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.

You can get Mio Soul’s music on or amazon.

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

I Wish by Mio Soul

Singer Priscilla Ahn released the music video for her song “Vibe So Hot” off her “When You Grow Up” album. The video blends stop motion and computer graphics as Priscilla Ahn tells you why she wants you right now. Although the video seems a little bizarre, there is a pay off at the end of the love song. It blends art and love together. You can download the single on or amazon.

Listen to more Priscilla Ahn: When You Grow Up, Torch Song and I Don’t Have Time To Be In Love .

Vibe So Hot by Priscilla Ahn

Lyrics to Vibe So Hot by Priscilla Ahn

You got a vibe so hot
You’re really really turning me on
Swimmin in your parking lot
I’m singing in a camp on your lawn

And everyday without you is just a waste of time
You’re the first thing on my mind when I wake up
You’re the last thing that I think of when I go to sleep
I’m throwing you my love so pick it up

And you can have me anytime you want
You can have me really anytime you want
You can have me anytime you want
You can have me really anytime you want

I want you now, I want you right now
I want you right now, I want you right now

I wanna hook you up
Boy I’m gonna set you on fire
I wanna turn your volume up
And listen to you all day long

Now every other station’s just a memory
I change you when your name broke off the dial
Is it funny how you just keep running into me?
I’ve been listening to your music for a while

And you can have me anytime you want
You can have me really anytime you want
You can have me anytime you want
You can have me really anytime you want

I want you now, I want you right now
I want you right now, I want you right now

Hawaiian hip hop artists I.A. x Broke Mokes join forces for the track “Too Hot (lookin fly)”. They got the 808 flow all over this single. The ladies love their look from the kicks to the hat. These guys are lookin’ fly. You can cop the song FREE here. OSNA of the Angry Locals on the beats for the track.

Listen to more I.A, with Loco Moco. Also look for his FLYGHT 808 album dropping soon.

Too Hot (lookin fly) by I.A. x Broke Mokes