Ayumi Hamasaki

Japanese singer, songwriter, and actress

Born: 2 October 1978, Fukuoka
Age: 48
Birth name: 濱﨑歩

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Ayumi Hamasaki (born October 2, 1978) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and producer. Nicknamed the "Empress of Pop" on account of her influence throughout Asia, she is widely recognized for her versatile music production, songwriting, and live performances. Hamasaki is the best-selling solo artist in Japan, and a cultural icon of the Heisei era.

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