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
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 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
Date of ReleaseTitleLabelChart positionsJP sales Certification19 June 1999 Brand New DaySony Music Japan 416,00010 April 2002 Pak's GrooveSony Music Japan 2915,000
Studio Albums
Date of ReleaseTitleLabelChart positionsJP sales Certification8 March 2000 Say Greetings!Sony Music Japan 436,0004 July 2001 COLORSSony Music Japan 1373,0003 May 2003 PiecesSony Music Japan 10127,0004 August 2004 QUEENDOMSony Music Japan 688,00026 July 2006 Sing A Song... Lighter!Sony Music Japan 957,000

Other websites
PUSHIM's official homepage
Sony Music Online Japan PUSHIM's page on her label's website

Category:1975 births
Category:Living people
Category:Reggae musicians
Category:Singers from Osaka