{"title":"Hikaru Utada","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHikaru Utada is a Japanese-American singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer. They are known by their stage name Utada in the United States and Europe. Since the release of their Japanese debut album First Love, which went on to become the best-selling album in Oricon history, Utada has had three of their Japanese studio albums in the list of Top 10 best-selling albums ever in Japan and six of their albums charting within the Best-Selling Japanese albums list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn on January 19, 1983 in Manhattan, New York, Hikaru Utada has made a significant impact on the music industry with their talent and creativity. With an impressive discography that spans across various genres and languages including English and Japanese, they have garnered immense popularity both domestically and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUtada's musical journey began with the release of their debut album \"First Love,\" which not only became a massive success but also holds the record for being the best-selling album in Oricon history. Their exceptional songwriting skills combined with soulful vocals have resonated with millions of fans worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"heart-station","title":"Heart Station","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst time on vinyl for \u003ci\u003eHeart Station, \u003c\/i\u003ethe eighth studio and fifth Japanese-language album by Japanese–American recording artist Hikaru Utada. It was released on March 19, 2008 by EMI Music in Japan, and globally on March 26, 2008. It is Utada's eighth consecutive studio album to be fully written and produced by her, with the help of her father Teruzane Utada and long-time collaborator Miyake Akira through the production. Recorded between 2006 and 2008, it was worked on whilst she was recording her ninth studio and second English-language studio album, \u003ci\u003eThis Is the One\u003c\/i\u003e (2009). Upon its release, Heart Station received very positive reviews from most music critics. Many of them commended the production and song writing, alongside Utada's musical direction and vocal performance. However, minor criticism was aimed towards the lack of innovation and surprise-value of the album's material. Commercially, the album was a success in Japan; it peaked at number one on the Oricon Albums Chart, and was ranked the fifth best-selling studio album of 2008. 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An R\u0026amp;B and dance-pop album, \u003ci\u003eFirst Love\u003c\/i\u003e centres on the theme of love and relationships. Songs like \"Automatic\" and \"First Love\" are prime examples of these themes. Since its release, \u003ci\u003eFirst Love\u003c\/i\u003e remains the highest selling Japanese album. It has sold over eleven million units worldwide. 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