In the ‘90s, a teenage MISIA arrived in Fukuoka with dreams of becoming a singer, taking vocal training in gospel and R&B at a local music academy. She's since realized that dream and then some—signing a record contract at age 19 and going on to become one of Japan's best-selling music artists of all time. Her voice has a rich, soulful quality that adds depth to her repertoire of light R&B jams and sweeping ballads. And with her stunning five-octave range, she can belt out theatrical runs and sustain those heart-stopping notes with ease.