People called her ‘The Queen of Pop’, the ultimate ‘The Dancing Queen’ and now even as ‘The Queen of Hip-hop’. With the groovy songs and complicated dance moves, Namie Amuro is really a superb singer who has lived up to her titles, even though there were jumps between her genre of music. Anybody who have seen her on stage would know what I mean. Her performances were always energetic, non-stop dancing with lots of difficult moves (try
that with live singing as well) and great showmanship that earns five thumbs up for sure.
Namie Amuro is one of the most famous Japanese female singer, and a pretty hardcore one as well. She has been global, work with various famous and talented producers both locally and internationally, probably more than her all time rival, Ayumi Hamasaki. Namie Amuro is quite a notable name in North America especially, in United States as well as in Asian countries. It was not only her great songs and incredible dance moves, she was also an ardent Jpop idols and trend setters. Girls are dying to be like her that they follow her every moves, fashion styles and ways.
Namie Amuro Profile and short biography:-
* Name: Namie Amuro
* Birthdate: September 20, 1977
* Birth Place: Naha, Okinawa Japan
* Years active: 1992 -1995 (group), 1995 – present time (solo)
* Music Genres: Pop, R&B and Hip hop
* Height: 158cm
* Weight: 40kg
* Blood type: O
* Star Sign: Virgo
* Measurements: 30″:23″:33.5″ / 75cm:59cm:85cm
* Ex –husband: Sam a.k.a Masaharu Maruyama, from TRF (married 1997, divorced 2002)
* Son: Haruto, borned in 1998
* Name: Namie Amuro
* Birthdate: September 20, 1977
* Birth Place: Naha, Okinawa Japan
* Years active: 1992 -1995 (group), 1995 – present time (solo)
* Music Genres: Pop, R&B and Hip hop
* Height: 158cm
* Weight: 40kg
* Blood type: O
* Star Sign: Virgo
* Measurements: 30″:23″:33.5″ / 75cm:59cm:85cm
* Ex –husband: Sam a.k.a Masaharu Maruyama, from TRF (married 1997, divorced 2002)
* Son: Haruto, borned in 1998
Namie Amuro music career
When she was 12, Amuro was spotted and discovered by Masayuki Makino, the owner of the Okinawa Actors School while she was at the art center to visit her friend. She was immediately signed at the school as well. Namie Amuro first debuted in 1992 when she was only 14, with the all girl group called themselves as ‘Super Monkey’, which subsequents turmoil and acts had reproduced a girl group known as MAX.
Not long after that, Amuro had a major kick off to her solo career. She was actually notice by Tetsuya Komuro, the producer/songwriter who would go on to shape her early career, and with him, she had made many great award winning musics and sold millions of copies of records. At this time too, she had became the icon of many Japanese girls. They were singing her songs at karaokes, during singing competition and there were many who wanted to be just like her. She had a total up till now, 12 albums including 4 greatest hits, 34 hit singles, 12 tour concerts throughout her active years, 5 dramas and 2 movies.
Not long after that, Amuro had a major kick off to her solo career. She was actually notice by Tetsuya Komuro, the producer/songwriter who would go on to shape her early career, and with him, she had made many great award winning musics and sold millions of copies of records. At this time too, she had became the icon of many Japanese girls. They were singing her songs at karaokes, during singing competition and there were many who wanted to be just like her. She had a total up till now, 12 albums including 4 greatest hits, 34 hit singles, 12 tour concerts throughout her active years, 5 dramas and 2 movies.
Interesting Facts on Namie Amuro
* Namie Amuro is one-quarter Italian, probably on her father’s side.
* Her old songs are among the top plays for karaoke picks while her latest ones are more of those usual on play at young generation disco and party place.
* Namie Amuro has also worked with many other Japanese top bands and solo artists like M-flo, Double and many more.
* She proved her talent as a songwriter through her song titled ‘Say the word’, the first song she ever wrote and sing herself.
* She was the youngest ever Japanese artist to win the Grand Prix Awards Japan (Japan’s equivalent to Grammys and she had won it twice.
* Just like I said before, she was a prominent fashion icon in Japan, and she even has a imiatition named after her -- Amuraa by the press (also Amurer or Amuroer), which potrays tanned skin, dyed hair, miniskirts and boots. Additionally, Amuro is often credited with starting the Ganguro trend, as it has its roots in Amuraa.
* At the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards Japan, Amuro was awarded the “Inspiration Award Japan” as recognition for her influence on Japanese pop.
* When she got back from her first hiatus due to marriage and delivery, in 1999, she was shocked again by the news of her mother’s death, who was tragically murdered by her mother’s brother-in-law.
* She had even sung and performed for the theme song for the G8 Summit conference through the song ‘Never End’. The song was commissioned by late Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi, who asked Tetsuya Komuro to write a song conveying “a vision of harmony and interaction in the world in the 21st century”.
To catch the latest news and releases by Amuro, you can check out her own official website at Namie Amuro Official Website. And I’ve also digged here, her latest single that has been out on promotional video as well. The title is called ‘Wild’. It is a catchy song to begin with, but I think I prefer her previous ones like ‘Girl Talk’, ‘Something about the kiss’ and also ‘Genius 2000’.
* Her old songs are among the top plays for karaoke picks while her latest ones are more of those usual on play at young generation disco and party place.
* Namie Amuro has also worked with many other Japanese top bands and solo artists like M-flo, Double and many more.
* She proved her talent as a songwriter through her song titled ‘Say the word’, the first song she ever wrote and sing herself.
* She was the youngest ever Japanese artist to win the Grand Prix Awards Japan (Japan’s equivalent to Grammys and she had won it twice.
* Just like I said before, she was a prominent fashion icon in Japan, and she even has a imiatition named after her -- Amuraa by the press (also Amurer or Amuroer), which potrays tanned skin, dyed hair, miniskirts and boots. Additionally, Amuro is often credited with starting the Ganguro trend, as it has its roots in Amuraa.
* At the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards Japan, Amuro was awarded the “Inspiration Award Japan” as recognition for her influence on Japanese pop.
* When she got back from her first hiatus due to marriage and delivery, in 1999, she was shocked again by the news of her mother’s death, who was tragically murdered by her mother’s brother-in-law.
* She had even sung and performed for the theme song for the G8 Summit conference through the song ‘Never End’. The song was commissioned by late Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi, who asked Tetsuya Komuro to write a song conveying “a vision of harmony and interaction in the world in the 21st century”.
To catch the latest news and releases by Amuro, you can check out her own official website at Namie Amuro Official Website. And I’ve also digged here, her latest single that has been out on promotional video as well. The title is called ‘Wild’. It is a catchy song to begin with, but I think I prefer her previous ones like ‘Girl Talk’, ‘Something about the kiss’ and also ‘Genius 2000’.
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