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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
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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

MJmusicguy
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October 17, 2024

@Jaime.Deezer  2 profiles is fine Its that she should be listed under Hikaru Uttada not Utdata Hikaru  for at least her Japanese as of 2010 if we can atlest do that id be happy epically since its already that way on your existing bio?

https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/211217/biography that you cam confirm on the other services

Jaime.Deezer
Community Manager
Community Manager
October 17, 2024

I get it now and have requested the update (it might take a bit though)
Apologies for any misunderstanding 

MJmusicguy
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October 17, 2024

@Jaime.Deezer  yeah me as well  my main concern was always her name being updated not that she had 2 pages  as Utada was for her English would in the past. so it still works.