| Pushim プシン | |
| Background: | solo_singer |
| Birth Name: | Paku Pushin 朴 冨心 |
| Birth Date: | 26 November 1975 |
| Origin: | Osaka, Japan |
| Genre: | Reggae, dancehall, soul, R&B, jazz, pop, hip hop |
| Years Active: | 1995 - present |
| Label: | Sony Music Japan |
| Associated Acts: | Youngshim, DJ Premier, Fugees, Wyclef Jean |
| Website: | PUSHIM Official Homepage |
, born, is a Zainichi Korean 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.[1] 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.[2]
Her younger sister, Youngshim, is also a reggae musician in the Osaka area.
| 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 | ||
| June 8, 2011 | Messenger | Sony Music Japan | ||||
| October 10, 2012 | Setting Sun |
| 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 | Gold | |
| December 17, 2003 | Working Girl | Sony Music Japan | ||||
| August 4, 2004 | Queendom | Sony Music Japan | 6 | 88,000 | ||
| August 3, 2005 | Dazzlez – Song of Songs | Sony Music Japan | ||||
| July 26, 2006 | Sing a Song... Lighter! | Sony Music Japan | 9 | 57,000 | ||
| February 13, 2008 | Platinum Pushim | Sony Music Japan | ||||
| June 4, 2014 | 15th - The Best of Pushim | Sony Music Japan |