"Fantôme," Utada's seventh studio album, eschews the J-pop conventions of her earlier work for a more personal and introspective sound, blending art-pop, R&B, and synth-pop with stark emotional honesty.
- The album was released on September 28, 2016, via Universal Music LLC.
- "Fantôme" reached number one on the Oricon Albums Chart and Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart.
- The album's title, "Fantôme," is French for "ghost," reflecting its themes of loss and remembrance.
Hikaru Utada is a Tokyo-born, New Jersey-raised recording artist, songwriter, and producer known for her pioneering work in J-pop, R&B, and electronic music. "Fantôme" marked her return to music after a public hiatus, during which she experienced personal loss and became a parent.
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