an article that mentions Ayu

[Jade Butterfly]

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http://metropolis.japantoday.com/tok...nt/feature.asp

Although such figures pale in comparison to those of J-Pop star Ayumi Hamasaki, who according to a recent report in Forbes magazine has sold a whopping 16 million albums, changes are already being felt as corporate backers, unconcerned with hip-hop's confrontational style, seek out stars who have credibility with Japan's consumerist youth.