Mikeru On Japanese Music Today

Namie Amuro (安室 奈美恵, Amuro Namie?, born September 20, 1977) is a Japanese singer, entertainer, and former actress, who, at the height of her popularity, was referred to as the "Teen Queen [of Japan]" and is referred to as the "Queen of Japanese pop music".Born in Naha, Okinawa, Amuro debuted at the age of fourteen 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 Toshiba-EMI after releasing two more solo singles; she continued her music career as a solo singer with the then-small independent label Avex Trax. Under the guidance of producer Tetsuya Komuro, Amuro quickly became a commercial success, producing several million-selling records and starting several fashion trends. Her single "Can You Celebrate?" (1997) became Japan's best selling single by a solo female artist. However, in late 1997, Amuro put her career on hold to focus on her pregnancy and marriage.

Birth name 安室 奈美恵 (Amuro Namie)
Born September 20, 1977 (1977-09-20) (age 32)
Origin Okinawa, Japan
Genres R&B, Japanese hip hop, Pop
Occupations Singer, Songwriter, producer, actress
Instruments Singing