Asako Toki

Asako Toki
土岐 麻子
Born (1976-03-22) March 22, 1976 (age 48)
Tokyo, Japan
OccupationSinger · songwriter
Years active1997-present
Musical career
Genres
LabelsPacific Records (2004–2007)
Rhythm Zone (2007–2018)
A.S.A.B (2019–present)
Websitehttps://www.tokiasako.com/

Asako Toki (土岐麻子, Toki Asako, born March 22, 1976) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and lyricist. Born to jazz saxophonist Hidefumi Toki, she was the lead vocalist for the rock band Cymbals between 1997 and 2003. Following Cymbals' breakup, Toki began her solo career with the release of Standards in 2004 and made her major label debut under Avex's Rhythm Zone with Talkin in 2007. To date, she has released nine original albums and eight cover albums, many of which are performed in both Japanese and English.

Named the “Queen of City Pop” by publications including Natalie, Toki has been praised for her contemporary interpretation of the genre and her contributions to its revival in the 2010s.[1][2][3]

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  3. ^ Taylor, Ronald (2017-02-19). "Asako Toki presents a more modern take on city pop on 'Pink'". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2021-03-12.