Kumi Koda: Ten of her best songs
When most people think of Kumi Koda, they may think of "Cutie Honey" or "Ai no Uta", but there are actually a lot of incredible songs in her catalogue, so much so that the list goes on and on. Kumi Koda's recent songs are especially wonderful because she's been writing and singing the songs she wants to sing, so she's calling all the shots. I think many people don't know this about her, but Kuu (as many fans lovingly call her) has been writing the lyrics for her albums since her debut. She's grown so much as a songwriter and singer and even her sound has evolved, so her recent songs feel like some of the best of her career. She's moved away from lyrics about just love and heartbreak and now focuses on lyrics that encourage her fans, sending them messages of self-affirmation and self-love and telling them they should live life exactly how they'd like to. In her recent music, there are very strong lyrics about being free to speak your ...