Claim: Minmi began her musical career in 1996, performing in the clubs of Osaka and four years later signed her first recording deal with JVC Records, releasing the reggae song "The Perfect Vision" which was rotated by as many as 20 FM radio stations and sold over 500,000 copies.
Evidence: Minmi signed her first recording deal with JVC Records, releasing the reggae song "The Perfect Vision" as her first single in August 2002.