Pushim
PUSHIM is a Japanese reggae singer. Her real name is Paku Pushin. She was born in Osaka on 16 November 1975, and started to sing in 1995. She released her first single in 1999. She has strong and deep voice. Her younger sister, YOUNGSHIM, is also a reggae singer.
Career
[change | change source]She began performing in the Kansai reggae scene in 1995. In 1998, she did back-up vocals for the Refugee Camp's "It's Too Late", a Carroll King cover. After signing with Sony Music Japan, she recorded and released her first single called "Brand New Day" on 19 June 1999. It receive a lot of critical acclaim. In September of 1999, she released a second single called "Strong Woman". It was also a success and she sold many copies. The following spring, her debut album "Say Greetings" was released. Her latest album is "Sing A Song... Lighter!". It was released in 2006, with Luciano appearing on one track.
Extended plays
[change | change source]| Date of Release | Title | Label | Chart positions | JP sales | Certification |
| 19 June 1999 | Brand New Day | Sony Music Japan | 4 | 16,000 | |
| 10 April 2002 | Pak's Groove | Sony Music Japan | 29 | 15,000 |
Studio Albums
[change | change source]| Date of Release | Title | Label | Chart positions | JP sales | Certification |
| 8 March 2000 | Say Greetings! | Sony Music Japan | 4 | 36,000 | |
| 4 July 2001 | COLORS | Sony Music Japan | 13 | 73,000 | |
| 3 May 2003 | Pieces | Sony Music Japan | 10 | 127,000 | |
| 4 August 2004 | QUEENDOM | Sony Music Japan | 6 | 88,000 | |
| 26 July 2006 | Sing A Song... Lighter! | Sony Music Japan | 9 | 57,000 |
Other websites
[change | change source]- PUSHIM's official homepage
- Sony Music Online Japan PUSHIM's page on her label's website