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A contemporary soul singer with a powerful voice and expressive skills refined in New York, Nao Yoshioka blends modern influences with a sound deeply rooted in soul history. Born in Japan, she moved to New York alone, where a transformative encounter with soul music led her to connect deeply with Sam Cooke’s timeless classic, inspiring her to create music that resonates with raw emotion. Though Japanese, her soulful voice recalls legends like Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston, combined with a strength forged through life experiences as an outsider overcoming adversity.
Nao’s captivating live performances have amassed over 4.5 million YouTube views. She has headlined venues like Blue Note New York and London’s Jazz Cafe and performed at major festivals worldwide, including Java Jazz Festival, Music Matters Live, Capital Jazz Fest, and SXSW Sydney.
She became the first Japanese artist to reach No. 32 on the Billboard UAC chart. Her collaborations span icons like Jon Batiste, Nathan East, Eric Roberson, and Mamas Gun, as well as rising stars like Devin Morrison and Blue Lab Beats. In 2024, she released her fifth album, “Flow,” followed by a European tour in the UK and Germany. Most recently, in early 2025, she completed a three-city U.S. tour and announced upcoming performances in Asia and Europe.
Nao Yoshioka continues to push boundaries in the global soul scene, bridging cultures and inspiring listeners with her deeply personal artistry.
Nao’s captivating live performances have amassed over 4.5 million YouTube views. She has headlined venues like Blue Note New York and London’s Jazz Cafe and performed at major festivals worldwide, including Java Jazz Festival, Music Matters Live, Capital Jazz Fest, and SXSW Sydney.
She became the first Japanese artist to reach No. 32 on the Billboard UAC chart. Her collaborations span icons like Jon Batiste, Nathan East, Eric Roberson, and Mamas Gun, as well as rising stars like Devin Morrison and Blue Lab Beats. In 2024, she released her fifth album, “Flow,” followed by a European tour in the UK and Germany. Most recently, in early 2025, she completed a three-city U.S. tour and announced upcoming performances in Asia and Europe.
Nao Yoshioka continues to push boundaries in the global soul scene, bridging cultures and inspiring listeners with her deeply personal artistry.
Genres
: j-r&b
Monthly listeners
35,699
Followers
23,176
Top Cities
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Tokyo651 listeners
Most popular tracks
| Track | Plays | Duration | Release date | |
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763,512 | 2:60 | 2024-06-26 | |
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408,363 | 3:57 | 2016-09-21 | |
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304,911 | 3:33 | 2023-05-12 | |
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302,219 | 2:48 | 2024-04-26 | |
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256,988 | 3:39 | 2019-07-26 | |
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229,706 | 3:38 | 2022-12-16 | |
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213,291 | 3:38 | 2020-04-01 | |
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203,685 | 3:32 | 2022-09-16 | |
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199,306 | 3:58 | 2016-09-21 | |
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194,995 | 4:12 | 2022-04-22 |
![Love, Love (The Anthem) [feat. Nao Yoshioka]](https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b273561c6b109f1e30fceba5b548)
