Yumi Shizukusa 滴草 由実 | |
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| Birth name | 滴草 由実 |
| Born | July 9, 1984 |
| Origin | Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan |
| Genres | J-pop, R&B, rock, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actress, illustrater |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 2002–2021 |
| Labels | Giza Studio, Styling Records, Zain Records, Northern Music |
| Website | yumi-shizukusa |
Yumi Shizukusa (滴草 由実, Shizukusa Yumi, born on July 9, 1984) is a former Japanese singer, songwriter and artist. Born and raised in Kagoshima, she relocated to Osaka in 2002 after winning the Super Starlight Audition and signing a recording contract with Being. In July 2002, Shizukusa appeared in the compilation album Giza Studio Mai-k & Friends Hotrod Beach Party alongside the other Being artists including Mai Kuraki, Rina Aiuchi, and Yuri Nakamura. Her breakthrough came in early 2003 after appearing Day Track's song "Don't Say Don't Love", which topped the Usen chart.