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"I Have Never Seen" is Namie Amuro's 11th single on the Avex Trax label. Released after a year hiatus, it debuted at #1 on January 11, 1999. It is her ninth number one single, and was her last until 2008's 60s 70s 80s. The single was certified double platinum by the RIAJ for 800,000 copies shipped to stores.


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Namie Amuro

Namie Amuro (安室 奈美恵, Amuro Namie?, born September 20, 1977) is a Japanese pop singer, fashion icon and former actress who at the height of her popularity was referred to as the "Teen Queen" and the title "Queen of Japanese Pop Music". Born in Naha, Okinawa, Amuro debuted at the age of 14 as an idol in the girl group Super Monkey's. Though mostly unsuccessful, the group gained popularity during their final year together with the single "Try Me (Watashi o Shinjite)" (1995). Amuro left Toshiba-EMI after releasing two more solo singles; she continued her music career as a solo singer with the then-small independent label Avex Trax. Under the guidance of producer Tetsuya Komuro, Amuro quickly became a commercial success, producing several million-selling records a… more »

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Song Details
"I Have Never Seen" is a song by Namie Amuro, a popular J-pop singer. It was released as her seventh single in December 1998.
Success on Charts
Notably, "I Have Never Seen" reached the top of the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart in Japan, making it the sixth consecutive Namie Amuro single to achieve this feat.
Sales Figures
As of 2020, the single had sold over a half-million copies, becoming one of the singer's top-selling songs.
Album Feature
The song is also a track in Amuro's second studio album "Concentration 20," which was released in 1997.
Music Video
A music video was also made for "I Have Never Seen," and it features Amuro in several locations, including a church and a forest.
Lyrics and Composition
Composed by Tetsuya Komuro and Takahiro Maeda, the song showcases a variety of styles, including pop and R&B. The lyrics revolve around themes of love and longing.
Award Winner
"I Have Never Seen" won the award for Best Single at the Japan Gold Disc Awards in 1999.
Song's Relevance
Despite being over two decades old, "I Have Never Seen" remains a popular song of Namie Amuro and continues to be featured in her concert tours.
Cover Versions
This song has been covered by several Japanese artists in tribute to Amuro, including Toshinobu Kubota and Satomi Takasugi.
End of Single Series
"I Have Never Seen" is the final single in Amuro's TK-produced singles series, marking the end of an era in her career.
Retirement of the Artist
Namie Amuro retired from the music industry in September 2018, which led to a surge in sales and streams for her past songs, including "I Have Never Seen."

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