What if Ayu pulled a Hikki? =D

Bishoujo Ayumi · #1 18th October 2004, 10:18 PM

To clarify, what if Ayu decided to release an American album? I know this couldn't happen, for many reasons. The most important being that she has her little engrish going on and isn't exactly fluent with our language.

But..if she suddenly became able, do you think it would hurt or help her career? I wasn't exactly impressed with Hikki's EXODUS..but Ayu isn't RnB, she's pop, so...

Also..do you think she is aware of fact that she has so many fans that are from the U.S. (or other countries outside of Asia) for that matter?

gogirlanime · #2 18th October 2004, 10:27 PM

Ummmmm I think it would sell well just like Utada, but I think it would deffinately be copying her. IF that were to happen, Ayu could use a few years to learn English.

Larisa-chan · #3 18th October 2004, 10:31 PM

I think Americans would just view Ayumi as a Britney Spears/Madonna ripoff who can't sing -.- (boy am I optimistic) I doubt that her music would be taken well... she might be successful if she releases songs that are in the style of Real Me, Ourselves, and Inspire. Her lyrics would also have to be along the lines of Real Me -.-* I personally feel that Hikaru was Japan's best chance of having one of their artists becoming very popular in the US. Since it doesn't seem like it's happening (it might, but doubtful for now), I don't have high expectations for Ayumi.

#4 18th October 2004, 10:50 PM

BE SMART AND buy my hikki cds before its TOO LATE! heheh

tetsuo69 · #5 18th October 2004, 11:35 PM

umm... i doubt this would happen ...

its most likely she do what she is doing in europe
release her japanese songs

MsMiyabi · #6 19th October 2004, 12:00 AM

She would Fail meriablely! Hikki is a good choice to a U.S Release to me she has no Promotion

**Calico** · #7 19th October 2004, 01:45 AM

I think, like you said, if suddenly the English fairy smacked her on the head and made her fluent, she could have a CHANCE. But I think it would be rather slim. Many people I know that I've had listen to Ayu don't like her voice, so I think that would be one of the main factors right there.

I think I'd be frighten if I heard somebody singing, "A WOMAN COULD BE LIKE A NUN!" in the hall at school. XD

MsMiyabi · #8 19th October 2004, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Calico

I think, like you said, if suddenly the English fairy smacked her on the head and made her fluent, she could have a CHANCE. But I think it would be rather slim. Many people I know that I've had listen to Ayu don't like her voice, so I think that would be one of the main factors right there.

I think I'd be frighten if I heard somebody singing, "A WOMAN COULD BE LIKE A NUN!" in the hall at school. XD

I doubt it! Alot of People I know hate AYUMIS SONGS!

Bishoujo Ayumi · #9 19th October 2004, 03:02 AM

Thinking about it...I would say english isn't her best bet..but also it probably wouldn't turn out too good either if she released a japanese album in america. Which wouldn't..happen..anyway. Everyone here knows that you need a certain taste in music to enjoy Ayu. And we all have it.

You all bring up good points. I wanted to see what the general opinion was.

tl1029530921 · #10 19th October 2004, 03:27 AM

her "here we go!" at a-nation was shockingly well pronounced..o.o

PickleCookies · #11 19th October 2004, 03:32 AM

As was her English at the MTV Asia Awards.

ayuchanfan · #12 19th October 2004, 03:47 AM

well, if she can advertise as much as she does in japan, she can pull it off

voltron · #13 19th October 2004, 03:47 AM

I think her only chance would've been during the Duty/I Am... days when her voice was still at it's peak.

Piccolo · #14 19th October 2004, 04:02 AM

Who knows. Odds are she wouldn't sell well though. But what do I know.

Bishoujo Ayumi · #15 19th October 2004, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by tl1029530921

her "here we go!" at a-nation was shockingly well pronounced..o.o

I noticed that too! I was like

AYU WAS THAT YOU?

tetsuo69 · #16 19th October 2004, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bishoujo Ayumi

Thinking about it...I would say english isn't her best bet..but also it probably wouldn't turn out too good either if she released a japanese album in america. Which wouldn't..happen..anyway. Everyone here knows that you need a certain taste in music to enjoy Ayu. And we all have it.

You all bring up good points. I wanted to see what the general opinion was.

are you serious... it wouldnt happen ??? i know what TM/nami/L ARC have done isnt much but its a (start) they have release in the U.S under Tofu if i'm not wrong their japanese releases... i see in the future more Tofu making it biger in the U.S than hikki...

.. what hikki has release in the u.s is something you see always on Tv
i'm not saying ayu would make it big in the u.s with a japanese release... but its not impossible.. if sony japanese singers can do it under tofu.. there still hope in the future for other j-labels artist.... i also know what tofu have done its nothing big.... but its a start

ohsixthirty · #17 19th October 2004, 07:09 AM

And I wonder, would she do a 180 like Hikki and change her musical style? Would Ayu go pop, rock, dance, or what if she crossed over?

I don't think the quality of her voice would be an issue. I've heard a lot of people say Madonna can't really sing, but look at the career she has had so far! I think...well honestly, I think she would do ok as long as she didn't use that high pitched piercing voice, because the moment people heard that, they would turn her off.

But, I think she could only have a chance at success if she marketed a LOT, unlike Hikki has.

Tasked · #18 19th October 2004, 07:10 AM

I hope she keeps singing japanese but releases and promotes it in the USA also... I don't want Ayu ot release an album that sux as bad as exodus..

*ayugurl* · #19 19th October 2004, 08:24 AM

Yeah..i can't even imagine ayu singing an english song..........

kournikova · #20 19th October 2004, 08:53 AM

dunno... >.< maybe hikki will shock ^^