Album: PAST＜FUTURE by Namie Amuro (2009)
Genre: J-Pop | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: avex trax
Format: Album

Description: Past<Future is the ninth studio album released by Japanese pop singer Namie Amuro on December 16, 2009. The album arrived over two years after Play (2007). Amuro stated that she saw Past<Future as a "fresh start" following the highly successful Best Fiction (2008).

Only one single, "Wild/Dr." was released from the album. Several of the album tracks were used in promotional campaigns leading up to its release including, "My Love" and "Copy That" currently being used in Vidal Sassoon commercials. A tour in support of the album was announced to begin in April 2010. The album shifted 310,323 units within its first six days

Artist Background: Namie Amuro (安室 奈美恵 Amuro Namie, born September 20, 1977) is a Japanese R&B singer, fashion icon and former actress who at the height of her popularity was referred to as the "Teen Queen" and the title "Queen of Japanese Pop Music". Born in Naha, Okinawa, Amuro debuted at the age of 14 as an idol in the girl group Super Monkey's. Though mostly unsuccessful, the group gained popularity during their final year together with the single "Try Me (Watashi o Shinjite)" (1995). Amuro left T... Part of the  Naha, Okinawa, Japan music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with J-Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the  Naha, Okinawa, Japan music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with J-Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

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

Additional Context: Sales figures: 310323. Available on Discogs marketplace


Past<Future is the ninth studio album released by Japanese pop singer Namie Amuro on December 16, 2009. The album arrived over two years after Play (2007). Amuro stated that she saw Past<Future as a "fresh start" following the highly successful Best Fiction (2008).

Only one single, "Wild/Dr." was released from the album. Several of the album tracks were used in promotional campaigns leading up to its release including, "My Love" and "Copy That" currently being used in Vidal Sassoon commercials. A tour in support of the album was announced to begin in April 2010. The album shifted 310,323 units within its first six days

PAST＜FUTURE

Namie Amuro

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