In 1998, she contributed back-up vocals for the Refugee Camp's "It's Too Late", a Carole King cover.
After being signed to Sony Music Japan, she recorded and released her first single, "Brand New Day" on June 19, 1999 to much critical acclaim.
In September 1999, she released her second single "Strong Woman", which was also a commercial success.
The following spring, her debut album Say Greetings was released, having been recorded in Jamaica the previous year.
[2] Her younger sister, Youngshim, is also a reggae musician in the Osaka area.