BENI

BENI (born Beni Arashiro) is a Japanese-American singer-songwriter who's been lighting up the J-pop and R&B scene since her 2004 debut. Born in Okinawa and raised between Japan and California, she brings a cool bilingual flair to her music, effortlessly switching between smooth English lyrics and catchy Japanese hooks. After starting her career with dance-pop bangers under Avex, she reinvented herself in 2008 with a sultry R&B vibe under Universal Music Japan, dropping soulful jams like "Kiss Kiss Kiss" and "Zutto Futari de".

Lately, she's been serving nostalgic fire with fresh covers of classic city pop tracks – like her groovy 2023 take on Tatsuro Yamashita's "RIDE ON TIME" and the tropical vibe of "Friday China Town". Whether she's delivering English versions of her hits (peep that funky "Kiwi Papaya Mango" refresh) or crafting original emotional bops like "MISSING PIECE", BENI keeps her sound fresh while staying true to that velvety voice fans love. Her music's like a chill night drive – equal parts modern R&B slickness and throwback Japanese pop warmth.

Genres

J-r&b

J-pop

Latest Release

RIDE ON TIME

BENI

Single - Released June 7, 2023