Suggestions on Female Japanese artists?

[BlackSilence]

UM I'm in desperate need for new music since my favorite from males' doesn't do anything musical these months, and I'm kinda in need for something else than Ayu...But I have no idea what I should check to not waste time looking for something...so...Could someone suggest some japanese female artsists who would have strong voices like Koda's or Ayu's and some good powerful songs with a little of rock flavour in up-beat and rich sounds in ballads?

Thanks in advice!

[YuriChan]

YUI, miwa, umm... Kana Nishino, alan, ayaka, Tomiko Van... Miho Fukuhara, Namie Amuro, Hitomi Shimatani... That's all I can think of!

[ayufan-]

Look here http://www.ahsforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=105931
Her music is OMG so good, and addictable, i only have listened to teh two songs with a pv, and they are FREKIN AWSOME, the rest not looked at so i for the rest i don't know

edit - now see the discription you wrote, i don't really think she fits in, but you could try her music out

[isthisLOL?]

Nana Mizuki, alan, Namie Amuro...

[YuriChan]

^I already named alan and Namie Amuro!

[Polyrhythm]

Try Shoko Nakagawa, Love (Sony Duo), Dream, or Ikimonogakari

Other suggestions may be alan, YUI, BoA, Utada Hikaru, SDN48, and Nishino Kana

[isthisLOL?]

Originally Posted by YuriChan

^I already named alan and Namie Amuro!

I know, two people naming the same should be more reason to check them out

[YuriChan]

B'z!!! (I know they're not female, but they're the best! ) I dunno... Utada Hikaru? -shot-

[NintendoHTF1242]

Look up "TSUBOMI" by lecca. She has a nice voice and that song is beautiful.

[hearted]

there was a thread like this before with lots of suggestions, you can check it out if u want
http://ahsforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104737

[noisy_harmony]

to not repeat already mentioned... Aikawa Nanase, Shiina Ringo, OLIVIA, Anna Tsuchiya

[SunshineSlayer]

Could someone suggest some japanese female artsists who would have strong voices like Koda's or Ayu's and some good powerful songs with a little of rock flavour in up-beat and rich sounds in ballads?
[/QUOTE]

I would say that the artist that fits that description best right now is Superfly.

[Bubbly]

As for ballads, try out Aya Matsuura...she has manny idol-upbeat songs but her recent stuff is more Ballads etc etc.

[dreamland2.0]

Definitely definitely Nana Mizuki!!

[emi♡]

ow...it's hard not to name anyone who's mostly R&B/dance pop...

I think ikimonogakari, maybe Cocco...I really like both of their vocalists. Always try out eiko shimamiya

I know a lot of people like Chihiro Onitsuka too, but I havent really listened to her. I think I might get her best album though, she released one this year looks like.

[Picaflor 7/4]

utada

[Cherry Dynamite]

Originally Posted by emiko

I know a lot of people like Chihiro Onitsuka too, but I havent really listened to her. I think I might get her best album though, she released one this year looks like.

I just got into her yesterday and I downloaded her best album and it's pretty good.

I recommend Thelma Aoyama and supercell. That's all I can think of today.

[prussian blue]

Originally Posted by emiko

I know a lot of people like Chihiro Onitsuka too, but I havent really listened to her. I think I might get her best album though, she released one this year looks like.

She's not an RnB singer, but her stuff is VERY good, highly recommended. She did a lot of ballads which is

[AyUta]

How about Lily. ? She has a very beautiful voice, here are some examples!

Kidzuiteyo...I Love You



遠く離れた場所で feat. C

[Beauty4123]

Miliyah Kato
Yuna Ito
Thelma Aoyama
Hitomi Takahashi
Shoko Nakagawa
Miho Fukuhara
YUI
Meisa Kuroki
Nana Kitade
Nami Tamaki
Hitomi Shimatani
hitomi

school food punishment (DEFINATELY check them out )
ikimono gakari
(i know these are bands, but the lead vocals are female. and they are just too awesome to not try out. )