December 9 marks the anniversary of Hikaru Utada's 1998 debut single, "Automatic." To celebrate the start of her 10th year as a singer, she is making the song available for free as a ringtone.
The promotional campaign starts on December 7 and lasts until December 10. Distribution is being handled by major mobile phone download sites such as Recochoku and MOBAEMI.
Also on the 7th, Utada fans will be able to purchase the ringtone for "Stay Gold," a new song from her double single that is being released on February 20. It is currently being used in Kao's Asience commercials.
Utada is reportedly working on a new album, to be released in the spring.
Source: Tokyograph
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Stage Names: Utada Hikaru (宇多田ヒカル), Utada
Birth Name: Utada Hikaru (宇多田光)
Married Name: Iwashita Hikaru
Nickname: Hikki
Birthday: January 19, 1983
Birthplace: New York City (Manhattan), New York, USA
Blood Type: A
Height: 158cm (5'2")
Weight: 45kg
Profession: Singer, songwriter and producer
Family: ex-spouse Kiriya Kazuaki
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