Background
Matsumoto was born in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan.
松本伊代小園伊代
Matsumoto was born in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan.
She attended Morimura Academy (森村学園, Morimura Gakuen) through all of kindergarten, elementary and middle school and continued in Horikoshi High School. She completed her studies in Toita Women"s College.
She is currently signed to Production Number Title. She debuted in the entertainment business in 1981 after being scouted by the agency Bond Kikaku. Dubbed "Toshihiko Tahara"s little sister", her singing career was launched the same year with the single "Sentimental Journey".
In 1982, she was awarded the Newcomer Prize at the 24th Japan Record Awards.
From 1984 to 1986, she hosted the midnight television show All Night Fuji. Matsumoto teamed up with fellow idols Yū Hayami and Chiemi Hori in 2005 to form the unit Cutie Mommy, with whom she released two singles.
In 2009, she released SWEET 16 BOX, a box set that compiled all of the albums from her idol career and a bonus Civil Defense and Digital Video Disc. Included was her first new song in 19 years, titled, which was written by Ami Ozaki. As a commemoration for the 30 years of her debut, in 2012 she held a concert at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel"s Stellar Ball and released a best-of album which included a handshake ticket.