is a Japanese pop singer and songwriter under the Fearless Records label on Sony Music Associated Records. She currently resides in Tokyo. Biography Before her debut Eri's professional career started at Sony Music SD "Gonna be a star" audition, a regularly held event for aspiring new pop artists. She sent in her demotape but forgot to put her address in it. The president of the audition wanted to contact her, and after asking for her through a few calls to Fukuokan post offices, he finally got hold of Eri. At the audition, she raised interest in producer Shinichi Osawa, also known as Mondo Grosso. She got 7 more label offers, but ultimately signed with Sony Music, and teamed up with Shinichi Osawa. As an artist on his label, Fearless Records, Osawa would go on to primarily produce Eri's music as he did with fellow label artist bird. Debut and further releases After finishing high school at