"Evolution" is the 20th single

Single (music)

In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...

 released by Ayumi Hamasaki

Ayumi Hamasaki

is a Japanese singer-songwriter, record producer, model, lyricist, and actress. Also called "Ayu" by her fans, Hamasaki has been dubbed the "Empress of Pop" because of her popularity and widespread influence in Japan and throughout Asia. Born and raised in Fukuoka, she moved to Tokyo at fourteen to...

. It was released January 31, 2001. Her second single to be composed by herself (under the name Crea), it sold over 500,000 copies in its first week at debuted at #1 on the charts. "Evolution" is Hamasaki's highest selling single until 2002's "H

H (song)

H is the twenty-seventh single released by Ayumi Hamasaki on July 24, 2002. The single included three A-sides, and was the top-selling single of 2002 in Japan and the only one to sell over a million copies that year...

" in the 21st century. Overall, "Evolution" sold over 950,000 copies and is certified Million by the RIAJ.

Commercial tie-in

Evolution was used in a TV ad for a Kose Visee mascara featuring Ayumi herself.

Music video

This PV starts off with Ayu being driven to the music video shoot for "Evolution". Upon arrival, she is helped out of the limo by her body guard. Throughout the PV, both filming and music production equipment can be seen. In various points, Ayu can been seen dancing while singing into a wireless microphone; there are also points in the video where she is seen as a hologram. There are also places in the PV where she is seen being directed by the on-set director and given touch-ups throughout filming. There are also parts in the video where various staff members, such as film crew, other staff members—including a band used for the video.

Track listing

1. Evolution "Original Mix" - 4:42
2. Evolution "Dub's Floor Remix Transport 004" - 7:38
3. Evolution "DJ Remo-Con Remix" - 8:44
4. End of the World "Laugh & Peace Mix" - 6:54
5. Evolution "Boom Bass Ayumix" - 4:06
6. Evolution "Oriental Hot Spa" - 7:18
7. Surreal "Nicely Nice Electron '00 remix" - 5:02
8. Evolution "Huge Terrestrial Birth Mix" - 5:22
9. Evolution "Law Is Q mix" - 7:33
10. Evolution "Original Mix: Instrumental" - 4:41

Live performances

• February 2, 2001 - Music Station
• February 3, 2001 - Count Down TV
• February 5, 2001 - Hey! Hey! Hey!
• October 6, 2001 - Pop Jam
• November 17, 2001 - All Japan Request Awards
• December 2, 2001 - Digital Dream Live
• December 23, 2008 - Happy Xmas Show!! (with Days)

Charts

Oricon Sales Chart (Japan)

Release	Chart	Peak Position	First Week Sales	Sales Total	Chart Run
31 January 2001	Oricon Daily Singles Chart	1
	Oricon Weekly Singles Chart	1	503,020	955,250	17
	Oricon Yearly Singles Chart	7

• RIAJ certification: 3x Platinum (sold), Million (shipped)

External links

• Evolution information at Avex Network
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• Evolution information at Oricon
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