Maryanne Ito is an American
soul singer, songwriter, and performer based in
Honolulu, Hawaii. Blending genres such as
neo soul,
soul,
hip hop,
jazz, and
R&B, she has been writing and performing since 2006 and collaborating with musicians such as Slapp Symphony and DJ Bennie James. In 2014 she released her debut album
Waking Up, which peaked at No. 4 on the UK Soul Chart. The album incorporates diverse styles, with
Star Advertiser calling her voice "distinctive, sweet and sexy."