Namie Amuro
Namie Amuro was born on September 20, 1977 at Okinawa, Japan. Her career first started as the lead singer of a group called the Super Monkeys in 1992. She was 14 years old at that time. This group was well known for their singing and dancing. Their song Try Me was a big hit and made them popular. In 1995 Amuro left the Super Monkeys and went on as a soloist. At the same time, the Super Monkeys changed their name to MAX. Amuro's career was a huge success from this point on. In 1995 her single Chase the Chance sold over 1 million copies. Another big hit Body feels EXIT in that same year further marked her spot on the top. 1996 was a even better year for Amuro. Her singles Don't Wanna Cry, You are my Sunshine, and Sweet 19 Blues sold 3 million copies. In the same year, the sales of her second album Sweet 19 Blues reached the 3.7 million mark in the first week of release and has broken the world record for the fasting selling album in history! Her songs which include Don't Wanna Cry, Body Feels EXIT, Sweet 19 Blues, Chase the Chance, and more recently, A Walk in the Park and Can we Celebrate? have all reached the first place of the Japan Oricon Music Chart.
Namie Amuro Facts
Selected Filmography
| Amuro Namie / Live Style 2006 |
| Namie Amuro Play Tour 2007 |
| Namie Amuro So Crazy Tour Featuring Best Singles 2003 |
| Amuro Namie Space of Hip-Pop ~ Tour 2005 |
| Concentration 20 Live in Tokyo Dome |
| First Anniversary 1996 Live at Marine Stadium |
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