, born , is a Japanese reggae artist. She is signed to Sony Music Japan's Ki/oon Records division.
She began performing in the Kansai reggae scene in 1995. In 1998, she contributed back-up vocals for the Refugee Camp's "It's Too Late", a Carole King cover. After being signed to Sony Music Japan, she recorded and released her first single, "Brand New Day" on June 19, 1999 to much critical acclaim. In September 1999, she released her second single "Strong Woman", which was also a commercial success. The following spring, her debut album Say Greetings was released, having been recorded in Jamaica the previous year.Campbell, Howard (2007) "Japanese Pushim records her sixth album in Jamaica ", Jamaica Gleaner, 15 June 2007, retrieved 2011-04-03 She performed at Reggae Sumfest in 2003. Her 2006 album Sing A Song... Lighter! featured Luciano on one track. She has regularly visited Jamaica to record, and in 2007, she recorded in Jamaica with musicians including Sly & Robbie.
In 2010 she was nominated for the 'Best Reggae Video' award at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) Japan.Jackson, Steven (2010) "Sean Paul, Kingston empty-handed as Japanese wins reggae award again", Jamaica Observer, 5 June 2010, retrieved 2011-04-03
Pushim is Zainichi Korean. Her younger sister, Youngshim, is also a reggae musician in the Osaka area.
Discography
Extended plays Date of Release Title Label Chart positions JP sales CertificationJune 19, 1999 Brand New DaySony Music Japan 416,000April 10, 2002 Pak's GrooveSony Music Japan 2915,000June 8, 2011MessengerSony Music JapanOctober 10, 2012Setting Sun
Studio albums Date of Release Title Label Chart positions JP sales CertificationMarch 8, 2000 Say Greetings!Sony Music Japan 436,000July 4, 2001 ColorsSony Music Japan 1373,000May 3, 2003 PiecesSony Music Japan 10127,000GoldDecember 17, 2003Working GirlSony Music JapanAugust 4, 2004 QueendomSony Music Japan 688,000August 3, 2005Dazzlez – Song of SongsSony Music JapanJuly 26, 2006 Sing a Song... Lighter!Sony Music Japan 957,000February 13, 2008Platinum PushimSony Music JapanJune 4, 201415th - The Best of PushimSony Music Japan
Singles
[1999.06.19] Brand New Day [1999.10.01] STRONG WOMAN [2000.02.02] GREETINGS! [2000.05.03] Fruit Moon (Kajitsu no Gatsu/ 果実の月) [2000.10.12] SET ME FREE (feat. DJ Premier) [2001.04.25] heavenly [2001.06.20] Music Is Mystic (feat. BOXER KID) [2002.08.07] FOREVER [2003.02.05] I Wanna Know You [2003.04.23] DANCE HALLIC [2004.01.07] Like a sunshine, my memory [2004.06.16] SOLDIER [2004.07.22] a song dedicated [2005.07.27] Anything For You [2006.07.05] I pray [2006.10.04] I Say Yeah! [2007.08.22] HEY BOY [2008.07.02] RAINBOW [2008.10.22] Renaissance [2009.09.23] My Endless Love [2012.10.10] Setting Sun [2013.03.13] HEAT (feat. Ego-Wrappin') [2014.06.04] Light Up Your Fire [2015.12.14] Feel It [2016.01.13] People In The Shadow
Filmography Happyend (2024), Fukuko
References
External links PUSHIM's official homepage Sony Music Online Japan PUSHIM's page on her label's website https://www.sonymusic.com/