Getting her break in show business as a teenage actress, Takako Matsu debuted as a singer in 1997. Her first single was a romantic, upbeat melody as bright as spring, introducing a style that distinguished Matsu throughout her career—unhurried, dreamy, yet grounded enough to resist passing trends. Releasing albums like Cherish You in the '00s, she successfully juggled an award-winning career as a singer, songwriter and actress. Beautiful arrangements featuring relaxed guitars, keys and strings frame a mellow, smart and unpretentious brand of pop that audiences still find endearing.