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Hitomi 'Penny' Tohyama - Tokyo Funk Diva Hitomi 'Penny' Tohyama
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A compilation highlighting the work of Hitomi "Penny" Tohyama, one of Japan's leading funk voices of the 1980s.
Blending funk, boogie and soulful grooves, Penny brought a distinctive energy to Japan's music scene during the decade.
Compiled by Nick Luscombe—who previously curated Tokyo Dreaming for the label—the set marks the first time Hitomi's music has been compiled outside of Japan.
Featuring newly remastered tracks and liner notes by Luscombe, the release offers fresh context to Penny's work and its role in the evolution of Japanese funk and groove culture
Blending funk, boogie and soulful grooves, Penny brought a distinctive energy to Japan's music scene during the decade.
Compiled by Nick Luscombe—who previously curated Tokyo Dreaming for the label—the set marks the first time Hitomi's music has been compiled outside of Japan.
Featuring newly remastered tracks and liner notes by Luscombe, the release offers fresh context to Penny's work and its role in the evolution of Japanese funk and groove culture
Track List
01: Love is The Competition 1983
02: Brand-New Day 1986
03: SFO-Oakland 1981
04: Wanna Kiss 1983
05: Instant Polaroid 1981
06: Sexy Robot 1983
07: Call Me 1982
08: Teardrops Romance 1983
09: Exotic Yokogao 1983
10: I Love You Shika Omoitsukanai 1988
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