Utada Hikaru - Automatic Today
: Before "Automatic," J-pop was dominated by high-energy Eurobeat and rave-inspired pop. Utada’s debut single brought a sophisticated R&B sensibility to the Oricon charts, signaling a new century of music for Japan.
: The song's influence reached beyond Japan, being covered by international artists like the Swedish band Dirty Loops and Mandarin singers like Kelly Chen . UTADA HIKARU - Automatic
: The single was released as a "double A-side" with "Time Will Tell" and eventually sold over two million copies, becoming one of the best-selling singles in Japanese history. : Before "Automatic," J-pop was dominated by high-energy
: It served as the lead single for their debut album, First Love , which remains the best-selling album in Japan to this day, moving over 7 million units. Musical & Lyrical Themes : Before "Automatic