YUKI

Once the frontwoman and vocalist for J-rock act Judy & Mary, Yuki (aka Yuki Isoya, born February 17, 1972, in Hakodate, Japan) is a multimedia star, who — besides her solo pop career — is a fashion trendsetter, spokesperson, and radio personality. Her debut album, after the breakup of her former band, entitled Prismic, was released in March of 2002. Subsequent albums — Commune (2003), Joy (2005), and Wave (2006) — were hits, and in 2007 she released the best-of compilation Five Star. Yuki is also known for her collaborative efforts, including singing with Mean Machine and working with Kate Pierson (of B-52's fame) in the group NiNa. ~ Chris True