The queen of American R&B in Japan: The rise of Double

When Takako and Sachiko’s older sister brought back American R&B CDs back from the States, the Hirasawa sisters’ lives would not be the same. From that day, Hirasawa Takako and Sachiko would pursue R&B by moving to Tokyo and performing at Yokota Air Base. From there, the two sisters would one of the most influential R&B groups in Japan in the 90s: Double.

After Sachiko’s unfortunate passing in 1999, Takako would adopt the stage name Double and continue to produce R&B hit after hit. From 2000-2008, Double was one of the premier R&B singers in Japan, collaborating with big singers such as Namie Amuro and m-flo.

Let’s take a look at how Double became one of the most influential American-styled R&B singers and why she’s considered the queen of Japanese R&B.

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SOURCES:
► https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/...
► https://archive.is/20140627150955/htt...
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MUSIC CREDITS:
► Intro music: Double’s “Driving All Night”
Infinite H’s “She’s So Pretty”
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