Also known as G Years active 1981–present Associated acts see works Record label Avex Group | Labels Avex Group Genre J-pop | |
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Similar Koji Tamaki, Kōji Makaino, Tsugutoshi Goto, Kyosuke Himuro, Masatomo Ōta |
Gorō Matsui (松井 五郎, Matsui Gorō) is a Japanese lyricist born 11 December 1957 in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, though he considers Tokyo to be his hometown. Beginning with participation in the Yamaha Popular Song Contests, he made his debut writing the lyrics for the 1981 Chage and Aska album Hot Wind (熱風, Neppū).
Contents
- Works
- Anzen Chitai
- Atsuko Enomoto
- BOYFRIEND
- Shko Inoue
- Hiromi Iwasaki
- Yoshie Kashiwabara
- Shizuka Kud
- Megumi Ogata
- Project DMM
- Shanadoo
- Songs
- References
Matsui then began writing lyrics for groups such as Anzen Chitai, Kyosuke Himuro, Hound Dog, and others, becoming one of the more popular lyrcists for a variety of rock bands. He has now written the lyrics for over 2000 songs. Since the late 1980s, most of the lyrics for the music released by Anzen Chitai has been written by Matsui.
As of today, Matsui is under the management of Avex Group, Japan's biggest independent record label. He serves as a resident songwriter for the said company.
Works
Matsui's works include the following:
Anzen Chitai
Atsuko Enomoto
BOYFRIEND
Shōko Inoue
Hiromi Iwasaki
Yoshie Kashiwabara
Shizuka Kudō
Megumi Ogata
Project DMM
Shanadoo
Songs
CHAPTER 2UNKNOWN · 2008
FULL VERSEUNKNOWN · 2008
Scopelog-in · 2009