The music of J-pop superstar Seiko Matsuda is sometimes slow and sentimental, and sometimes sunny and fun—but never boring. Matsuda began a young Japanese songbird, but she long ago grew into the elegant queen of Japanese pop, constantly refreshing her musical style to stay relevant and passionate. Matsuda released her earliest singles in the early ‘80s. She's been dropping a steady stream of hits ever since, all highlighted by her sweet, youthful vocals and positive lyrics. In other words, she's the perfect soundtrack for a fairytale romance.