Neo-Soul Soul Sister with this very strong debut album. This very humble and super talented singer-songwriter is on her way to make an impact on all our hearts. London soul dj bennie james Watch this girl blow!!!! Major labels... WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! soul dj brian Jay - Jazz Soul Funk Radio Maryanne Ito Age 31, Japanese/Samoan from Honolulu Hawaii is a soul singer/songwriter/performer likened to Erykah Badu and Jill Scott. She combines a classic soulful-jazz style with a hint of R&B and Hip Hop. With her amazingly sultry voice, Maryanne is poised with the potential to be your next favorite soul artist. From an initial listen, her angelic vocal expressions easily captivate listeners however it is a mixture of her vocal talent, her adept play on words and her raw emotion that have converted empathetic listeners into loyal fans.