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Podcast: The Jeremiah Show: Pop Culture, Music Icons Food Gods
Episode: Mariya Takeuchi | The Queen of City Pop
Description: THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring Mariya Takeuchi | The Queen of City Pop and Japanese Singer-Songwriter
Mariya Takeuchi has sold over 16 million records, becoming one of Japanβs best-selling and most beloved music artists.
Despite a temporary hiatus in the 1980s and a relatively low international profile during her early years, she has gained an unexpected global following in recent years, mainly through her now-legendary hit "Plastic Love," which sparked a resurgence of interest in city pop outside Japan.Β
Mariya has rightfully earned her place among the...