【ayumi hamasaki】 ayumi hamasaki made her debut on April 8, 1998 with the single “poker face.” Her first album, "A Song for ××," released on January 1, 1999, sold over one million copies. From 2001 to 2003, she made history by winning the Japan Record Award for three consecutive years, an unprecedented achievement. As a solo artist, she became the first in history to surpass 50 million total single and album sales in Japan, and the third act overall in Japanese music history to reach this milestone. Writing all of her own lyrics, She has captivated listeners with the distinctive world portrayed through her words and a voice that lingers in the ear after just one listen. Her fashion and way of life have also earned strong support from many women across generations.