Moomin (むーみん) (born July 13, 1972) and styled as MOOMIN is a Japanese
reggae artist. Along with a number of colleagues, he is responsible for the growth and popularity of Japan's reggae scene.
He is originally from
Chigasaki, Kanagawa, and is married with two children. He works at Overheat Studios, and keeps his real name secret.
Moomin first appeared on the reggae scene in 1992, and traveled to
Jamaica the following year. His official debut with a record label was in 1997 (under
Ki/oon Records), and since 2003 he has been with
Universal Music Group.
Discography
Singles
Happy and Free (July 21, 1997)
In the Rain (January 21, 1998)
Feel Alright! (May 30, 1998)
Kakegae no nai Mono (かけがえのないもの, Something with no Backup Copy) (January 21, 1999)
Ride On (June 9, 1999)
Big City (October 21, 1999)
My Sweetest (November 20, 1999)
Kimi wo Omou Yoru (キミを想う夜, The Night I Think of You) (November 15, 2000)
Kanashimi ga Kieru made (悲しみが消えるまで, Until the Sadness is Extinguished) (February 28, 2001)