Utada

Japanese-American singer-songwriter and producer, debuted in the late 1990s and became a major pop star in Japan; records in Japanese and English and blends J-pop, R&B and electronic influences.

Utada released the English-language album Exodus as an American debut. The review notes a collaboration with Timbaland on the track "Exodus '04". Utada is widely known for both Japanese and English releases and for writing and producing much of her work.

The available review praises Utada's American debut Exodus as a well-produced, dance-forward album that slowly reveals its strengths. The reviewer highlights Utada's songwriting and production role, the album's blend of dance, trip-hop and soulful moments, and notes a collaboration with Timbaland on "Exodus '04". Standout tracks mentioned include "Devil Inside", "Exodus '04", "Animato", "Kremlin Dusk" and "About Me".

For:Fans of J-pop, pop, R&B and electronic/dance music; listeners curious about East–West pop crossovers.