| Female vocalist Pushim first made her mark on the music scene in 1997 on the reggae album �gBad Bad west�h. She worked with Fire Ball�fs Chozen Lee on the track �gSoulful Dancer�h. The Western Japan (Kansai) native impressed many with her powerful and soulful vocals. That same year she moved to Jamaica and had the opportunity to work with local musicians. Some of the music she produced there was played in local dancehalls as well.. In 1999 Pushim released her debut single �gBrand New Day�h, followed by her first album �gSay Greetings�h in 2000. This and her second album �gColors�h (2001) became long sellers on the market. Since then she has had continued success with the crossover hit single �gForever�h and a third album �gPieces�h (2003) which ranked in the top 10 on the oricon charts. That same year, in Jamaica, she sang on stage at the major event Reggae Sumfest 2003 along with other stars including Destiny�fs Child. Her 4th album �gQueendom�h was released in 2004. With a range that includes everything from reggae and hip-hop to jazz and gospel, her popularity continues to rise. There are not many true �gDivas�h on the J-Pop scene, but Pushim has risen to become just that. |