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MJmusicguy
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October 3, 2024
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Please Update to "Hikaru Utada" (Formerly "Utada Hikaru") – The Correct Artist Name

  • October 3, 2024
  • 23 replies
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Hey everyone,

As someone who’s followed Utada Hikaru’s career for many years, I can tell you that the artist's name needs to be updated. In 2013, she transitioned from using "Utada Hikaru" (the traditional Japanese order) to "Hikaru Utada" (Western-style). This wasn’t a change of her actual name but a shift to better align with her personal identity and international naming conventions.

I’ve already contacted support, and they mentioned that the artist would need to reach out directly for this change. However, given Deezer’s size and how busy the artist is, it seems unreasonable to expect her to do so.

To confirm the name change, just check any of Utada’s official platforms (Twitter, Spotify, Tidal, Amazon, Qobuz, Apple Music, or her official website), where her name now appears as "Hikaru Utada."

Please update the name accordingly, as this is the correct and current presentation of the artist.

Thanks for your attention to this!

wanted to point out that you did update the bio section as it says “Hikaru Utada” but someone dropped the ball on the overall page 

https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/211217/biography

 

Best answer by Nina Nebo

 

I think you @MJmusicguy  did your best and pointed out the problem, and now it's up to them to solve the problem.

 

Every artist who create his profile on Deezer he is responsible for how he will present himself on a certain platform.

In this case, the artist changed his name.

It's really strange that he himself didn't react or check how his name is written on Deezer or some other streaming platform !?

Maybe some contract does not allow him to do that or who knows what the reason is.

But only the artist or their representatives can make this change or request any change .

Also Deezer or anybody of us will not know the reason why the name was not changed ,because is their personal matter .

 

You are really persistent .

Good luck !

23 replies

Nina Nebo
Superuser
Superuser
October 12, 2024

 

@MJmusicguy 

Maybe you can try, as a fan, draw the attention of the artist's father on platform X that Utada's name is spelled differently on Deezer !?

Maybe he will see it and then it will be corrected !

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MJmusicguy
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October 12, 2024

@Nina Nebo  I will do my best but like also i do not see why Deezer is so  hard about this the artist has simply chosen to use a  her own true name in western style for both English and domestic work its not that hard to understand especially with all my research and explanations which i should not have to do because every major platform has been updated already just makes me said what do you think ?

 

MJmusicguy
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October 12, 2024

@Nina Nebo maybe this is enough?

 

MJmusicguy
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October 12, 2024

@Nina Nebo  bless you for liking maybe this is silly to fight about but it is important to be accurate and i have more then proven at this point that I am correct what  do  you think?

Nina Nebo
Superuser
Nina NeboAnswer
Superuser
October 12, 2024

 

I think you @MJmusicguy  did your best and pointed out the problem, and now it's up to them to solve the problem.

 

Every artist who create his profile on Deezer he is responsible for how he will present himself on a certain platform.

In this case, the artist changed his name.

It's really strange that he himself didn't react or check how his name is written on Deezer or some other streaming platform !?

Maybe some contract does not allow him to do that or who knows what the reason is.

But only the artist or their representatives can make this change or request any change .

Also Deezer or anybody of us will not know the reason why the name was not changed ,because is their personal matter .

 

You are really persistent .

Good luck !

💜🎧 | Why not just live in the moment, especially if it has a good beat | 🎶💜
MJmusicguy
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October 12, 2024

@Nina Nebo I honestly think its a case of the artist is to large to really consider Deezer they have a team and a label for that i am sure it is just a oversight but because artist doesn't know and Deezer refuse ask there Sony contacts it will never fixed because of Deezer's poor approach.

If it ever does get fixed i hope Deezer learn from it and maybe change policy to verify or at least apologize

MJmusicguy
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October 14, 2024

@Jaime.Deezer  i have one final note based on how much trouble i had pointing out that we simply need to reverse the artists  name which i have more then proven so would a simple google search

seems like a outright lie as it claims fans can help out to and you will verify clearly not?

Jaime.Deezer
Community Manager
Community Manager
October 16, 2024

I have asked our music team and it is the artist or the label the only ones who can request changes like this.
I have checked other music streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple music and Amazon music and the artist also has 2 profiles. 
If the artist doesn’t know as you mentioned, then it is wrong in 4 or more music platforms. So it might be the case that this is intended.
Thanks for report it, but again, in this case it is only the artist/label who can ask for changes.
Apologies for the inconvenience

 

MJmusicguy
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October 16, 2024

@Jaime.Deezer While I understand not wanting to make a change without consent however

Timeline of Record Labels

  1. 1998: Debut with Toshiba EMI
    Utada Hikaru debuted under Toshiba EMI in Japan.

  2. 2001: Deal with Island Def Jam (Universal)
    Utada signed a global contract with Island Def Jam Music Group, a division of Universal Music Group, for her international releases​ as “Utada

     


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  3. 2004: First International Album
    She released her first English-language album, Exodus, under Island Def Jam​

     

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  4. 2010: Revert to EMI for Global Releases
    After her initial stint with Universal, she moved to EMI Music Japan for her global releases while still using her full name, in western order for global appeal and easier marketing  Hikaru Utada​


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  5. 2013: Transfer to Sony Music Japan
    Utada signed with Sony Music Japan, moving away from her previous contracts​

     

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  6. Post-2013: Use of Full Name
    She began using "Hikaru Utada" exclusively for all her releases, including her international music​

     

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  7. Current Label - Epic Records
    Utada's more recent works are released under Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Japan

I know its a lot to follow but i know her history 

I am the one who fixed the page on Qobuz for example

https://play.qobuz.com/artist/54036

 they had to verify with the label/ distributor but its perfect now because of my efforts  also just going to her official website should be enough to confirm or the video I shared above 

 

Jaime.Deezer
Community Manager
Community Manager
October 17, 2024

I understand and I appreciate your efforts, however, the music team already told me that the request needs to come from the artist/label, specially when they checked with other streaming services and they also have 2 profiles.
Thanks