Utada Hikaru - Automatic -

: Decades later, Utada continues to celebrate the track, most recently performing it on the main stage at Coachella 2022 and including a re-recorded "2024 Mix" on their best-of album, SCIENCE FICTION .

: The song's influence reached beyond Japan, being covered by international artists like the Swedish band Dirty Loops and Mandarin singers like Kelly Chen . UTADA HIKARU - Automatic

When released " Automatic " on December 9, 1998, they didn't just release a hit—they fundamentally shifted the landscape of Japanese pop music. At just 15 years old, the New York-born singer-songwriter introduced a natural, R&B-infused "cool" that instantly dated the synth-heavy productions of the previous decade. The Cultural Impact : Decades later, Utada continues to celebrate the

: The single was released as a "double A-side" with "Time Will Tell" and eventually sold over two million copies, becoming one of the best-selling singles in Japanese history. At just 15 years old, the New York-born