Bold, jazz-forward pop composer Kyohei Tsutsumi has mastered a smooth sound and pristine production style, making him a forerunner to—and eventually, a champion of—Japan's ‘80s idol boom. Drawing from the traditional sounds of enka music, Tsutsumi's work showcases sunny brass and lively basslines, while the inimitable voices of artists like Ayumi Ishida, Miho Nakayama and Megumi Asaoka lead each vibrant chorus.