R&B newcomer Mio Soul released her debut EP “In My Skin”. Originally from Tokyo Japan, this former biologist and cheerleader turned singer uses a bilingual formula to bridge the gap between English speaking and Japanese speaking listeners. Possessing a vocal that has been fine tuned by the gospel churches of Harlem, Daytime Emmy Award winning music supervisor Dave Hnatiuk feels “Mio Soul is like a Japanese version of Alicia Keys.” Mio Soul writes simple songs about complex things: love, life, happiness and survival, and currently channels ideas through traditional R&B, Blues, Soul and Dance Music. Her drive to experiment with various genres comes from her recent relocation to New York City, a move that puts her closer to some of the most groundbreaking and inspirational movements related to music, art and fashion. Here’s tracklisting for her EP “In My Skin”:

1. Intro
2. I Wish
3. Let’s Party
4. Promise
5. The Past
6. Out Of My Life

“In My Skin” features production from MeccaGodZilla, Jaysage and TRACKmKH. Professionally, Mio Soul has worked with Golden Era Hip Hop Legend Chip Fu (of the Fu-Schnickens), internationally acclaimed producer DJ Gomi, Japanese singer/songwriter Kiyotaka, The Japan Society, MC/Producer MeccaGodZilla, ATS of the Rocksteady Crew and many more.

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For more women breaking down the color barriers, check out Judith Hill and Ryo Vibes.

I Wish by Mio Soul