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KODA KUMI

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Singer-songwriter Kumi Koda's music is a blend of R&B and Japanese pop, giving her songs a universal appeal and an urban edge at the same time. This top-selling solo artist continues to stay busy. In 2008, she toured Japan and released three singles. One of them, "Taboo," became her fifth single to debut at number one

Text by Dale North