Of course it's worth mentioning as an add-on the lack of success for every asian sensation trying to break the NA market. A sort of acid test has been Utada Hikarus attempts -- Utada is the biggest selling artist of all time in Japan, a self-made star -- who's released several English albums with no impact. Working with Stargate, Timbaland, etc. I have a few things to say about the strategy she and others have chosen.. perhaps another time.