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The 1990s were a hangover for Japan after the economic bubble burst. Music was melancholic. But as the calendar flipped to 2000, a new energy emerged. The most defining characteristic of early music was the death of the "band boom" and the rise of the solo female vocalist.

The early 2000s belonged to the "Triple Threat" of female soloists who commanded both the charts and the fashion industry. jpop 2000s

Collaborations with international artists also became more common. In 2006, J-Pop star, Namie Amuro, teamed up with American producer, Mark Feurig, for her single, "I Was a Teenage Fairy." Additionally, the Japanese music industry saw an influx of international producers and songwriters, who brought new ideas and perspectives to J-Pop. The 1990s were a hangover for Japan after