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Originally Posted by Furashubakku
I see where you're coming from. But Ayu only has that calibre in parts of Asia. If she's planning on making it in the West, we have to be shown she's prepared to work for it.
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True that. I guess she would need support from her overseas fans if she were to debut in the West, but I'm not sure how supportive I would be of such a drastic career move.
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Originally Posted by polka-dot-jewel
I know people who liked both BoA's and Utada's album, but it all has to do with promotion. If it isn't being promoted, and it the artist isn't so popular (esp. here in America), then it probably won't do well. But, yes, it's funny how Ayu is brought up around other J-Pop artists here in America, haha.
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I don't like Utada's Japanese material, but I think
This Is The One is a great record. It seems friendly for mainstream, too.
I think it's hard to say whether or not it's being promoted enough. I mean, I've heard her on the radio.. I've seen ads on all major websites.. I've seen her on display in Border's/Target/Best Buy.. Sure, she's not being completely shoved in our faces but I do think her record company is doing their part.
I feel that if the mainstream doesn't like
This Is The One, then Ayu doesn't have a chance in hell - unless of course she pulls out some crazy gimmicks like Gaga.