External links
- Very Up-to-date Metis Informational BLOG
- Metis OFFICIAL WEBSITE (in Japanese)
- Metis Nippon Crown WEBSITE (in Japanese)
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| Born | March 28, 1984 |
| Origin | Hiroshima, Japan |
| Genres | Reggae, dancehall, R&B, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, bass, guitar, saxophone |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | indie label (2003–2006) Nippon Crown (2006–2009) Island Records Japan (2009–) |
| Website | http://www.metis-web.jp |
Metis (born March 28, 1984 in Hiroshima) is a Japanese female reggae singer songwriter. She debuted in her early as an R&B artist, but after her first single and album, she signed to another record label to pursue a reggae career.
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