Hikaru Utada's debut double A-side single paired the R&B-infused "Automatic" with the dance-pop track "Time Will Tell," showcasing her vocal range and genre-blending style from the outset.
- "Automatic/Time Will Tell" was released on December 9, 1998, by Toshiba-EMI.
- The single went on to sell over 2 million copies, becoming one of the best-selling debut singles in Japanese Oricon chart history.
- "Automatic" became a massive hit, defining the sound of late 90s Japanese R&B and establishing Utada as a dominant force in the music industry.
Hikaru Utada is a Japanese-American singer-songwriter, born in New York City and based in Tokyo. She is one of Japan's best-selling artists, known for her R&B and pop music that often incorporates elements of dance and electronic music. At the time of this release, Utada was on the cusp of her explosive debut in the Japanese music scene, preparing to release her first full-length album.
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