is Japan's Empress of Pop.