Persona (Mari Hamada album)

is the 13th studio album by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, released on March 11, 1996. Produced by Hamada and Steve Tyrell, it was Hamada's final release by MCA Victor. The album was reissued alongside Hamada's past releases on January 15, 2014.

Persona peaked at No. 2 on Oricon's albums chart. It was also her last album to be certified Platinum by the RIAJ. In addition, it was her last top-10 album until Gracia in 2018.

Personnel

 * Michael Landau – guitar
 * Lee Ritenour – guitar
 * Tim Pierce – guitar
 * Dean Parks – guitar
 * Leland Sklar – bass
 * Abraham Laboriel – bass
 * Neil Stubenhaus – bass
 * Robbie Buchanan – keyboards
 * Kevin Savigar – keyboards
 * John Robinson – drums
 * Mike Baird – drums
 * Carlos Vega – drums
 * Lenny Castro – percussion