Shiina Ringo is a famous Japanese musician, who is recognizable for her nasal voice. Her styles range from jazz to rock, and experimental to enka. In 1998 she debuted with the single Koufukuron. In 1999 Shiina became famous from her single Koko de Kiss Shite., which broke the top 10 on Oricon charts. In 2003, nearing the end of her ninth single and third album, Shiina Ringo formed the band Tokyo Jihen which received similar success. In 2006, Shiina returned to her solo career to be the music director for the movie Sakuran, releasing the Oricon #1 album Heisei Fuuzoku with it. In 2008, to celebrate her 10th anniversary as a musician, she released a 2-disc compilation album, as well as a DVD.