Biography
Ayumi Hamasaki (浜崎あゆみ, Hamasaki Ayumi, born October 2, 1978) is a Japanese singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, model, spokesperson, and entrepreneur. By 2002, Hamasaki had earned the nickname "Empress of J-pop" due to her popularity in Japan and throughout Asia, as well as being referred to as "the voice of the lost generation". Due to her success and relevance throughout her career, she is considered one of the top solo female artists of the Heisei era for her influence on the music industry and various fashion trends.Born and raised in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Hamasaki moved to Tokyo at 14 in 1993 to pursue a career in singing and acting. In 1998, Hamasaki released her debut single "Poker Face" and debut major-label album A Song for ××. The album debuted at the top of the Oricon charts and remained there for five weeks, selling over a million copies. This rapid rise to fame is typically attributed to her insightful style of lyric-writing in contrast to her young age; this would continue to be a defining aspect of her work, listeners praising her poetic way of conveying relatable subjects. Her next ten albums shipped over a million copies in Japan, with her third, Duty, selling nearly three million. A Best, her first compilation album, further established her position as a crowning artist with more than four million copies sold in Japan. It was at this time that she represented more than 40% of her record label's income.After A Best, Hamasaki went on to experiment with her music style and lyricism, incorporating English into her work from Rainbow onwards. Later albums would range from electronic dream-pop to rock genres, with Hamasaki herself saying she does not feel tied to follow music trends, instead focusing on what she enjoys and wants to create "whether it is trendy or not". This perspective would continue to resonate with the public throughout her career, with her albums consistently placing in the top ten of the Oricon charts to present day; she currently holds the record for the most albums to place in the top ten by a female artist in Japan, with 54 of her releases reaching that distinction.Hamasaki has sold over 50.70 million units in Japan, making her the best-selling Japanese solo artist in history. Hamasaki has several domestic record achievements for her singles, such as the most number-one hits by a female artist (38); the most consecutive number-one hits by a solo artist (25), and the most million-sellers. From 1999 to 2010, Hamasaki had at least two singles each year topping the charts. Hamasaki is also the first female recording artist to have ten studio albums since her debut to top the Oricon, and the first artist to have a number-one album for 13 consecutive years since her debut. In addition to this, Hamasaki's remix albums Super Eurobeat Presents Ayu-ro Mix and Ayu-mi-x II Version Non-Stop Mega Mix, are recognized as two of the best selling remix albums of all time worldwide.
Filmography
all 59
Movies 53
self 38
TV Shows 6
Producer 2
Writer 1
Creator 1
ayumi hamasaki 25th Anniversary LIVE (2023)
ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2022-2023 A ~Remember you~ (2022)
ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2021-2022 A ~23rd Monster~ (2022)
ayumi hamasaki ASIA TOUR ~24th Anniversary special @PIA ARENA MM~ (2022)
ayumi hamasaki MUSIC for LIFE ~return~ (2021)
ayumi hamasaki TROUBLE TOUR 2020 A ~Saigo no Trouble~ (2021)
안싸우면 다행이야 (2020)
a-nation online 2020 (2020)
Ayumi Hamasaki Countdown Live 2019–2020 - Promised Land - A (2020)
M -beloved one- (2020)
ayumi hamasaki 21st anniversary -POWER of A^3- (2019)
ayumi hamasaki Just the beginning -20- TOUR 2017 at Okinawa Convention Center (2018)
ayumi hamasaki Just the beginning -20- TOUR 2017 at Osaka-Jo Hall (2017)
Ayumi Hamasaki Arena Tour 2016 A 〜M(A)DE IN JAPAN〜 (2016)
Ayumi Hamasaki - M(A)DE IN JAPAN [LIMITED TA LIVE TOUR at Zepp Tokyo] (2016)
Ayumi Hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2015 A Cirque de Minuit ~Mayonaka no Circus~ The FINAL (2015)
Ayumi Hamasaki Countdown Live 2014-2015 A: Cirque de Minuit (2015)
Ayumi Hamasaki Premium Showcase ~Feel The Love~ 2014 (2014)
Ayumi Hamasaki - Countdown Live 2013-2014 A (2014)
Ayumi Hamasaki - 15th Anniversary Tour A Best Live 2013 (2013)
Ayumi Hamasaki Countdown Live 2012-2013 A: Wake Up (2013)
Ayumi Hamasaki Arena Tour 2012 A: Hotel Love Songs (2013)
Ayumi Hamasaki Countdown Live 2011-2012 A: Hotel Love Songs (2012)
Ayumi Hamasaki ~POWER of MUSIC~ 2011 LIMITED EDITION (2012)
Ayumi Hamasaki - POWER OF MUSIC- 2011 Limited Edition (2012)
Ayumi Hamasaki Countdown Live 2010-2011 A: Do It Again (2011)
ayumi hamasaki Rock'n'Roll Circus Tour FINAL ~7days Special~ (2011)
Ayumi Hamasaki Arena Tour 2009 A: Next Level (2010)
Ayumi Hamasaki Countdown Live 2009-2010 A: Future Classics (2010)
Ayumi Hamasaki Premium Countdown Live 2008–2009 A (2009)
Ayumi Hamasaki Asia Tour 2008 A ~ 10th Anniversary ~ Live in Taipei (2009)
ayumi hamasaki ASIA TOUR 2007 A 〜Tour of Secret〜 (2008)
Ayumi Hamasaki Countdown Live 2007–2008 Anniversary (2007)
Ayumi Hamasaki - Arena Tour 2006 A -(miss)understood (2006)
Ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2005-2006 A (2006)
Ayumi Hamasaki - Arena Tour 2005 A My Story (2005)
Ayumi Hamasaki Countdown Live 2004–2005 A (2005)
Ayumi Hamasaki - Arena Tour 2003-2004 A (2004)
Ayumi Hamasaki: A Museum, 30th single collection live (2004)
ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2002-2003 A (2003)
ayumi hamasaki STADIUM TOUR 2002 A (2003)
ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2001-2002 A (2003)
ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2002 A (2003)
Sinking into the Moon (2002)
ayumi hamasaki DOME TOUR 2001 A (2001)
Ayumi Hamasaki Concert Tour 2000 A Vol.1 (2000)
Concert Tour 2000 A Daini Maku (2000)
Concert Tour 2000 A Dai ichi Maku (2000)
Ayumi Hamasaki Countdown Live 2000–2001 A (2000)
A Class to Remember II (1996)
闇のパープル・アイ (1996)
Like Grains of Sand (1995)
Under Age (1995)
Rei Tin: Ko Ladies!! Socho saigo no hi (1995)
Sumomo mo momo (1995)
Art of Fighting (1993)
Twins Teacher (1993)
ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2018 ~POWER of MUSIC 20th Anniversary~
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GenderFemale
Birthday1978-10-02 (45 years old)
Birth Name濱﨑 歩
Birth PlaceFukuoka, Japan
Height157-centimeter
CitizenshipsJapan
ResidencesTokyo, Japan
Also Known AsAyu, AYUMI, ayumi hamasaki, CREA, Hamazaki Ayumi, 浜崎 あゆみ, 浜崎 くるみ, 浜﨑 あゆみ, 濱﨑 歩, 하마사키 아유미
AwardsJapan Record Awards
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