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Depend on You

Ayumi Hamasaki · 1998

44 min · 8 tracks · J-pop · electronic

A vibrant fusion of pop and electronic beats, showcasing Ayumi Hamasaki's early embrace of dance music aesthetics.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of themes
  • wave-like pacing throughout album
  • uplifting energy for dancing
  • engaging remixes for variety

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward single tracks
  • dislike dance influences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 9, 1998, 'Depend on You' marks Ayumi Hamasaki's debut single, setting the stage for her subsequent rise as a J-pop icon. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from a budding artist to a mainstream sensation, paving the way for her influential role in shaping the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Namie Amuro· Miliyah Kato· Perfume
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Depend on you (original mix) 4:22
  • 2 Two of us (original mix) 6:16
  • 3 Depend on you (Dub's electro remix) 7:46
  • 4 Depend on you (44XL DUB) 6:02
  • 5 Depend on you (BODYGUARD mix) 6:04
  • 6 Two of us (PPS CONNECTION mix) 4:22
  • 7 Two of us (touch of mahogany mix) 5:21
  • 8 Depend on you (original mix instrumental) 4:21

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