Album Notes

Traci Toguchi is a recording artist, actress, speaker, songwriter, publisher, model, humanitarian, and entrepreneur. Her mission is to help people live their potential through her words, music, and actions. Her album "Feel the Breeze," to be released on August 29, 2006, will support her mission.

Some of Traci's notable accomplishments as an entertainer include winning the title of Miss Hawaii 1995, winning Amateur Night at the Apollo in Harlem, New York with a standing ovation and the statewide Brown Bags to Stardom Talent Competition, being a cast member in the Broadway tour of Miss Saigon, acting in the Columbia Pictures release of The Karate Kid Part II, singing the National Anthem twice live on ESPN worldwide broadcasts, and publishing Aging With Dignity: Social Options for Seniors as a community service. Traci sings in 6 languages (English, Japanese, Okinawan, Hawaiian, Italian, French), and in Pop, R&B, Rock, Classical and Standard styles.

As a songwriter, Traci has authored and composed numerous Pop/Rock/Soul songs with influences of Adult Contemporary, Gospel, and Island genres. The lyrical content and arrangements of her self-empowering songs incorporate cultural influences she was inspired by having been born (a yonsei or fourth generation) and raised in Hawaii. Traci has written originals for Traci Toguchi Songs (BMI) on her debut album from her record label Traci Toguchi, Inc.

She is the Chairman/CEO of Traci Toguchi, Inc. and Owner of Traci Toguchi Songs (BMI). Traci Toguchi, Inc. has two divisions, the Entertainment Division and Marketing Division. The Entertainment Division encompasses a record label, and entertainment production and management. The Marketing Division includes strategic planning, public relations, and event and project coordination. Traci's business experience is in the corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors, including the entertainment industry in Hawaii, New York, and Los Angeles.