Mukau

When she first exploded onto the scene with her first CD "Hajimari", Sumiko Sasaki took everyone by surprise with her superb "Good Night". Three years later she's back with her newest album "Mukau", a name meaning "to face" in Japanese. It could mean facing new people or challenges. In Sumiko's case, it includes to face oneself earnestly, meet and move forward. And moving forward is exactly how you'll feel listening to this. With some soul to the voice like Bruno Mars, melody inspired by Janis Joplin. You'll get something smooth and sexy to listen to at night. For those that have never heard her voice, there's plenty to enjoy.