Until now, I was insecure and I believed what the people around me said in regarding what I should sing.

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In the past, Namie Amuro, a Japanese musician, felt unsure of herself and listened to what others told her to do when it came to her singing. But now, she has become more confident and makes her own choices about what she wants to sing.

About Namie Amuro

Namie Amuro is a retired Japanese singer who rose to fame as a teen idol and transitioned into a leading pop artist. Known as the “Queen of Japanese Pop”, she has had a prolific and influential career, selling over 40 million records and receiving numerous awards. Amuro’s versatility across music styles and visual presentation, as well as her career reinventions and longevity, have made her an iconic figure in Japan and Asia.

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