Album: I am... by Ayumi Hamasaki (2002)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: avex trax
Format: Album

Description: I Am... is the fourth full-length studio album by Japanese pop singer Ayumi Hamasaki, released on January 1, 2002 in Japan. The album marked an evolution in Hamasaki's lyrical and musical style: Hamasaki began to move away from the themes of "loneliness and confusion" that had marked her previous albums and began to incorporate elements of rock music in her songs.

I Am... was a commercial success, both in Japan (selling over 2 million copies) and in other Asian countries. In Singapore, I Am... sold over 10,000 copies, unusual for a Japanese album.

Artist Background: Ayumi Hamasaki (浜崎あゆみ Hamasaki Ayumi, also 濱崎歩; born October 2, 1978) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, record producer, model, lyricist, and actress. Also called "Ayu" by her fans, Hamasaki has been dubbed the "Empress of Pop" because of her popularity and widespread influence in Japan and throughout Asia. Born and raised in Fukuoka, she moved to Tokyo at fourteen to pursue a career in entertainment. In 1998, under the tutelage of Avex CEO Max Matsuura, she released a string o... Part of the Fukuoka, Japan music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with J-Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Fukuoka, Japan music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with J-Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Rock/Pop, 2000s, Album, avex trax

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I Am... is the fourth full-length studio album by Japanese pop singer Ayumi Hamasaki, released on January 1, 2002 in Japan. The album marked an evolution in Hamasaki's lyrical and musical style: Hamasaki began to move away from the themes of "loneliness and confusion" that had marked her previous albums and began to incorporate elements of rock music in her songs.

I Am... was a commercial success, both in Japan (selling over 2 million copies) and in other Asian countries. In Singapore, I Am... sold over 10,000 copies, unusual for a Japanese album.

I am...

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