Matsuda Ritsuko

About

First known as a member of the short-lived group Super Monkey's from the early 1990s, she would go on to form the J-pop group MAX, or Musical Active eXperience, under the stage name Lina. The group has sold more than 10 million records since their debut. 

Before Fame

Though she joined Super Monkey's in 1994, she wouldn't make her debut until the following year with the single "Try Me ~Watashi o Shinjite~."

Trivia

In 1997, MAX's single "Give Me a Shake" peaked at #1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart after its release. 

Family Life

She hails from Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. 

Associated With

As a member of Super Monkey's, she performed alongside Namie Amuro.