New York-born singer-songwriter whose debut album First Love (1999) became the best-selling album in Japanese history. Known for blending R&B, electronica, and jazz elements. Her comeback album Hatsukoi (2018) featured jazz drummer Chris Dave on 9 of 12 tracks, recorded at RAK and AIR Studios in London. "Chikai" served as the Kingdom Hearts III theme.
Chris DaveChris Daveクリス・デイヴ played drums on 9 of 12 tracks on Utada HikaruUtada Hikaru宇多田ヒカル's album Hatsukoi (2018), recorded at RAK and AIR Studios in London. Utada said "Chikai" — the Kingdom Hearts III theme — "wouldn't have worked without him." The jazz drummer who backed D'AngeloD'Angeloディアンジェロ and Adele anchored one of J-pop's most celebrated comeback albums.
