Simplify the following text for a Grade 7 native English-speaking person.
Original: After being signed to signed to Sony Music Japan , she recorded and released her first single , `` Brand New Day '' on June 19 , 1999 to much critical acclaim .
Simplified: After signing with Sony Music Japan , she recorded and released her first single called `` Brand New Day '' on June 19 , 1999 . It receive a lot of critical acclaim .