I think this is a good comparison. I'm always a little iffy when it comes to giving Ayu nicknames-of-japan, because, honestly, i don't know if there's anyone like her.
You can give her names in terms of sales and some popularity but thats it. And regarding britney's tabloid crap...hasn't Ayu had the same in Japan? more so in China? I just think that a lot of us who are international fans don't see her tabloids all the time because no "respectable" (need a better word) person on this forum would post them...
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originally posted by Martin
The name Madonna screams originality, staying at the top, the absolute queen etc. She has also had ups and downs, but there's never been any doubt about who is the biggest, it's not like anyone ever will be able to take her place. Madonna also hate being ruled over or told what to do or not do, so does Ayu - quitting school, skipping vocal lessons.
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this is the best reason why Ayu is compared to Madonna.
I understadn what you're saying though, that she has a long way to go...unfortunately, until Japanese becomes a universal language, or until Ayu starts making EXCELLENT songs in English (not engrish), i don't think Ayu will ever reach Madonna status.