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Source: Oricon
by Sujinon April 20, 2011

Seemingly without any reason, singer hitomi recently went from major label avex to an independent label, and now the singer has more news: she’s collaborating with Advanced Alternative Media (aam) for her upcoming album, “SPIRIT“, that will drop on April 27th.

Not only that, but Rivers Cuomo from Weezer and A Simple Plan will take part in hitomi’s album as well.

amm’s main headquarters is in New York and has worked with the likes of Madonna, Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, and Black Eyed Peas, but this is the company’s first time working with a Japanese artist.

It’s been confirmed that the indie label that she transferred to is “maximum10“, and it’s worth mentioning that one of the label’s artists, “FACT”, recently made a debut in Europe and America.
Maybe hitomi is on the same path?

hitomi talks about her switch from avex to an independent label


Source: hitomi’s Official Blog
by kurumion April 17, 2011

Pop singer hitomi recently revealed her personal feelings about avex on her official blog, shedding some light on her switch from the huge record label to an independent label.

hitomi announced earlier this month that she’ll be releasing a brand new album titled “SPIRIT” on April 21st – her first since giving birth to her first child – but surprised many when she suddenly revealed that the album would be released on an indies label. hitomi has been under avex since she debuted with her single “Let’s Play Winter” in 1994, leaving fans wondering what her reasons were for leaving.

After receiving multiple message from her fans asking about the switch, hitomi replied that she felt as if being at avex didn’t allow her to express her personality through her music. She also assured fans that despite withdrawing from avex, she still maintains a good relationship with her former label: hitomi will still appear at avex’s yearly summer concert “a-nation” to perform.