Soulhead

A vital part of the blossoming Japanese urban contemporary scene of the 2000s, the sister duo Soulhead scored numerous Top Ten hits (mostly albums, not singles) with their blend of hip-hop, soul, funk, dancehall, and R&B. The band is known for its proficiency in English; both members are also sought-after sound producers. The sisters Yoshika (born 1978) and Tsugumi (1981) grew up on the Northern island of Hokkaido on a diet of classical music and enka (Japanese traditional pop), but fell in love with hip-hop in high school, thanks to artists such as Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg. T...