She’s sold more albums in Japan than Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Kesha have sold in the United States combined, but chances are you’ve yet to hear a single track by J-Pop superstar Namie Amuro. The Japanese equivalent to Madonna, Amuro is one of the best-selling artists of all time in her native country, with each of her 12 original, full-length albums earning platinum certification (or higher) in Japan. Stateside, she’s yet to notch a single track on a major chart, though she recently recorded two albums almost entirely in English: 2013’s FEEL, for which she collaborated with Zedd, and 2015’s Genic, which includes production from David Guetta and SOPHIE. After a short post-Genic break, the 38-year old unveiled a new EP last month, featuring “Mint,” a wonderfully whacky mix of electric, surf-rocking guitars, R&B chants, and a pulsating EDM breakdown showcasing the sonic bravura that makes J-Pop some of the most interesting music on the planet.
Audio Fashion is one of my favourite albums this year, idk how to feel about that.
It can't be as bad as MADE IN GHEY BAR.
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The beginning of the rate will depend on when the fans of the certain artists are available. A shame Kyle won't be here to witness his most hated artist flop.
