Pushim
PUSHIM is a Japanese reggae singer. Her real name is Paku Pushin. She was born in Osaka on November 16, 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 June 19, 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
| Date of Release | Title | Label | Chart positions | JP sales | Certification |
| June 19 1999 | Brand New Day | Sony Music Japan | 4 | 16,000 | |
| April 10 2002 | Pak's Groove | Sony Music Japan | 29 | 15,000 |
Studio Albums
| Date of Release | Title | Label | Chart positions | JP sales | Certification |
| March 8 2000 | Say Greetings! | Sony Music Japan | 4 | 36,000 | |
| July 4 2001 | COLORS | Sony Music Japan | 13 | 73,000 | |
| May 3 2003 | Pieces | Sony Music Japan | 10 | 127,000 | |
| August 4 2004 | QUEENDOM | Sony Music Japan | 6 | 88,000 | |
| July 26 2006 | Sing A Song... Lighter! | Sony Music Japan | 9 | 57,000 |
OTher websites
- PUSHIM's official homepage
- Sony Music Online Japan PUSHIM's page on her label's website