Aoyama Thelma

Artist

Aoyama Thelma is a female R&B singer from Nara, with Japanese and Trinidadian roots, whose vocal style draws on the gospel music she began singing in childhood. After her major debut with the 2007 single 'ONE WAY,' her SoulJa-featuring hit 'Soba ni Iru ne' became a massive success, certified by Guinness World Records for full-track ringtone downloads and propelling her to the top tier of artists. In anime, she performed the ending theme 'My dear friend' for the 2007 series 'Shion no Ou,' providing a warm ballad for the work. She has since built a long career anchored in R&B and hip-hop through numerous collaborations.