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A vibrant selection of 80's funk and boogie from the original Japanese funk diva Hitomi 'Penny' Tohyama handpicked by Nick Luscombe.

Tokyo Funk Diva is 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 Nick Luscombe, the release offers fresh context to Penny’s work and its role in the evolution of Japanese funk and groove culture. — (via Label)

Vinyl Tracklist
A1 Love Is The Competition
A2 Brand New Day
A3 SFO-Oakland
A4 Wanna Kiss
A5 Instant Polaroid
B1 Sexy Robot
B2 Call Me
B3 Teardrops Romance
B4 Exotic Yokogao
B5 I Love You Shika Omoitsukanai

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Label: WeWantSounds
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation
Released: 2025
Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Funk, Boogie, City Pop

File under: Japanese Pop
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