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"Utada to release Single Collection Vol. 2 w/ 4-5 new tracks; Take break from music"

Utada’s blog and official website have both been updated with some big news: Utada will be releasing “Utada Hikaru SINGLE COLLECTION VOL. 2″ this fall, which will include all singles since “Dareka no negai ga kanau koro” plus an additional 4-5 new tracks. No release date has been set.

Additionally, Utada mentions on her blog that, starting next year, she will take a sabbatical from her career to focus on areas of her life outside of music. She does not detail a timeframe for her break, but does mention she will begin releasing music again at some point in time. Utada says she wants to leave with a bang, which is why she is releasing the single collection and new tracks, along with starring in an upcoming unnamed TV commercial.

On a side note, Utada’s official website has gotten a thorough revamp, along with a new profile image, surely taken during the Shibuya photoshoot back in May. More details to follow.

from u.blog http://blog.utada2.net/?p=1731

official website:

[2010/08/09] "『Utada Hikaru SINGLE COLLECTION VOL.2』"今秋発売！
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