Cocco

Cocco (こっこ) is a renowned Japanese singer-songwriter known for her unique blend of pop and folk rock music. Initially aspiring to be a professional ballerina, she attended numerous ballet auditions. To finance her journey to a significant ballet audition in Tokyo, she also participated in singing auditions. Although she did not secure a spot in ballet, her vocal talent caught the attention of industry judges, leading to her signing with Victor Entertainment.

She made her musical debut under the indie label with her self-titled EP, **Cocko**, released on November 21, 1996. One of the standout tracks, **Sing a Song ~No Music, No Life~**, gained notable recognition by being featured in a promotional campaign for Tower Records Japan.

On March 21, 1997, Cocco officially changed the spelling of her name to "Cocco" and launched her major label career with the single **Countdown**, which was followed by the release of her first full-length album. However, it was in 1998 that she truly captured the spotlight with the hit single **Tsuyoku Hakanaimonotachi**, which achieved remarkable commercial success, selling over 250,000 copies in Japan. Cocco continues to be celebrated for her impactful contributions to music and her evocative artistic style.