SKU: 69978516493

TOHYAMA,HITOMI PENNY – TOKYO FUNK DIVA - LP •

Sale price$32.39 Regular price$35.99
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $9.00 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Aug 26 - Aug 31

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

TOHYAMA,HITOMI PENNY – TOKYO FUNK DIVA - LP •UPC: 3700604772712 Label: WEWANTSOUNDS Format: LP Release Date: November 28, 2025 In stock items ship within 48 hours Wewantsounds presents the release of Tokyo Funk Diva, a compilation highlighting the work of Hitomi "Penny" Tohyama, one of Japan's leading funk voices of the 1980s. Blending funk, boogie and soulful grooves, Penny brought a distinctive energy to Japan's music scene during the decade. Compiled by Nick Luscombe who previously curated

UPC: 3700604772712
Label: WEWANTSOUNDS
Format: LP
Release Date: November 28, 2025
In stock items ship within 48 hours

Wewantsounds presents the release of Tokyo Funk Diva, a compilation highlighting the work of Hitomi "Penny" Tohyama, one of Japan's leading funk voices of the 1980s. Blending funk, boogie and soulful grooves, Penny brought a distinctive energy to Japan's music scene during the decade. Compiled by Nick Luscombe -- who previously curated Tokyo Dreaming for the label -- the set marks the first time Hitomi's music has been compiled outside of Japan. Featuring newly remastered tracks and liner notes by Luscombe, the release offers fresh context to Penny's work and its role in the evolution of Japanese funk and groove culture. Hitomi "Penny" Tohyama was one of the few female singers to fully embrace Japan's burgeoning funk and boogie movement of the 1980s. Born in Okinawa in 1957 and raised partly in California, she developed a cosmopolitan outlook that would shape her music. At a time when the country's pop scene was shifting toward slick, funk-oriented productions, Penny crafted a distinctive style that fused boogie, disco, and funk with her confident, soulful delivery. Her albums for Nippon Columbia recorded in the '80s capture this vibrant moment, combining sophisticated studio craft with the pulse of Tokyo's nightlife. The selection includes cult classics such as "Sexy Robot," "Love is the Competition," and "Instant Polaroid," with lesser-known gems such as "Exotic Yokogao" and "I Love You Shika Omoitsukanai." Together they showcase the singer's versatility, moving effortlessly between syncopated upbeat floorfillers and chilled mid-tempo grooves. While her music earned recognition at home, these releases were never widely available outside Japan and slowly became prized finds among DJs and collectors. Tokyo Funk Diva presents highlights from this catalogue for the first time in an international release. Compiled by broadcaster and tastemaker Nick Luscombe, the selection has been newly remastered and comes with Luscombe's liner notes, retracing Penny's career and her role in the evolution of Japanese boogie and disco. As he writes in the liner notes, "It's this deep musical craftsmanship -- both in the songwriting and performances -- that gives Penny Tohyama's work its lasting power. Her music feels as fresh and relevant today as it did when it was first released." With its mix of sharp production, irresistible rhythms, and Penny's unmistakable presence, Tokyo Funk Diva serves both as a long overdue introduction to one of Japan's original funk queens.

TRACK LIST:

1        Love Is The Competition    3:47
2        Brand New Day    4:57
3        Sfo Oakland    3:35
4        Wanna Kiss    4:33
5        Instant Polaroid    4:09
6        Sexy Robot    4:02
7        Call Me    3:45
8        Teardrops Romance    3:56
9        Exotic Yokogao    4:39
10        I Love You Shika Omoitsukanai    4:11

Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 69978516493

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.3 ★★★★★
Based on 21 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
T
Verified Purchase
tjrking
Belleville, US
★★★★★ 5
Best Mineral Sunscreen
Style: Tropical Coconut
The only mineral sunscreen I’ve found that doesn’t leave a white residue. Smells amazing and pregnancy safe!!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2025
E
Verified Purchase
E
Charlottesville, US
★★★★★ 4
This sunscreen body lotion is quite nice.
Style: Piña Colada
This sunscreen body lotion seems to work well. SPF 30 is the highest I could find with moisturizing capabilities. The smell is a bit overwhelming when you first put it on but it then goes away... so why the added scent. I wish it were SPF 50 and unscented. Otherwise I would have given it 5 stars.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2023
C
Verified Purchase
Christina Visser
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 5
My go to!
Style: Tropical Coconut
I freaking love this sunscreen, not only is the smell divine, but a little goes a long way. It doesn’t leave a greasy feeling or residue.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2025
C
Verified Purchase
C. Herman
Fort Morgan, US
★★★★★ 5
Great stuff.
Style: Tropical Coconut
No weird smell or greasy residue, feels great on the skin. Tried it while on vacation (friend's lotion), and bought some when I got home. It is my go to now.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2025
T
Verified Purchase
The non-critic
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 5
Great value, excellent product!!!!!
Scent: Mango & Hibiscus, Size: 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
This is the best shampoo I’ve ever used. No joke. . I used to spend $42 per bottle of Pureology Hydrate Sheer for years. One day I forgot to bring shampoo when I travelled and considering I am allergic to most shampoos since I was a child, I went to Whole Foods Market and bought this, as I already use the excellent Babo 50 SPF sunscreen. . That was over 4 years ago and I’ve bought this on repeat. Just bought 2 more bottles because I fear they stop making this. . The package is a little quirky. So I put it in a reusable pretty bottle in my shower. . My hair is ash blonde, baby fine and highlighted, about shoulder length. This shampoo is safe for daily use, it is lightly scented with a very faint mango/flower scent that is barely there after you rinse it. . I’ve experience no build up. Before using this, when I was using Pureology, I had to use a clarifying shampoo once a week, otherwise my hair felt like greasy straws. . Since using this shampoo, I no longer have to do that. My hair is clean, soft, can’t understand the volume and shine after I use this. . My $200 per haircut hair stylist kept paying me compliments, thinking I’ve upped my hair routine with masks, heat protecting spray and all the nonsense. NOPE. I just wash with this shampoo. . Ps- sometimes I use Babo’s Baobab & Rosehip Conditioner in the light peachy pink container, sometimes I use another conditioner. Regardless, I’d pay twice as much for this shampoo. . Exceptional.!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2026

recommand products