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A slightly raspy tone, a breathy, distorted-sounding voice… a woman’s husky voice can be incredibly captivating, can’t it?
There are voices that make you think “So cool!!” and others that soothe you just by listening.
I’m sure many of you readers have your favorite husky-voiced artists.
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of female artists and singers with that alluring husky voice!
We’re not only featuring go-to, classic names that always come up when you think of husky voices, but also highlighting younger artists—so we hope it helps you discover some new voices.
That said, as charming as husky voices are, some people deliberately try to roughen their own voices by drinking alcohol.
Please do not do this under any circumstances.
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[Healing & Cool] Female Vocalists with Captivating Husky Voices (1–10)
GodAina ji Endo
Aina The End, a member of the group BiSH—active under the tagline “a punk band without instruments”—also pursues a solo career.
It’s true when she sings with BiSH as well, but her husky voice is incredibly captivating.
It’s raspy yet resonant, and you don’t want to miss a note from the low register to the high.
I’d also like to highlight her talent as a songwriter: her word choices are wonderful—so heartrending it hurts, drawing out memories you’d tucked away deep inside.
Tokyo is burning.Matsuo Remi
GLIM SPANKY is a band known for their cool, rock ’n’ roll guitar sound reminiscent of classic rock stars.
And matching that badass guitar sound—if not surpassing it—is the voice of vocalist Remi Matsuo, which elevates the expressiveness of their songs.
The gap between her appearance and her singing is striking enough to make you do a double take, and when it comes to female artists with a cool, husky voice, you can’t leave her out.
Her vocal expression changes from song to song, so be sure to check out a variety of their tracks.
Sparkleiri
Singer-songwriter iri, who releases songs drawing on a hip-hop and R&B backbone.
She’s often mentioned as a female singer with a husky voice, too! Her husky vocals, rich in the mid-to-low range, fit perfectly with her songs, which frequently feature rap-influenced delivery.
When it comes to husky voices, some are gentle and soothing, while others are cool and make tracks really pop—she’s definitely the latter.
If you’re looking to hear a cool female singer, be sure to check out her music.
Tell Memilet
Her songs have been featured in numerous TV drama theme songs and commercials, so you often hear milet’s music on television! While her high notes are clear and soaring, her lower range delivers a deeply textured, breathy huskiness.
She showcases a variety of vocal colors depending on the song, but many people were likely stunned by her voice when she performs “Tell me.” Powerful and distinctive—evoking an international diva—her voice is truly one of a kind.
A must-listen singer.
I’m crazy about youUtada Hikaru
Utada Hikaru is undoubtedly a Japanese songstress.
She studied music in the United States during her childhood, and her singing—making use of that Western-style laid-back groove—is incredibly cool and captivating.
Wouldn’t you say her voice could also be described as husky? It’s not an overtly raspy type of huskiness, but her breathy, slightly hoarse tone is distinctive.
She has an attractive vocal range too, from rich, resonant lows to powerful highs.
99LANA
LANA is a leading female singer in Japan’s contemporary R&B scene.
She’s also well known as the younger sister of LEX, a popular figure in the hip-hop world, and together they have a massive following among young people.
She has a husky voice—not just husky, but with a slightly metallic texture that sets her apart.
As an R&B singer, her vocal skill is guaranteed.
If you’re looking for a truly authentic husky-voiced female singer, she’s a must-listen.
SKYLIGHTAimer
Aimer says she damaged her vocal cords at age 15 due to overuse from singing, and that injury has still not completely healed—she still has nodules.
However, it’s clear that this has led to her wonderfully captivating husky voice today, and you could truly call it a blessing in disguise.
The song SKYLIGHT, introduced here, is included on her seventh original album, Open α Door.
It’s a track that really lets you fully enjoy Aimer’s beautiful husky vocals.
Highly recommended for anyone who loves husky female singers!
